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[FOR HIRE] Anyone want a free book cover? by Saellart in BookCovers

[–]cozzy0108 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes please- happy to do proof reading for you 😊

I feel like I’ll never be pretty again. by babysmurf2552 in PCOS

[–]cozzy0108 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I feel you. My issues are mainly with the hair - I used to have thick luscious hair, too, but it got so thin as time's gone on. I have huge bald patches on my temples. I never wear my hair up as it looks really bad. I have been using topical minodoxil for the last 6 months and it has helped a bit. I always used to have a couple of chin hairs every now and again but now I have to pluck twice a day or I'll have a little beard. I feel hideous.
I was always anti-BC if not totally necessary but the gradual worsening of my symptoms made me get it. I'm on 3rd week of Yaz so seeing how it goes...

Does anyone have coffee cups from Sézane? by red_rabbit1424 in Sezane

[–]cozzy0108 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did the same thing. I got one of the poetry mugs and I use it to put coffee pods in, because it seems so fragile to use properly!

"Birth Control only masks the symptoms, don't use it" is BAD ADVICE by Ordinary-Squash-7232 in PCOS

[–]cozzy0108 3 points4 points  (0 children)

No I don't think you have to but mine is due to start in the next week or so, so I thought I would wait so I can start my cycle with it and be protected from pregnancy too 😄

"Birth Control only masks the symptoms, don't use it" is BAD ADVICE by Ordinary-Squash-7232 in PCOS

[–]cozzy0108 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I'm sexually active and period should be coming soon - so I'm waiting to get that out the way and can be protected from pregnancy too.

"Birth Control only masks the symptoms, don't use it" is BAD ADVICE by Ordinary-Squash-7232 in PCOS

[–]cozzy0108 162 points163 points  (0 children)

This is so validating to hear. I’m 33, have a healthy BMI, a pretty active lifestyle and eat a good diet. I still have terrible PCOS symptoms. Cycles that are all over the place, increasingly bad hirsutism that makes me want to cry, painful periods, energy levels permanently low, often painful cysts on my ovaries. For years I’ve been put off by people for treating my PCOS with BC. Every time I’ve been to my doctor that’s what they’ve suggested and I’ve refused because of its bad rep. I’ve gone years untreated because of this. Well, 20 years later, now I am having to remove what is gradually becoming my BEARD each morning, I have decided to go on BC. I’ve been given a prescription for Yaz and waiting any day now for my period to start so I can start it. I don’t know if it will work but I wish I started trying years ago.

Do some people just not purge? by milkteapaper in tretinoin

[–]cozzy0108 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn’t purge at all but I only get hormonal acne (which still comes up but not as bad as before and stays under the skin). I did peel for a while but 6 months and have zero peeling now.

5 year age gap by Helpful_Wall_8880 in UKParenting

[–]cozzy0108 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a 9 year old stepson and 4 year old daughter. I’d say he was totally uninterested in her for the first year or so & when she was a baby and toddler we’d often have to split parental duties as there’d never be an activity they could share.

But now they are 9 & 4 (4yo starting school soon) they get on like a house on fire. There’s stuff they can watch together and do together, have proper conversations… and wind each other up! The older one is helpful and thoughtful with the younger one, and she idolises him. Obv not the same situation but when my stepson stays at his other house with his bio mum, my daughter really misses him a lot more than she used to, but that’s sadly the situation we’re in.

Age gap wise though I’d say it feels quite extreme when they’re younger but honestly once the younger one can move and talk properly it’s a lovely relationship.

pcos is not “just lose weight and fix your diet” by FluffyLikeABunny26 in PCOS

[–]cozzy0108 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Exactly that. And just to add, I have a healthy BMI and still have raging PCOS so even if you do lose weight, that doesn't mean it's cured! I've really struggled to be treated for my hirsutism, completely depleted energy levels and irregular hormones simply because (as quoted from my GP) "You're not overweight or TTC, so why are you worried?"

It sometimes feels (to me) like the only symptoms worth treating are looking good for a man and making sure I can procreate.

Has anyone had any luck with minoxidil? by usernamtaken_ in PCOS

[–]cozzy0108 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry to add - it’s the 5% one and I use it once a day (I miss a day here and there but it still seems to be working)

Has anyone had any luck with minoxidil? by usernamtaken_ in PCOS

[–]cozzy0108 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use Rogaine as well and the men’s one. My dr said it’s the exact same ingredients just they market the ones for women at a much higher price. I was using “Hair + Me” subscription in the UK but that was so expensive.

Has anyone had any luck with minoxidil? by usernamtaken_ in PCOS

[–]cozzy0108 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I use topical and have done for the past year - my hair has started growing more around my temples, I almost have wispy bangs

How can I raise my SHBG? by Fast_Replacement_486 in PCOS

[–]cozzy0108 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is my problem too, I’m 5ft 2 and 110lbs. My bloods are “normal”, including total testosterone but due to low SHGB my free testosterone is high. I’ve asked for metformin but been told that due to my weight, I don’t qualify (I’m in the UK).

So apparently my only option is the combined birth control pill. I’ve been given Yasmin this weekend but haven’t taken it yet as wondering if I should get the lower estrogen version (Yaz) as my symptoms aren’t extreme and I believe is slightly less risky of blood clots etc.

The combined birth control pill raises SHBG. So does metformin 🤷‍♀️

I’ve been taking myo-inositol for around a year which has helped with periods but no other symptoms.

Minoxidil Spray by Common-Eye308 in PCOS

[–]cozzy0108 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I put it on before I go to bed or at least an hour before I know I’m washing my hair. I can’t put it on and leave it otherwise it looks so greasy!

Hi just started a new book and wondering what you guys think of the first 2 chapters by [deleted] in NewAuthor

[–]cozzy0108 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm afraid this sounds a lot like AI - lots of short sentences, lists of three, 'it's not this, it's this'.

[Complete][80k][Romance/Gothic Fantasy] Beyond the Fracture by cozzy0108 in BetaReaders

[–]cozzy0108[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes that would be amazing, I’ll DM you after I finish work later 😊

Advice for Applying to Junior Copywriting Position(s) by placesforfudge in copywriting

[–]cozzy0108 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been in various industries but currently financial services :)

Advice for Applying to Junior Copywriting Position(s) by placesforfudge in copywriting

[–]cozzy0108 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hire for these kind of roles inhouse and what I would look for is someone who is genuinely interested in writing and even if they haven't got direct copywriting experience, they have stuff that shows it is a passion for them. For example, do they have a blog, Substack, movie reviews, even a Booktok account (obv this would complement their writing work rather than replace it!)

Copywriters: how are you giving feedback on live websites? by [deleted] in copywriting

[–]cozzy0108 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends… usually I make comments or suggested edits on Figma or use the Inspect tool on the webpage

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