Hi Everyone!
I am new to this website and looking for some support, yet again in my life with PCOS and Insulin Resistance. A little history...I am 33 1/2 and was diagnosed about 10 years ago, after years of concern and issues with weight and no period. At once point I saw a nutritionist and lost about 75 of the 100 I had gained from the PCOS and then about 3 years ago, I got lazy and stopped all of the good things like...taking my Gluchophage(cause it makes me sick), exercising regualrily and eating right. I also got into a relationship, so I think I just felt comfortable, finally thinner than I had been in a LONG time and at a healthy weight(though I wanted to lose 20 more). Anyway, that brings me to today.
I have since not been able to have a period unassisted(provera) and have not had a period in almost a year. I started losing my hair in patches-alopecia areata about a year and a half ago and no one could tell me why. So...just yesterday I noticed I was spotting, I think and not consistently. I am thinking my period may be coming back naturally but I don't know. I know I should see my nutritionist again and get back to working out...I am just held back by other issues-psychological stuff and obsessions with weight and body image stuff. I also suffer from anxiety and depression(shocking, i know)
Sorry for the ramble...just wanted to put it all out there for some support. Any kind words would be appreciated.
For the past 2 weeks, I have been very conscious about my food choices and have been making good decisions. I am dairy free and soy free as well(due to allergy). The soy I could tolerate for a while, but then I read about it mimicking estrogen so I stopped alltogether. I am wondering if that is helping the period....
Welcome to the forum! Take things one day at a time. Make small changes and once you get use to those make other small changes. They all add up.
Stick around this site and you will get a ton of support.
Bes of luck to you!
Peepapie, welcome, glad to have you join us. I suggest you look for a Challenge or Support group to join; small check-in groups make it easier to connect, get involved, and be accountable. We have groups centering around specific diets, themes, or age groups, find one that inspires you and just post to join! Be sure to check out the Dieting with Obstacles and 30-somethings
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A little history...I am 33 1/2 and was diagnosed about 10 years ago, after years of concern and issues with weight and no period. 
At once point I saw a nutritionist and lost about 75 of the 100 I had gained from the PCOS and then about 3 years ago, I got lazy and stopped all of the good things like...taking my Gluchophage(cause it makes me sick), exercising regualrily and eating right. I also got into a relationship, so I think I just felt comfortable, finally thinner than I had been in a LONG time and at a healthy weight(though I wanted to lose 20 more). Anyway, that brings me to today.
and not consistently. I am thinking my period may be coming back naturally but I don't know. I know I should see my nutritionist again and get back to working out...I am just held back by other issues-psychological stuff and obsessions with weight and body image stuff. I also suffer from anxiety and depression(shocking, i know)
