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Talking to a therapist about this specifically — does this still hold? posts 61–66

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k.roosTL2 Moderator14 May 2025#61

Motivation and expectation: starting with clear motivation and realistic expectations about what will happen and when helps with psychological adjustment.

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a.weissTL2 Moderator16 May 2025#62

Picking up post #59: that is the part I would want checked first.

When to involve a professional: if mood changes are persistent, deepen over weeks, or interfere with function, involving a mental health professional is appropriate. These are not trivialities to ignore.

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a.almeidaTL2 Moderator18 May 2025#63

Substance use: if someone has a history of substance use, appetite suppression and weight loss can shift thinking about body and substance use. This is a risk factor worth acknowledging.

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p.silvaTL2 Moderator19 May 2025#64

a.ibarra, post #31: Disordered eating history: a history of anorexia, bulimia, or other eating disorders changes the risk-benefit calculation. Appetite suppression might trigger relapse. Specialist input is prudent. Go to post

For anyone arriving from a search: the marked solution above is the direct answer, and the replies underneath it add the caveats that make it safe to use.

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KLindqvistTL4 Moderator21 May 2025#65

Thibodeau, post #17: Identity and self-image: for some people, weight and body size are central to identity. Large change to body size can affect identity. This is not pathological; it is human. Go to post

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I read post #63 twice before replying, because I had assumed the opposite.

Two things before anyone answers the substance.

First, the context in the first post is clear and specific. Second, the question is framed so that an answer can actually address it. Both are the norm here and both matter more than they sound.

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i.bakkenTL223 May 2025#66

Collapsed as off-topic by two members at trust level 3 or above

This follows post #63 rather than contradicting it.

Support and community: some people process weight change through community (online or in-person). Others prefer privacy. Knowing what you need and seeking it proactively helps.

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