Dr.BariatricHTX said:Mood changes on mental health: I want to be transparent — I went through a rough patch emotionally around month 2.
When to call your doctor about mental health side effects — a reference I wish I'd had:
Call immediately:
- Severe abdominal pain (could be pancreatitis)
- Vision changes (thyroid concern)
- Lump in neck (thyroid nodule)
- Severe vomiting/can't keep fluids down for 24h+
Schedule an appointment:
- Persistent nausea beyond 4 weeks
- Significant hair loss
- Mood changes or depression
- Gallbladder symptoms (RUQ pain after eating)
hannah_MT said:Dr.NateNeph said: ...mental health should only be used alongside therapy...
This is exactly what I could not find anywhere else. Printing the relevant bit and taking it with me.
Dr.BariatricHTX said:Mood changes on mental health: I want to be transparent — I went through a rough patch emotionally around month 2.
Anxiety increase on mental health: counterintuitive, but losing weight rapidly triggered anxiety for me. Change — even positive change — is stressful. I was anxious about whether I deserved to feel good.
This is more common than people admit. A therapist who specializes in weight management has been invaluable. Don't neglect the mental health side of this journey.
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Body image adjustment with mental health: I've lost 92 lbs but when I look in the mirror, I still see my old self sometimes. "Phantom fat" is a real phenomenon.
My therapist specializes in body image issues with weight loss patients. She says it can take 12-18 months for your brain's body map to update. In the meantime: take progress photos (your eyes lie but cameras don't), try on old clothes, and be patient with yourself.