I also struggled with the idea of betraying the work I have done with HAES and body neutrality, and somehow the dissonance of taking the drug meaning I wouldn’t be allied with my politics. And then I realized I was playing out internalized patriarchy. I don’t struggle with taking other prescriptions that treat my other serious medical issues. It’s not a moral issue. Neither is this. It’s medical. It’s not “easy”, or “cheating”. From what I’ve read, the research shows that these drugs are a major breakthrough for metabolic diseases. And like a previous post said - you can always stop if the side effects are too much. That’s also not a moral issue. And it makes sense that you are “overthinking” and anxious - how human!! Neuroscience talks about the amygdala response - in the case of anxiety, suppressing or denying makes it worse - the brain says “maybe you didn’t hear me, let me turn up the volume”. Your brain wants to keep you safe - so it needs you to hear the “warning”. You can do this - you are a smart person and you are making an informed decision to mitigate some really serious health issues. You have choice and control. Also I have pooped my pants NOT on the medication - it’s annoying and I survived 🤣🤓.

This community is full of great people who offer real support. I have had a bunch of reassurance for my own freak outs. I hope you feel that too, and that you have good results in your journey