Hello everyone! Sorry to see so many of you are feeling down. I can really empathise there. Every time AF arrives I just feel sooo bad, particularly this month when I was really hopeful (having had my O' on Persona). This last week I've really been trying to think positively though and I'm feeling a lot better. For e.g., BeckiF, I'm always thinking what a waste of space I am too - but then I force myself to think, No, I'm not' and that stops the negative feelings in their tracks. It takes a bit of doing but it does help me. And, really, you're absolutely not a waste of space, you sound such a lovely person and your DP obviously agrees.
As for the metformin, can I ask why you haven't been taking it? Did you have bad side effects? IIRC, most people find the side effects subside after a while so if it's that it might be worth persevering. Is there anything else you can take for this condition? I agree with the others, I think you should see your doctor anyway, it sounds like she's sympathetic and I think if you go you'll probably feel as though you did something positive, whereas if you don't you might feel as though you let yourself down (IYSWIM). I hope you don't mind me saying these things, it's just that the way you write about yourself reminds me of the way I feel about myself. I would really dread the appointment but afterwards I would feel better. And you could discuss all the options with her and maybe move forward a bit too.
Having said we wouldn't try this month, we couldn't resist after all ( ) so we'll see what happens in a couple of weeks - on CD12 ATM.
Good luck everyone and keep smiling !