u/blondengineerlady

I was prescribed a mood stabilizer in a seriously high dosage (1500mg), an antipsychotic, and an anti anxiety. This happened when I was newly postpartum because I had postpartum psychosis. Well after a few months, this medication combo became way too strong and I didn’t feel happiness, sexual desire (legit felt asexual), was numb, had the stare, dissociated, and was even having more episodes weirdly enough. I kept telling my psychiatrist and she just kept telling me I ‘need more gratitude’ and after months of this ruining me, I FINALLY saw a new psychiatrist and have been tapering off this hell concoction and going on a new medication.

Today, I felt actual happiness. I finally took a shower and shaved (I haven’t shaved since this started and have neglected myself), and went for a walk with my son and felt joy again. I am so happy I can have the opportunity to be an even better mother (my son has been my priority through this!) and a better version of myself.

Advocate for yourself no matter what 💙

I had diarrhea earlier this week entering ketosis, and now I’m constipated af. I take MiraLAX and stool softeners daily so idk why this happened 😭 I know this is a gross question but my doctor is closed until Monday.

Currently chugging coffee with heavy whipping cream and praying with a vape (I don’t even vape, I just know it speeds up digestive stuff and even that’s not working sos)

I physically can’t make it to a store due to my hypermobility kicking my ass and being a mom to a 17m old. But I still want to feel pretty!!!!

I currently have Good Girl Blush by Caroline Herrera and love it. But I want something that is a contrast to that for when I want a different vibe. I want something that smells sexy, deep, and unique. I don’t want another floral perfume since I already have a light smelling one!

Any recommendations? I’m legit open to anything 🫶

I went to a rheumatologist thinking I had an autoimmune disease… left with a hypermobility and knee and hip bursitis diagnosis.

I’m 17m postpartum and prior to having my kid, I was very muscular and everything was strong so I wasn’t symptomatic. After having my kid? Been a wreck. lol.

They ordered I do physical therapy to help the bursitis and strengthen my body so it can handle movement again.

Did anyone else do PT and what was your outcome?

Ive been mixing my keto with a GLP-1 and im down 35lbs in 8 weeks as of today. I’ve been sticking to black coffee but…. I’ve reached my limit lmao.

Does anyone have any suggestions for creamers that taste good still? I know heavy whipping cream is an option and I’ll go to that if that is the best route. Just curious if thoughts on that.

Have you used it? How do you like it? Is it good for dry skin? (Like the mineral powder)

I’m new to keto. I have been doing a weight management program through Virta that pushes keto as their recommended way of eating. Virta prescribes GLP-1 with the goal of helping people find a lasting way of eating with the end goal of going off GLP-1 after reaching goal weight.

I was skeptical at first I won’t lie. But I’ve been actually genuinely enjoying keto and I like how I feel. I have a lot to learn of course, but it led me to wonder this:

1. Why the anti-keto? Legit people thought I was rage bating doing keto and GLP-1. I truly don’t understand why. Does anyone know?

2. Does anyone have any advice for keeping this a life long thing? Or does it eventually become natural?

3. Anyone else here on GLP-1 and do this combo? How do you feel?

I’m 32lbs down in 7 weeks but kind of felt like shit until I started keto and i actually feel sustained and happy now.

My new weight loss program takes a low carb high protein approach to their diet plan. And they require monitoring of ketones and glucose. This will be a very new way of eating for me so I would love some suggestions and tips from anyone who does this - and wouldn’t be opposed to some good recipes and treats. :)

Also— this is not an option for me. So I want to open my mind to this way of eating. My insurance requires me to go through this program in particular to get the GLP-1 as they are partnered. And I am a sole provider/working mom supporting a whole family so I can’t do Lily Direct since my insurance makes it so much cheaper 😅 so, looking to make the best of this!!

Any tips, tricks, snacks, recipes, treats, etc are more than welcome here!!!! And kindly, no hate towards GLP-1 or opinions on the medication itself will be acknowledged. I know it’s not everyone’s thing but trust this girl been fat since age 8 😂

After almost 30lbs down and stalling at 293.9 for the last week straight… I caved and ate Chick fil an and went all in when I had it. I was hoping maybe it could help break my stall and confuse my metabolism a bit. Idek. I eat 1400cal a day and I get 47284737284 opinions on how many calories I should be eating. Who knows. WHO KNOWS

Just a post to say - I have no clue what I’m doing. Cheers yall.