Rashi
Rashi
03:42 PM | 10-03-2021
As some doctors say, there's a pandemic of PCOD. One in every 5 women suffers from it.
HOW IT STARTED
I was diagnosed with PCOD in 2011 when I was in 9th standard. It started with irregular menses, weight gain, and excessive facial hair growth. I didn't know what was happening to my body. I was a teenager with so many other issues as well. My gynecologist put me on OCPs which I took for 2 weeks and I got my periods. It was a sign of relief. But things got worse sooner rather than later. I got my periods straight for a month and a half. I was tired and depressed. I lost my appetite and was not able to sleep peacefully for most of the night. My gynecologist didn't provide me any assurance nor did she mentioned any of the side-effects that I was experiencing. In my opinion the side-effects of OCPs outweighs its benefits. I was shattered and my trust was broken. Luckily, my mom encouraged and I stopped taking allopathic medications.
I started taking homeopathic medications in 2012 for 8-9months and my health got better. Regular periods and my reports came back normal. My life was back on track.
STRESSFUL CONDITIONS CAN MESS UP ANYONE
I started my medical college in 2014 and started missing periods whenever there used to be any deadlines with submissions or any situations which were too stressful to cope with. I realized it a hard way that only taking medications won't help in the long-term.
I started going for Pilate classes which made me lose weight and I became skinny. I didn't know about eating healthy. I was hardly eating 1000 calories a day and skipping meals just because I had a cheat meal. My goal was to lose weight and I achieved that. I was not happy even after losing a significant amount of weight or I say muscle mass. I became depressed right before my final exams due to some personal tragedy. I started getting hormonal acne and I did everything to hide them.
STEPS TOWARDS MY HOLISTIC HEALING
Just taking medications and losing weight was not the solution. I decided to take my health into my own hands. I began studying about causes of PCOD and different approaches to tackle my problem.
I started working out regularly, paying more attention to strength training and yoga than cardio. I balance my meals with good quality fats, protein, and complex carbohydrates. I make sure to include 2-3 servings of vegetables and 1-2 servings of any fruit.
Later in my journey, I noticed that despite eating healthy and working out at least 5 times a week, I was still missing at least 1-2 periods in a year. I started looking for answers to this problem. I knew that mental health is important but never realized that mental health is equally important as physical health.
To improve my mental health and well-being, I started doing meditation for 5-minutes. It helped! I used to sleep peacefully after my meditation session. I started talking openly about my emotions and feelings. I learned ways to cope up with my stress and anxiety. Staying away from negative energy and focusing more on positive aspects of life.
WHAT PRESENT LOOKS LIKE
It took me 9 years to understand how a disease can make or break you. And how you always have a choice.
Relying completely on one source, any medications; allopathic, homeopathic, or ayurvedic won't help if you are not willing to change your lifestyle.
Find a good trustworthy doctor and actively participate in your health. It's your body and you should decide how you want to take care of it.
I meditate for 10-15 minutes every day. Deep-breathing and relaxation technique helps in extremely stressful days. I make sure to get 10-15 minutes of sunlight and 20-30 minutes of moonlight. I strength train 5 times a week for at least 30-40 minutes and practice yoga when I'm close to my periods date. I take a break whenever I'm mentally exhausted. I don't hesitate to ask for help. I have a routine that I love to follow.
I'm healthy, strong, and happy and I want to continue my life just like that.
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