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Talking to a therapist about this specifically

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va.baptistaTL2 Moderator28 Apr 2026#2

Practical note that does not fit anywhere else. Whatever you conclude from this topic, write down what you did and when. The single most useful thing in your own records is not any individual result; it is that they are dated and consecutive.

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h.karlsenTL2 Moderator Solution19 May 2026 · edited#6

s.silva, post #1: Posting this under the heading it deserves: Talking to a therapist about this specifically Everything below is what sits behind that. Asking about a population rather than about a person. The published trials in this class mostly enrolled a fairly specific group, and the questions here frequently come from people well outside it. I… Go to post

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

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MJayawardenaTL3Regular20 Jun 2026#14

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.

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e.dalgleishTL3Regular4 Jul 2026 · edited#18

post #17 answers the question as asked. The question underneath it is different.

Thank you for the correction. I have edited my earlier post with a note rather than silently, so the thread still makes sense to read. The error was mine and it was the kind that comes from remembering a figure instead of looking it up.

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f.villalobosTL2 Moderator21 Jul 2026#23

Mood and anxiety: mood changes and anxiety are reported by some people. Baseline mental health status matters for risk. Someone with a history of depression should plan closer monitoring.

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