Ep:14 Real Cyster Story with Punarnavi Bhupalam: Coping with mental health & emotional well- being

In this episode I have invited ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠a fellow cyster , Punarnavi bhupalam. Punarnavi originally from Hyderabad, currently residing in America is a theatre artist. Her career began at the age of 17, and over the past decade she has been been actively involved in theatre plays and Telugu feature films. Diagnosed with PCOS in her late teens, she is dedicated to raising awareness about this condition, stressing the importance of mental and psychological well-being, and advocating for women's health . In this episode we have a very candid conversation about recognising pcos symptoms and managing mental health , a very under-spoken aspect of PCOS. Below are some of the highlights of our conversation

• Navigating the Diagnosis Journey: challenges , initial reaction of family members. How did you deal with it
• What were your experiences leading up to your PCOS diagnosis, including any challenges in recognising symptoms and seeking medical help.
• In your opinion what’s the the emotional and mental health aspects of living with PCOS, including the psychological impact of diagnosis and ongoing management.
• how being a mental health/psychology student has shaped Punarnavi's perspective on managing the emotional aspects of PCOSCoping mechanisms that you have found effective in balancing personal health and your academic /professional commitments.
• Importance of support systems, whether from family, friends, or the broader PCOS community. How has social media / internet helped you . ? Is this a boon or bane
• Any treatments /tips that were misleading . Things we wish we knew earlier as PCOS patients

If you are newly diagnosed with PCOS or have been struggling for years to take charge of your PCOS, this podcast is packed with all the answers you would be looking for!

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Enjoy Listening and I will see you on the next episode.

Be #strongerthanpcos !