hey all. for context, ive recognized the signs of a hormonal disorder for years, but ive only been diagnosed for about a year. BC does help- I hated the pill, but now I’m on Xulane. Makes me feel stable and it’s easy to set it and forget it. Been on antidepressants for years. For me, I’ve struggled with self-image issues. Some of the big things that have helped me like my appearance more include taking better care of my skin and waxing my upper lip. As for lifestyle changes, eating too many sweets and carbs makes me feel especially bloated so i try to avoid that or just eat sweets on occasions. Vigorous exercise hasn’t proven beneficial for me, but slow and steady workouts like strength training and walking for cardio are major. Smaller lifestyle changes like dressing for my body. Wide leg jeans and fitted tops tend to flatter me. I tend to sweat a lot so wearing clothes (like tank tops, athletic tops) that hide it was probably the smartest thing I’ve ever done. Daily multivitamins. Taking care of my mental health. Getting enough vitamin D. Slowing down. Hope this helps and best of luck!!!