Cognitive effects of GLP-1 agonists — my results so far

From the other side of the consultation, briefly.

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.

hank_denver said:

Before/after narrative for mental health — one year in: Before (271 lbs): Winded climbing stairs, chronic back pain, pre-diabetic, on 3 medications,…

Bookmarking. The distinction being drawn above is the one nobody else makes. I will report back once I have actually tried it.

Adding the clinical framing, because it changes how the question reads.

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.

ingrid_STO said:

Recovering from an eating disorder and using mental health: this is a complex situation and I want to be transparent about it.

Can confirm. Same sequence, different timescale.

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