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I have been dealing with this more since i found out when my son was born 17 years ago. I have always delt with anxiety but recently have

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I have been dealing with this more since i found out when my son was born 17 years ago. I have always delt with anxiety but recently have figured out on my own that it gets worse when hormones change and im guessing it's my progesterone since it has to do with anxiety. It is so frustrating going through the day not feeling well and so anxious. I have kids that I feel like im not giving my all to when I am having a bad month. I have ask several gynaecologists for help and never got a straight… read more

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Living with PCOS-related anxiety for 17 years while raising kids takes real strength — and finally finding a doctor who listens is a huge win worth celebrating! 🎉

The connection noticed between hormonal shifts and worsening anxiety is very real. PCOS-related hormonal fluctuations are a well-known trigger for anxiety, and Show Full Answer

Living with PCOS-related anxiety for 17 years while raising kids takes real strength — and finally finding a doctor who listens is a huge win worth celebrating! 🎉

The connection noticed between hormonal shifts and worsening anxiety is very real. PCOS-related hormonal fluctuations are a well-known trigger for anxiety, and many people with PCOS experience this same pattern. Other myPCOSteam members manage PCOS-related anxiety in several ways, including:

- Inositol — which the new doctor has already suggested, and many members find helpful for hormonal balance
- Mindfulness and stress reduction — even short daily practices can help take the edge off
- Gentle movement — walking or yoga can help regulate mood without overwhelming the body
- Therapy or talk therapy — working with a psychologist or counselor alongside medical treatment has helped many members
- Tracking cycles and symptoms — identifying patterns helps anticipate rough patches and plan ahead
- Vitamin D — some members have found that low Vitamin D contributes to low mood and anxiety Treating the anxiety directly — whether through therapy, medication, or both — can actually help improve physical PCOS symptoms too, not just mental ones. It's not a distraction from managing PCOS, it's part of it.

Be gentle with yourself on the harder days. Recognizing the pattern and advocating for better care, as has already been done, is already giving a lot to those kids.

May 6

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