Possible positive effects that some patients report include: Improved mood and reduced anxiety symptoms potentially linked to successful weight loss and better metabolic control [6] Enhanced self-esteem and body image as weight reduction progresses Reduced food-related anxiety and preoccupation with eating, though evidence for effects on binge eating is limited and observational Better sleep quality in some patients, though this is anecdotal and not well-established in clinical trials These improvements, when they occur, are generally considered secondary to metabolic benefits rather than direct anxiolytic effects
Strategies to Prevent Weight Rebound on GLP-1 Therapy Continuous use of semaglutide or other GLP-1 medications is the most effective rebound-prevention strategy
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