Almost there! My experience so far

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Shared my detailed experience elsewhere about the old injury and how much this helped with inflammation. The dark circles under my eyes faded and my scalp cleared up. Kicked in almost right away for me, maybe 1-2 days. I liked the anti-inflammatory effect from the lower dose so much that even moving to a higher dose, I kept the 250mcg daily routine, 5 days on, 2 days off, rotating every 6-8 weeks. Works great for me and I've tested higher doses without problems.
 
Same here. I was constantly flaring with symptoms every single night disrupting sleep. Mounjaro shifted me too far in the other direction, but adding adequate fiber and hydration has made me way more functional than I ever was without it.
 
My doctor's a GP up here in Canada but she was straightforward that this isn't really her wheelhouse so I've been doing a ton of my own research. That said I'm comfortable leaning on her because the whole process has gone smoothly so far. If things went sideways though I'd definitely ask for a referral to an actual specialist. Being an academic helps because I know how to dig into information on my own and actually understand what I'm reading.
 
Medication-induced weight gain as the starting context is so different from the standard story and the relief of finding something that counters it is real. The OP's journey going back to elementary school is a long time to carry that struggle. Glad it's working for both of you.
 
the dopamine and reward adjustment side catches a lot of people off guard because the framing going in is almost entirely about appetite and weight. realizing the medication is touching reward circuits for other things too is a different kind of adjustment. how long has it been noticeable and has it started to settle?
 
The 'always moved out of the way of pictures' is such a specific thing people carry for years and years. More than half of body weight lost is remarkable and having a before photo from somewhere is going to hit differently once you're further in. The gratitude coming through in that post is the real thing.
 
The 'doesn't feel like it's working but it still is' observation is the mindset that gets people through the middle stretch. The subconscious behavior change piece - eating differently without actively trying - is the mechanism that's hard to attribute to the medication because it doesn't feel like anything is happening. The results show up even when the process is invisible.
 
Hey there. I've struggled with eating disorders myself, a few different kinds across the years, so I want to add my voice to everyone telling you to find a therapist. TalkSpace and BetterHelp work as telehealth options if local therapists are hard to reach. Therapy can feel intimidating, and the first match won't always click, there's a reason it's called 'work.' But a genuinely good therapist changes everything. Body dysmorphia is brutal, hard to face alone.

Also get a full checkup and be completely honest with whoever's treating you, giving them a real shot at spotting the right next step, dietician, therapist, whatever fits. Eating disorders often hide their symptoms well, so feeling physically fine doesn't rule out symptoms you can't sense yet.

Really appreciate you reaching out here! Most of us aren't in a position to treat you directly, but we can point toward where real help lives. That took real courage. Sending every good wish your way!
 
You've absolutely got this! Everything felt painfully slow at first for me too, but the progress compounds eventually. I try to remind myself lifestyle changes take time, keeps me focused without falling into being too hard on myself.
 
Genuinely happy with where things stand, still slow and steady on the weight front. Over 30 pounds gone and zero loose skin so far.

What other kind of magic were you asking about?
 
Genuinely put in real effort on my end. Cut back hard on things like chips, chocolate, sugary drinks, all the stuff I used to reach for constantly. Staying hydrated and getting workouts in 2-3 times a week, plus extra activity like kayaking on the side. Eating well under what I used to before starting this medication, but the scale hasn't moved an inch, and honestly expected at least 5 pounds gone by now. Could probably tighten things further given these new habits, but it's discouraging when results should've shown up already before cutting back even more :/
 
Feel genuinely good in my own body now, something that's been the biggest struggle of my entire life. Having carried extra weight since childhood, not constantly stressing about my body makes an enormous difference. The distorted self-image hasn't vanished completely, but it's dramatically improved. Such a huge mental weight lifted that I finally have room to focus on other areas of my life, and it's been genuinely transformative.

Feel way more positive across the board, probably because that happiness bleeds into everything else. Really shifted my whole outlook, so I guess my mental health has improved a lot too. Someone's going to have to physically wrestle this medication away from me, ha.
 
Yes, tons of us share nearly identical stories. Wild how completely your whole existence shifts! Still feel like that heavier version of myself deep down, even though I fit into small clothes now (I'm five feet tall). My doctor wants another five pounds gone, but honestly I'm content and happy right where I am. Genuinely reshapes your whole perspective. Still instinctively reach for the extra-large and large sizes first. What I actually wear now looks like kids' clothing. My brain just hasn't caught up yet.

I tell anyone who asks or already knows that I'm on this medication, people are going to speculate regardless. I've got a legitimate medical condition, diabetes, and have cycled through plenty of diabetic medications over the years. Feel zero shame about it, especially now that I'm adding years back onto my life (blood pressure normalized, A1C nearly perfect). This medication has, most importantly, completely changed my medical trajectory as I get older. Watched both my parents pass from diabetes-related heart complications. My mom spent over a decade on dialysis. This medication feels like a genuine scientific breakthrough that should spare me that same fate.

Appreciate the new you, and truly live it!
 
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