How Long on GLP-1 is Too Long?

Claire Aldington, fictional patient, sits at her vanity mirror pondering how long on GLP‑1 treatment she’ll need.

“How long on GLP-1?” I asked that, too. This is how I reframed the fear of long-term medication and made peace with support that works.

The GLP-1 Side Effects No One Talks About

AI‑generated photo of Claire Aldington, fictional patient, resting with tea while coping with GLP‑1 side effects.

GLP-1 medications have changed my life — but the journey wasn’t perfect. From nausea to fatigue and unexpected emotions, here’s my honest account of the side effects I faced and the tricks that helped me through them.

The Top 5 GLP-1 Treatment Tips I Wish I Knew

AI‑generated image of Claire Aldington, fictional character, journaling her 5 GLP‑1 treatment tips at a sunny kitchen table.

Starting GLP-1 was a game-changer — but not without surprises. From early side effects to emotional triggers, here are five things I wish I’d known before beginning treatment. These GLP-1 treatment tips can help any beginner start strong.

Does GLP-1 Stop Food Noise? Finding Peace With Eating

Silhouette of a human head filled with junk food icons on the left and empty space on the right, with a volume dial turning down to represent GLP-1 silencing food noise.

Before GLP-1, my life was ruled by food noise — nonstop thoughts about eating that never let me rest. This story shares how GLP-1 quieted the chatter, helped me break emotional eating habits, and gave me the mental space to finally enjoy life again.