NurseKim_ATL said:Recovering from an eating disorder and using mental health: this is a complex situation and I want to be transparent about it.
This matches mine closely enough to be worth saying so out loud. The detail I would add is minor and it is already implied above.
One thing that is still open after Dr.KarenChen’s answer:
What would you measure differently if you were starting again?
PeptideSynthNJ said:Anxiety increase on mental health: counterintuitive, but losing weight rapidly triggered anxiety for me.
Positive side effects of mental health that surprised me:
- Clearer skin — inflammation reduction improved my rosacea
- Better sleep — weight loss resolved mild sleep apnea
- Improved libido — better body image + improved cardiovascular health
- Less joint pain — obvious mechanical benefit
- More energy — metabolic improvements across the board
Not everything about GLP-1 therapy is a struggle. There are genuinely wonderful changes too. ✨
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View ResultsPeptideSynthNJ said:Anxiety increase on mental health: counterintuitive, but losing weight rapidly triggered anxiety for me.
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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