THE GLP-1 PARADOX: when weight loss meds TRIGGER ANXIETY

Emerging case studies reveal a nervous system connection some patients experience on GLP-1.

👀 Full paper: t.me/primalpeps/518

While GLP-1 medications have transformed weight management, metabolism, and inflammation for many, a small subset of patients experience a troubling side effect that persists even after discontinuation: severe anxiety. 😰

As someone studying these interactions, I've been tracking this fascinating connection between GLP-1 medications and the autonomic nervous system. 🔍

My hypothesis is that it's not just "medication sensitivity" 🤔

Research indicates these medications may influence neurotransmitter pathways and brainstem function in susceptible individuals. 🧪

This explains why common doses as well as m!crod0ses can trigger anxiety responses in some patients (but not in others), while others still experience the reaction months after stopping treatment (while others recover shortly after stopping GLP-1 or after switching t m!crod0sing). ⏱️

Key factors emerging from the research:
→ Brainstem and nervous system responses to GLP-1 stimulation 🧠
→ Interactions with adrenal function and HPA axis regulation ⚡
→ Potential exacerbation in those with pre-existing conditions ⚠️

For those affected, this creates a frustrating paradox - choosing between metabolic health and mental wellbeing shouldn't be necessary. 🔄

The good news? Integrative approaches combining ancestral wisdom with modern research show promise for supporting the nervous system while still achieving weight management and anti-inflammatory goals. ✨

If you've experienced anxiety with GLP-1 medications or know someone who has, there may be alternative pathways worth exploring. Our bodies aren't broken - they're communicating in ways that deserve our attention. 💗

Check out these alternative pathways by reading the new research paper here: https://t.me/primalpeps/518

Have you experienced this type of reaction? Please share your experience below. 👇