MENTAL HEALTHSIDE EFFECTS
A psychological phenomenon called “ghost fat” is being reported among people who’ve lost significant weight on GLP-1 drugs — they continue to see themselves as overweight even after the pounds are gone, similar to body dysmorphia. This mental disconnect can be distressing and may require support beyond the medication itself. It’s a reminder that weight-loss drugs address the physical side of obesity but not always the emotional and psychological dimensions.
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