Anxiety with Mounjaro can have multiple origins: neurobiological effects of tirzepatide, fear of weight regain, social pressure, or the emergence of emotions previously managed by food. Concrete strategies exist to manage this stress during treatment. Specific sources of anxiety during GLP-1 treatment include: “scale anxiety” (obsession with daily numbers, anxiety … Read more
Tirzepatide profoundly transforms the relationship with food. From constant ‘food noise’ to an unexpected mental silence, this metamorphosis can be liberating but also destabilizing. Understanding these changes helps integrate them serenely. Before tirzepatide: omnipresent food For many patients with obesity, food occupies a disproportionate place in their mental space. … Read more
Psychological support is an often-neglected pillar of obesity treatment. Yet, patients who receive psychological accompaniment lose more weight, better maintain their results, and report a better quality of life under GLP-1 agonists. Why psychological support is essential Obesity is a biopsychosocial disease: its causes and consequences are as much psychological as … Read more
Tirzepatide modifies the brain’s reward circuits involved in food addiction. This revolutionary discovery explains why many patients report a dramatic reduction in their compulsive cravings for food and even alcohol while on treatment. The Food Addiction Brain Food addiction shares neurobiological mechanisms with substance addictions. Ultra-processed foods … Read more
Eating disorders (EDs) represent a major area of concern under GLP-1 treatment. Tirzepatide profoundly alters the relationship with food, which can improve some EDs but also reveal or worsen others. EDs and obesity: a frequent comorbidity Binge eating disorder affects 20 to 30% of … Read more
The links between Mounjaro and mental health are under close scrutiny. While tirzepatide is not an antidepressant, the weight loss and hormonal changes it induces can have significant effects on mood and psychological well-being. Tirzepatide and neurotransmitters: what research shows GLP-1 and GIP receptors are … Read more
Rapid weight loss with Mounjaro isn’t just about physical transformation. The psychological impact is profound and often underestimated: identity upheaval, disconnect between body and mental image, and reactions from those around you. Understanding these mechanisms is essential for a smooth journey. The psychological paradox of rapid weight loss Weight loss … Read more