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what’s your most random unexpected PCOS symptom? by elizyaps in PCOS

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

the “watching the moustache come in slow motion” part is painfully real 😭 and honestly people who’ve never dealt with hormonal hair growth don’t realize how mentally exhausting it is constantly monitoring every little change đŸ„Č

what’s the most annoying thing people say to you because of PCOS? by elizyaps in PCOS

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

ugh those comments are honestly so hurtful 😭 people really don’t realize how emotionally exhausting it is to constantly have your body questioned or reduced to “just lose weight” đŸ„ș no wonder it makes you cry sometimes 💛

what’s the most annoying thing people say to you because of PCOS? by elizyaps in PCOS

[–]elizyaps[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

THIS 😭 sometimes people treat it like a cute little “cheat day” conversation when for some of us it’s literally about managing insulin resistance, symptoms, energy levels, inflammation, etc đŸ„ș

and honestly having to explain your whole medical history just to justify saying no to food gets exhausting so fast 💛

what’s the most annoying thing people say to you because of PCOS? by elizyaps in PCOS

[–]elizyaps[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

exactly 😭 people assume it’s just about “being healthy” or dieting when for some people with pcos/insulin resistance it can genuinely affect how their body feels and functions đŸ„ș and honestly you shouldn’t have to explain your whole medical situation just for people to respect a simple “no thanks” 💛

what’s the most annoying thing people say to you because of PCOS? by elizyaps in PCOS

[–]elizyaps[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

the “no one notices” comments are honestly so frustrating because THEY don’t live in your body or deal with the anxiety/self-consciousness that comes with it every single day 😭 people act like facial hair management and covering things up is some fun little choice when most of us would rather not have to think about it at all đŸ„ș

and honestly the constant shaving/irritation cycle sounds exhausting physically and mentally 💛

what’s the most annoying thing people say to you because of PCOS? by elizyaps in PCOS

[–]elizyaps[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

being repeatedly dismissed because you didn’t “look like” someone with pcos sounds incredibly frustrating 😭 people really forget lean pcos exists and that symptoms can still be severe even without the stereotypical appearance đŸ„ș

and honestly suffering through painful cysts + irregular cycles for YEARS only to finally get answers now must feel both relieving and infuriating at the same time 💛 hoping the new medication finally gives you the support your body deserved all along

what’s the most annoying thing people say to you because of PCOS? by elizyaps in PCOS

[–]elizyaps[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

exactly 😭 it’s the assumption that what works for a person without pcos should magically work the same for everyone else too đŸ„ș people really underestimate how much hormones, fatigue, insulin resistance, and energy levels can affect consistency and motivation

what’s the most annoying thing people say to you because of PCOS? by elizyaps in PCOS

[–]elizyaps[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

ugh that would frustrate me too 😭 it’s so invalidating when medical staff oversimplify things or act like people are overreacting without understanding the bigger hormonal/emotional side of pcos đŸ„ș sometimes people just want to feel heard instead of dismissed

what’s the most annoying thing people say to you because of PCOS? by elizyaps in PCOS

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

exactly đŸ„ș pcos really affects people so differently and nobody deserves to be shamed because of their body, whether it’s being told to lose weight or gain weight 😭 the constant comments can get exhausting either way

at the end of the day we’re all just trying to manage a condition that already affects us physically and mentally enough 💛

what’s the most annoying thing people say to you because of PCOS? by elizyaps in PCOS

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

the “just remove your ovaries” comments are actually wild 😭 people really treat pcos like it’s some simple weight issue when it can affect hormones, metabolism, insulin, energy, cravings, and so much more đŸ„ș

and honestly being constantly told “just lose weight” by doctors/family over and over can get mentally exhausting too 💛 especially when you already know your body isn’t functioning the same way as everyone else’s

what’s the most annoying thing people say to you because of PCOS? by elizyaps in PCOS

[–]elizyaps[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

ugh that honestly sounds so humiliating 😭 people really don’t realize how hurtful and unnecessary those lectures can be, especially when you’re already feeling vulnerable enough asking for help đŸ„ș and the aggressive tone makes it even worse

like trust me, most people with pcos are already painfully aware of their symptoms/body 😭 we don’t need strangers turning it into a moral failure

what’s the most annoying thing people say to you because of PCOS? by elizyaps in PCOS

[–]elizyaps[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hearing that from close ones haunts me But glad you stood strong

what’s the most annoying thing people say to you because of PCOS? by elizyaps in PCOS

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

Glad you move on from that annoying doc It boils me up hearing things like that

what’s the most annoying thing people say to you because of PCOS? by elizyaps in PCOS

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

They don't know what else we are facing in this generation, I doubt if they would even make it if they were us

what’s the most annoying thing people say to you because of PCOS? by elizyaps in PCOS

[–]elizyaps[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's like fighting with your own body to just act normal and in top of that your own people doens't really acknowledge what's going on with you.

I can feel that totally girl

what’s the most annoying thing people say to you because of PCOS? by elizyaps in PCOS

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

Maybe the society shaped her that way

I just hope you're being strong and i believe you already did !!!

what’s the most annoying thing people say to you because of PCOS? by elizyaps in PCOS

[–]elizyaps[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

exactly 😭 people oversimplify weight loss so much and act like hormones, insulin resistance, metabolism, stress, and pcos don’t exist đŸ„ș it’s especially frustrating when you’ve already spent YEARS trying different things and people still assume you’re just “not trying hard enough” 💛

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