Still fighting the mental game...

Pip46

Pip46

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I can't believe I'm actually at a weight I feel good at. This medication has seriously changed my life. But I'm not gonna lie, I still struggle with that voice in my head that tells me I'm still too big, or that I shouldnt wear certain styles, or that my skin is too loose now. Fighting that internal battle is exhausting, but when I'm feeling down, I look back at how far I've come and tell that voice to be quiet.
 
You look FANTASTIC! Seriously!
I think it takes a while for our brains to catch up. I lost weight a few years ago, and I *still* get those thoughts sometimes. I even had a couple of moments today where I felt like I was back at my old size.
 
That's wonderful news!

I'm curious, what was your highest dose, and how long did it take you to reach your desired weight?

I'm at the same starting point as you, and I've been on 0.5mg for about 2 months now, but I haven't seen much progress. Is that normal?
Thanks!
 
HeartSquad said:
That's wonderful news!

I'm curious, what was your highest dose, and how long did it take you to reach your desired weight?

I'm at the same starting point as you, and I've been on 0.5mg for about 2 months now, but I haven't seen much progress. Is that normal?
Thanks!
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My highest dose was 2.4mg. It took me maybe a year and a half to get to where I wanted to be? Everyone's different though! Don't get discouraged!
 
I can totally relate to the body dysmorphia. I went from a size 22 to an 8, and sometimes I still feel like I take up just as much space. It's a mind game. I think part of it is loose skin for me, too. Makes it hard to see the real change.
 
I'm feeling kinda down since starting this... I'm on week 5 and just feel blah. Anyone else get more sad?
 
To Mike_1977, some patients do experience mood changes on these meds. Since you were already being treated for depression and anxiety, it's really important that you discuss this with your doctor ASAP. They might need to adjust your antidepressant or evaluate if the medication is the right choice for you.
 
Coming to terms with obesity as a chronic condition that requires ongoing management - rather than a personal failure that can be fixed and then forgotten - is genuinely the shift that makes long-term success possible. The fear of regaining doesn't go away, but it becomes manageable when the medication is part of a permanent framework rather than a temporary fix.
 
the recognition-and-ignore approach for the mental food noise that persists at goal weight is a skill that does not get enough discussion in the success stories - the medication reduces the volume but does not always eliminate it entirely, and having a practiced response to the pattern when it appears is what keeps the maintenance phase from turning into a constant renegotiation. it gets easier the more automatic the recognition becomes
 
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