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In this episode of Crushing PCOS, Dr. Minni Malhotra advises listeners on combating depression. In addition to the many other unfortunate side effects, depression is also a common problem among women with PCOS. This is due to several reasons, including a poor body image caused by things like weight gain or unwanted hair growth. But you do not have to passively accept this mood disorder—there are plenty of strategies for overcoming depression: do things that make you feel good about yourself; practice meditation, mindfulness, and guided imagery; eat food that fuels your body; take control of how you think and feel about a situation, and more! When your mood is low and you fall prey to fear, toxicity is released into your body which creates a destructive cycle. Be sure to tune in to find out how you can stop depression in its tracks.  

Key Points From This Episode:

• Find out why depression is so common among women with PCOS. 
• The complications of insulin-resistance and theories about how it impacts mood. 
• Examples of PCOS symptoms that negatively affect body image. 
• The widespread phenomenon of body-shaming and the obsession with physical appearance. 
• Advice for feeling good about yourself regardless of your shape or size. 
• Practicing meditation, mindfulness, and guided imagery to create inner tranquility.
• Using self-hypnosis to calm the part of your brain that produces fear. 
• Keeping in mind that you can always control how you feel — even in a chaotic situation.  
• Understanding that fear is toxic and produces more toxicity that traps you in depression. 

Tweetables:

“A study showed that women with polycystic ovarian syndrome have increased body image distress and depressive and anxiety symptoms.” — Dr. Minni Malhotra [0:00:39]

“Body-shaming or criticizing yourself or others because of some aspect of physical appearance can lead to a vicious cycle of judgment and criticism.” — Dr. Minni Malhotra [0:03:12]

“Do something that makes you feel beautiful. Get a haircut. Treat yourself to a manicure. Wear your favorite outfit.” — Dr. Minni Malhotra [0:04:04] 

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Dr. Minni Malhotra on LinkedIn

Dr. Minni Malhotra Email

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