Anyone else feeling... different?

P

PlateauPro

Active member
It's honestly hard to put into words how amazing this medication is. It feels like most people taking it only talk about the weight loss and physical changes, but I'm experiencing something even more profound. Since starting (about 4 months ago), beyond the incredible weight loss, my mental state has shifted dramatically. I've always been a highly emotional person; quick to anger, easily overwhelmed, lots of anxiety, and impulsive behaviors that led to overeating. Now, I feel fantastic in every way. I can manage my emotions better, my mind isn't searching for problems, and I'm able to logically solve issues. Since starting Mounjaro, I feel at peace with myself and the world around me.
 
Hi there! Welcome! This forum is a great place for info. Members love to help, especially those who've looked through existing info. Here's some advice:

* Mounjaro.com. Many questions can be answered directly from the source. Things like injection instructions, storage, travel with pens, and the savings card program.

* Past threads. There are tons of discussions here. You can also use Google to search by typing "site:glpfaq.com" after your search topic.

* Your doctor! NEVER rely on strangers for medical advice. Talk to your doctor!
 
I haven't had the *exact* same experience, but congrats! It sounds awesome! I'm definitely calmer and dwell less on bad moods. They pass faster. I'm less anxious, which is a big reason I don't want to stop this med!
 
Same here! I feel less anxious and depressed. (I have diagnosed major depression and GAD.) I have way more energy and I'm sleeping better. My mind is so much clearer. I know it's the Mounjaro, because Wegovy was awful for me, but when I switched back to MJ, everything improved emotionally and mentally.
 
You explained that perfectly! People who aren't on Mounjaro have no idea what we're talking about. Only sharing with other users brings recognition of the amazing scope of this medication.
 
I always found excuses for why exercise wasn't possible because of my health problems.

Since starting Mounjaro, I've found the motivation to walk (despite a heel spur), go to the gym instead of just paying for it, and incorporate movement at home. The small things add up and make it easier to stick with it.
 
It's made me want to walk! I hate exercise in all forms since I was born! Now, if I don't go, I feel guilty, not because I'm afraid of not losing weight, but because I didn't move! It's incredible. It's never happened in my 63 years, even when I was thin! What a drug! It puts you on the right path! Now I hope it makes me want to clean the house... ahahahhahahah
 
I totally get this. I've lost around 70 pounds and I still sometimes see the old me in the mirror. It's like my brain hasn't caught up yet. It's been a couple years at this weight and my brain is still stuck in the past.
 
there's real science now linking mental health stuff to brain inflammation and GLP meds work as anti-inflammatories. makes sense when you think about it.
 
Run_Crew said:
I totally get this. I've lost around 70 pounds and I still sometimes see the old me in the mirror. It's like my brain hasn't caught up yet. It's been a couple years at this weight and my brain is still stuck in the past.
Click to expand...

Wow, that sounds rough. I can see how that could mess with your head. Maybe talking to someone could help?
 
I've had the opposite thing happen. I still think of myself as being fitter than I am. COVID hit me hard, and I've gained maybe 30 pounds. It's hard to see how much I've actually changed!
 
Sub-Q_Sammy said:
I've had the opposite thing happen. I still think of myself as being fitter than I am. COVID hit me hard, and I've gained maybe 30 pounds. It's hard to see how much I've actually changed!
Click to expand...

That's interesting. Body dysmorphia is wild! It sounds like this drug is helping a lot of us though.
 
i've been sitting with feelings like that too. for me it was realizing that a lot of what i thought was physical hunger was actually just loneliness. changed how i approach my relationships.
 
Shift from stuck indoors to wanting out again. Not just energy but socially everything's different. Makes sense hitting so hard after years feeling off.
 
That surreal feeling really hits. I spent the whole day telling people about it too. Something about the difference just makes you want to share, you know?
 
The cognitive and mood shifts are one of the most underreported effects. GLP-1 receptors in the brain affect dopamine pathways. The weight loss is the visible outcome but what's happening neurologically is worth reading about.
 
Yes, this is real. For me the cravings dropped first — within two weeks I stopped thinking about snacks between meals — but the mood went flat for about 4-6 weeks before it leveled out. Not depressed exactly, just less reactive to things I used to enjoy. It came back. If it lingers past 8-10 weeks for you that would be the time to talk to your prescriber about it.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top