PharmacoVig_BOS said:julia.endo said: ...mental health should only be used alongside therapy...
Saving this. It is the first explanation that did not require me to already understand it. Adding it to my notes with a link back to this thread.
Adding the clinical framing, because it changes how the question reads.
Positive side effects of mental health that surprised me:
Not everything about GLP-1 therapy is a struggle. There are genuinely wonderful changes too. ✨
Dr.AddMedPHL said:Mood changes on mental health: I want to be transparent — I went through a rough patch emotionally around month 2.
Before/after narrative for mental health — one year in:
Before (258 lbs): Winded climbing stairs, chronic back pain, pre-diabetic, on 3 medications, dreaded mirrors, avoided photos, social anxiety about my weight.
After (198 lbs): Run 3 miles regularly, pain-free, A1C normal, down to 1 medication, bought a swimsuit for the first time in a decade, actually enjoy being photographed.
Total weight lost: 88 lbs. Total life gained: immeasurable. This isn't just about weight — it's about reclaiming your identity.
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View Resultszoe_NC said:The mental-health dimension is under-measured in the trial literature and the reports here are consistent enough to take seriously.
Body image adjustment with mental health: I've lost 81 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.
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