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PCOS and the Pursuit of Happiness
As a psychologist, people come to me for help in fixing their problems, chief among them unhappiness (depression) and the pursuit of happiness. I try to help as efficiently as possible, with all of the
Continue reading13 Ways to Mentally Prepare For The New School Year When You Have PCOS
Children can be really mean to each other, but teenagers can be even worse. Adolescent bodies and brains are changing so quickly, it’s almost impossible to keep up with what’s going on. And the pressure
Continue readingThe Psychology Behind a Positive Body Image
Body image is such a loaded topic. I’d love to say it’s purely personal, but it’s not. It’s heavily influenced by your culture, values, societal pressure, and media interpretations. Think about
Continue readingImproving Mood Swings, Part 1: Reducing Susceptibility
PCOS Mood Swings: Reducing Susceptibility If you are a woman with PCOS, you are probably fed up with feeling – or even being called – “crazy” or “moody” or maybe even “overly sensitive.”
Continue readingPositive Things You Can Tell Yourself When Your Body Image is Low
I don’t think I’ve ever met anyone who has PCOS who loves their body image. I’m not talking about loving it 100%. But I’ve had so many people tell me that they don’t love anything about their
Continue reading5 Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me When I Was a Teen with PCOS
I spent most of my life hating my body, hating PCOS, and hating my whole life with PCOS. I was awkward, embarrassed, ashamed, and frustrated pretty much all the time, but especially when I was a teen with
Continue readingPCOS Superfoods & How They Can Help Your Body Image
You’re out at a restaurant with friends and you want to treat yourself. You eat a giant plate of pasta, loaded with fried shrimp and a creamy sauce. It’s delicious. But half an hour later, you’re
Continue readingAdvice for Want-to-be-Fathers Living in a PCOS Household
Infertility is one of life’s most painful experiences. So is PCOS. It’s even worse when you don’t know anyone else going through the experience, or you just feel like you can’t talk about it. Here’s
Continue readingFathers of PCOS Daughters: A Strategic Survival Guide
Before you found out that your daughter has PCOS, you probably thought: “She’s entered those crazy teen years.” “My girl is a handful. Is this ever going to get better?” “I don’t get it
Continue readingPCOS Family Activities
Women and teens with PCOS often feel isolated, even within their own family. Unless they’ve got a mother or sister who also has PCOS, they’re the only ones dealing with the embarrassing physical symptoms,
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