Hi 🙂
New account as I've lost access to my old account!
I'm 48, 5ft 1, start weight 16.6 and bmi 43.5.
I've been on a calorie deficit diet since Friday and have already lost 4lbs to today's weight 16.2.
Today I've just received my first mounjaro pen with a determination to find me again. I've lost myself over the last 5 years and have pretty much lived in survival mode, it's been a tough few years. I'm hesitating taking my 1st injection though....
This : ME was me 5 years ago and every day since I have neglected myself more and more until I no longer recognise myself. I have simply been getting through each day, surviving with no ambition, nothing to look forward to, no dreams, no desires, no confidence, no self appreciation, no self esteem, no life!
I have been diagnosed with depression and severe anxiety 2 years ago but I refused any treatment as I was concerned I'd turn into a zombie on medication, the children's father has our children overnight once or maybe twice a month, I needed to function for the kids.
My question is, I've read low mood can increase with this medication, does anyone have any experience of this and did it start straight away or did your mood change over time? Do you know if something triggered your low mood, I guess I'm asking for signs to look out for?
I'm feeling more positive than I have in a long, long time because I feel like I'm finally looking after me and I'm proud of what I've achieved already, there's just this niggle that I don't want to make my mental health worse.
Thanks for reading this far if you've got here! X