We know the symptoms create highly inappropriate physical effects to manifest in our bodies. We understand that the symptoms create situations where our bodies can take on forms that do not match the current standard of beauty presented by magazines and entertainment culture. And that hurts because we know we are good inside.
Thus all this negative feedback puts us at odds with our PCOS bodies. I have read lines like "fighting PCOS" and "getting rid of PCOS," but the physical truth is, PCOS is a part of our bodies and woven into our very genetics. And it has been with us since before we were born.
So in many ways we learning to live with PCOS and we are changing our lives to adapt to living with PCOS. And it is through lifestyle changes and symptomatic treatments that PCOS symptoms can be alleviated. Our ultimate goal to allieviate all the symptoms by careful conscious living.
But most of all, it is not "us vs our bodies." Our bodies should not be seen as guilty of having PCOS or punished because of our genetics are what they are. Our bodies deserve to be treated as well as our whole selves do. We deserve dignity, respect, kindness, gentleness, and wholesome life choices. Our bodies feel so much better when we adhere to living a lifestyle that is healthy both in body, mind, and spirit. Our bodies our our allies on this journey and the body must work in harmony with the mind to find healing on this journey together.
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