Build Your Support Squad *Therapist: *Look for someone versed in eating disorders and chronic illness Dietitian: Helps create balanced eating plans that dont trigger obsessions *Peer Groups: *Online forums like r/Semaglutide on Reddit (but avoid toxic diet talk) Mind Your Metrics While tracking weight, also monitor: Resting heart rate (spikes can signal anxiety) Hydration (dehydration worsens mood swings) Protein intake (low protein = more fatigue) **Hope on the Horizon To Manage **GLP-1 Medications Side Effects on Mental Health The medical community is waking up to these issues
Tell your provider if you have ever had: depression, bipolar disorder, or mental illness
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If you are unable to control weight gain or lose weight with lifestyle measures like diet and exercise, your healthcare provider may recommend Wegovy (semaglutide) or other medications that are FDA-approved to promote weight loss along with regular exercises and healthy diets
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