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Anyone else feel a bit uneasy about the 'you'll be on it for life' aspect?

(@emmag)
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I watched the Netflix documentary about GLP-1 weight loss drugs the other day

For context I have been on MJ for about 9 months and have lost about 11 kg, Ive not gone mad but tried to maintain as ai have gone along

The documentary felt very one-sided to me. It talked a lot about the benefits (which we probably all know)but barely mentioned the downsides, especially after stopping. The resounding message I thought was that this is basically a long-term or even lifelong treatment, similar to taking statins for cholesterol.

That’s the part that makes me a bit uneasy.

From what I’ve read, when people stop these medications the hunger and cravings can come back pretty strongly. So it feels like you’re left with two options: accept that the weight might return, or go back on the medication.

I’m not trying to criticise it, like I said, I’m using it and it’s clearly helping me. But sometimes I wonder if this creates a kind of dependency where once you start, it’s very hard to stop without regaining the weight. Does anyone else think about this, or am I overthinking it?



   
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