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I'm a few months into this drug as well, and I have to say, it doesn't offer control. What it offers is a lack of cravings & appetite. That is different, remark

I'm a few months into this drug as well, and I have to say, it doesn't offer control. What it offers is a lack of cravings & appetite. That is different, remarkably so. Control would mean I might still feel hungry. Ever. Or that I could decide to eat heavily at one meal, but I don't and as long as I take the drugs, I won't. That doesn't feel like control, it feels like I've had something removed. I guess it's a matter of perspective? I don't know if its a common sentiment but this drug treatment is the hardest thing I've ever done for my health. I'm not sure I'll be able to continue though. It's like I've robbed myself of the one joy I had left and now I have none. Tread carefully.

no_wizard 2y ago
The difference here may simply be in how our mental health relates to food. It sounds to me like it brings you enjoyment you miss. I respect that. Food for me isn’t that. The lack of cravings and appetite means I would be firmly in the drivers seat with it. It means I can eat exactly the amount I’m suppose to and not feel like I must have more
fragmede 2y ago
Note that if you're doing this treatment at home (aka bought a vial and a syringe off the Internet and are injecting yourself), you can simply give yourself slightly less next injection. It's not a binary "hunger (y/n)" but more of a spectrum. (anecdotally)
petesergeant 2y ago
Stop moving up the dosage so fast.
- Henchman21 2y ago
  I'm under the care of a physician, and my dose is fine, and managed by him, thanks :)
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  - loeg 2y ago
    Then I'd encourage raising these concerns with your physician then and asking for a lower dose.
  - petesergeant 2y ago
    >> [it's] the hardest thing I've ever done for my health ... I've robbed myself of the one joy I had left and now I have none > [but] my dose is fine [because] I'm under the care of a physician Get a second medical opinion from a doctor experienced with prescribing these drugs.
relaxing 2y ago
I don’t understand what’s missing. What was the joy? For me, hunger is misery, and so is feeling over-full. I’d do anything to take that away (well, short of sacrificing my financial security to pay the market rate for the drug.)

no_wizard 2y ago

The difference here may simply be in how our mental health relates to food. It sounds to me like it brings you enjoyment you miss. I respect that. Food for me isn’t that. The lack of cravings and appetite means I would be firmly in the drivers seat with it. It means I can eat exactly the amount I’m suppose to and not feel like I must have more

fragmede 2y ago

Note that if you're doing this treatment at home (aka bought a vial and a syringe off the Internet and are injecting yourself), you can simply give yourself slightly less next injection. It's not a binary "hunger (y/n)" but more of a spectrum. (anecdotally)

petesergeant 2y ago

Stop moving up the dosage so fast.

Henchman21 2y ago
I'm under the care of a physician, and my dose is fine, and managed by him, thanks :)
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- loeg 2y ago
  Then I'd encourage raising these concerns with your physician then and asking for a lower dose.
- petesergeant 2y ago
  >> [it's] the hardest thing I've ever done for my health ... I've robbed myself of the one joy I had left and now I have none > [but] my dose is fine [because] I'm under the care of a physician Get a second medical opinion from a doctor experienced with prescribing these drugs.

relaxing 2y ago

I don’t understand what’s missing. What was the joy? For me, hunger is misery, and so is feeling over-full. I’d do anything to take that away (well, short of sacrificing my financial security to pay the market rate for the drug.)