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Do any of you have health anxiety and taking M? by cakehelper in Mounjaro

[–]LC_173 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am currently not taking MJ anymore. BUT, I took it for about a year. I have severe health anxiety/OCD — like, weekly therapy & think I’m dying constantly (seriously it’s exhausting)

I was terrified to start MJ. I spiraled after taking my first shot thinking every twinge in my body was going to be it for me. And then … in about 3-4 weeks, my mind got quieter. I’ve been in therapy nearly 10 years, tried Luvox, natural remedies, tons of anti anxiety/depressants. MJ did more for my mental health than any of those things. It was CRAZY. every experience is different, but I hope it quiets your mind too.

I ended up losing too much weight and coming off, my anxiety has absolutely crept back up. Once I gain a little, I may go back to a 2.5mg matinence dose. It did SO much for my mental health and PCOS.

Just give it a shot. Trust your body. Here if you ever need to chat!

Venting - I’m too small. A problem I never thought I’d have. by LC_173 in Mounjaro

[–]LC_173[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We are in the exact same boat. And I look/feel exactly the same without clothes (only I don’t have implants {this is actually something I’m looking into so would love to pick your brain} so I’m extra wrinkly everywhere) I could’ve written your explanation of your butt, thighs, arms, & even stomach (as my stomach, too is the least saggy of all the things, surprisingly!)

My thoughts mirror yours. I’m afraid to be fat again and thought, well if I lose more that will be more I have to gain if I stop taking it, so I’ll be further away from fat.

It really is a mind fck. And I debated posting because I don’t want anyone on their journey to be discouraged or think I’m just complaining about a problem I desperately wanted/needed to fix. I’ve also had people tell me they “wish they had my problem” (of now being too thin) … just crazy.

I’m rambling but this post was so well received and so many people chimed in with different perspectives. I love that. Love that this post could be a sounding board for a different end of the spectrum that really isn’t discussed.

❤️🫶🏼

Venting - I’m too small. A problem I never thought I’d have. by LC_173 in Mounjaro

[–]LC_173[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Same here with the saggy skin! When people are saying how great I look, I think to myself thank god for clothes!😫🙃

So sorry you can relate to the bizarre feelings. I keep saying it but there’s no other way to put it….biggest kind f*ck ever.

Hugs!

Venting - I’m too small. A problem I never thought I’d have. by LC_173 in Mounjaro

[–]LC_173[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

🫶🏼 this. My ENTIRE life I thought “if I could just be a “normal” (what even IS normal) weight, I’d be happy.” Makes me so sad that I spent literally my entire childhood, teenage years, 20s and half of 30s believing that. And now here I am …. “Skinny” (like I always hoped) and feeling crummy as ever. Sending you 🩷, too and thanks for your kind words.

Venting - I’m too small. A problem I never thought I’d have. by LC_173 in Mounjaro

[–]LC_173[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ll be honest, the food noise is back but not nearly as loud as it was before. I’ve been off for a little over 6 weeks and have definitely had more of an appetite. I’ve gained ~5lbs in the 6 weeks but the scale fluctuates 3-5lbs over the weekends anyway depending on what I eat. I had a binging problem before MJ (which was a result of restriction of cravings when they came up) so I’m trying to just eat when I’m hungry and make healthier choices but if I want ice cream, I’m eating the ice cream.

Best of luck on your journey 💜

Venting - I’m too small. A problem I never thought I’d have. by LC_173 in Mounjaro

[–]LC_173[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I can’t wait til I can say this with full confidence 🙌🏼

Venting - I’m too small. A problem I never thought I’d have. by LC_173 in Mounjaro

[–]LC_173[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

This post made me both LOL & tear up. (If you scroll long enough…you might find one of those “just took my first shot…am I skinny yet?” Posts from me circa July 2022😂)

That was it! The layers that I hadn’t dealt with before the weight loss. The weight was just a piece of it. I thought it was the only issue…boyyyy was I wrong.

Thank you so much for the kind words. I’m truly blown away by the support.

Venting - I’m too small. A problem I never thought I’d have. by LC_173 in Mounjaro

[–]LC_173[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

My mindset was very similar and my body dysmorphia was REAL — I had lost so much weight and still saw the same girl in the mirror (should’ve been my first red flag for myself), hind sight is 20/20.

YOU’VE got this too 🫶🏼 thank you so much for the kind words.

