GLP-1 and self-image — looking for input

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

Mood changes on mental health: I want to be transparent — I went through a rough patch emotionally around month 3. 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.

DataDave said:

Before/after narrative for mental health — one year in: Before (284 lbs): Winded climbing stairs, chronic back pain, pre-diabetic, on 3 medications,…

Saving this. It is the first explanation that did not require me to already understand it.

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

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

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.

Dr.PainCLE said:

Anxiety increase on mental health: counterintuitive, but losing weight rapidly triggered anxiety for me.

Same pattern here, and in the same order.

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