ADHD and GLP-1 — my results so far

From the other side of the consultation, briefly.

Mood changes on mental health: I want to be transparent — I went through a rough patch emotionally around month 4. Not depression exactly, but a weird flatness. Food was my main coping mechanism and without that, I had to develop new ones.

Therapy has been essential. I'd strongly recommend anyone starting GLP-1 therapy also invest in mental health support. The physical transformation is only half the journey.

PharmHunterJen said:

Mood changes on mental health: I want to be transparent — I went through a rough patch emotionally around month 4.

Anxiety increase on mental health: counterintuitive, but losing weight rapidly triggered anxiety for me. Change — even positive change — is stressful. I was anxious about loose skin.

This is more common than people admit. A therapist who specializes in weight management has been invaluable. Don't neglect the mental health side of this journey.

PharmHunterJen said:

Mood changes on mental health: I want to be transparent — I went through a rough patch emotionally around month 4.

Agreed, and one caution: a single measurement is not a measurement. Anything that moves day to day needs a trend before it means anything at all.

PharmHunterJen said:

Mood changes on mental health: I want to be transparent — I went through a rough patch emotionally around month 4.

This is exactly what I could not find anywhere else. I will report back once I have actually tried it.

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