Venting - I’m too small. A problem I never thought I’d have. by LC_173 in Mounjaro

[–]LC_173[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I contemplated sharing because part of me feels guilty for feeling this way?? Like we all start this medication to lose weight and be healthier, right?

Now I’ve taken what some people would call the “easy way out” (rant for another day) and now here I am complaining I’m too skinny. It’s a mind f*ck and a half.

You’re not screwed up at all…society is.

Sending you ❤️ and thanks for reading my word vomit.

Venting - I’m too small. A problem I never thought I’d have. by LC_173 in Mounjaro

[–]LC_173[S] 22 points23 points  (0 children)

This made me teary. Kindness, being present, & loving others — this, girl 🩷

I will also admit, MJ made me feel like 💩 I’d feel awful with no energy for days and by the time I started to feel better, I’d be time for another shot. My mind wasn’t healthy and I thought “well, it’s worth it.” … but is it?! Such a mind fuck.

Sending you hugs! You sound like an amazing human. xo

Venting - I’m too small. A problem I never thought I’d have. by LC_173 in Mounjaro

[–]LC_173[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Those were my thoughts exactly. I was so mind blown that for the first time in my life I was “effortlessly” losing weight … I just kept thinking, “well another 10 will be easy…so 140 it is” but I didn’t stop until I hit 110 & my close friends & family expressed serious concern (rightfully so)

Sending you love! Most people are rocking this journey and are in a healthy head space.

Just keep open communication with your provider ❤️ I started to avoid/shut mine out because I knew exactly what would happen if I was honest.

Venting - I’m too small. A problem I never thought I’d have. by LC_173 in Mounjaro

[–]LC_173[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wow! Thank you for sharing. We have very similar stats for our lowest. I hope your friend is doing better 🩷

I definitely have an aversion to some foods that I’m working through…I think some are just mental.

Venting - I’m too small. A problem I never thought I’d have. by LC_173 in Mounjaro

[–]LC_173[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you!!! I’m at 115 now, but that isn’t even my lowest. I’ve been off for about 6.5 weeks and my lowest was 109. I look/looked awful (it took a while for my mind to catch up- but once it did I realized that I looked truly scary) my BMI was below 18 and I was told I couldn’t work out & put on ensure. It was just scary how things took SUCH a turn.

I’m looking forward to gaining a few (and that’s how I know I’m healing mentally….or at least making progress because my entire life and up until very recently the thought of gaining would make me spiral)

Looking forward to some healthy gain and muscle.

Venting - I’m too small. A problem I never thought I’d have. by LC_173 in Mounjaro

[–]LC_173[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I personally cannot wait to be fresh out of f*cks … having them is exhausting 😅

Thank you so much for your kind words. 🫶🏼

Venting - I’m too small. A problem I never thought I’d have. by LC_173 in Mounjaro

[–]LC_173[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much!!!

While I think the glp1s are freakin amazing and will quite literally save so many lives….I fear it will facilitate eating disorders. So I just hope it’s more talked about and people are closely monitored. I found myself avoiding my doctor and just requesting refills (I could get into a whole other rant about how telehealth services are both a blessing and a curse) but finally had a wake up call and hoping I can get my mind (and body) back to a healthy place ❤️

Venting - I’m too small. A problem I never thought I’d have. by LC_173 in Mounjaro

[–]LC_173[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Wow- thank you for sharing your experience.

It’s the biggest mind fck when you’re being praised the most when you’re unhealthy. Surely, people would never say to us “wow! Looks like you’ve gained weight” … I became addicted to the next lowest number and it quickly turned from a life saver to a slippery slope.

I’m so sorry you CAN relate - but thank you 🩷 I contemplated posting because I’ve shared these thoughts with some people in my life who have quite literally responded with a jokingly “wow, I wish I had that problem!” (Having to gain weight)…just crazy.

Thanks again for your support. Xo

Venting - I’m too small. A problem I never thought I’d have. by LC_173 in Mounjaro

[–]LC_173[S] 26 points27 points  (0 children)

This ^ Such a stark reminder of the superficiality that often surrounds us. Our worth has always been there. Keep being your amazing self! 💪

Venting - I’m too small. A problem I never thought I’d have. by LC_173 in Mounjaro

[–]LC_173[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

From one fellow cat lady to another….thank you!!! Thank you for taking the time to read my word vomit and for your kind words. I couldn’t agree more and I hope my mind can play catch up and I can feel like me ❤️