roxy_nash said:Mood changes on mental health: I want to be transparent — I went through a rough patch emotionally around month 2.
Thank you for spelling out the reasoning rather than just the conclusion.
From the other side of the consultation, briefly.
Body image adjustment with mental health: I've lost 57 lbs but when I look in the mirror, I still see my old self sometimes. "Phantom fat" is a real phenomenon.
My therapist specializes in body image issues with weight loss patients. She says it can take 12-18 months for your brain's body map to update. In the meantime: take progress photos (your eyes lie but cameras don't), try on old clothes, and be patient with yourself.
Dr.EndoEP said:Anxiety increase on mental health: counterintuitive, but losing weight rapidly triggered anxiety for me.
Recovering from an eating disorder and using mental health: this is a complex situation and I want to be transparent about it.
I have a history of binge eating disorder. My psychiatrist, therapist, and prescribing doctor all collaborate on my care. The GLP-1 agonist has actually been therapeutic — it removes the biological urgency of binge impulses without relying on restriction.
This is NOT appropriate for all ED patients. Anorexia, bulimia, and restrictive EDs require different approaches. But for BED specifically, the evidence and my personal experience are positive. Always involve your mental health team.
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View ResultsDr.MetabolicMD said:The mental-health dimension is under-measured in the trial literature and the reports here are consistent enough to take seriously.
One year anniversary on mental health — reflections:
What I wish I'd known: the side effects are temporary, the benefits compound over time, protein is more important than I thought, and the mental health aspect needs as much attention as the physical.
What surprised me: how much my relationship with food changed, the cascade of health improvements beyond weight, and how supportive this community is.
What I'd do differently: start therapy earlier, prioritize resistance training from day 1, and stop comparing my progress to others. Everyone's journey is unique.
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