The Hard Truth

The Hard Truth

Here’s the thing - PCOS is not easy. It’s not glamorous. It’s not sought after. It’s NOT pretty. 

It’s challenging. It’s frustrating to the point of ugly tears. It’s aggressive. It’s angry. It’s moody. It’s painful. It’s forgetfulness. It’s guilt. It’s everything all at once. 

For those that don’t know - PCOS is an autoimmune disease plagued by polycistic ovaries. This causes an array of hormone imbalances. Everything from testosterone and estrogen to insulin and cortisol goes haywire in the body. PCOS is MORE than just the cysts. It is a full body chemical imbalance. 

I spent a year of my life not knowing my diagnosis. All I knew is that something was wrong. My mind was going crazy, I had endless nerve pain in my hands, I was SO fatigued, and I had very little drive for life. 

The first lesson in PCOS is that it’s a hot mess. It’s not an easy process and it requires a lifelong battle. 

-E