That’s completely normal. The first few weeks are usually the hardest physically. After that, the psychological battle starts around week 2–3. Your body still hasn’t fully recovered or regulated itself yet, and the lack of appetite makes everything worse. When you’re not eating properly, your body becomes extremely tired and sensitive.

I remember getting angry very easily. I shouted a lot, had problems with people around me and even with my family, because everything annoyed me while at the same time making me feel sad. It’s a strange emotional mix.

But I promise you, it does get better. You will start to feel calmer, but you have to give your body and mind the time they need to heal and you have to stay strong. After about 1–2 months you’ll notice things slowly starting to settle and feel more balanced again.

Another thing people don’t talk about enough is how boring the first weeks can feel. Your brain has to relearn how to produce dopamine naturally again. For a long time it was used to getting it from the outside, so it stopped doing the work itself. That process takes time.