Just wanted to say — for anyone reading this I do not recognize thread who is feeling discouraged: it gets better. The first 6 weeks are the hardest. Hang in there. 💪

Slightly tangential to I do not recognize myself but mike_mod reminded me — what is the latest on the oral formulations?

I know it is not exactly on-topic but it seems related enough to ask here rather than starting a new thread. Apologies if this has been covered — I did search first.

Agreed. My doctor said the same thing about I do not recognize.

Want to share my personal experience related to I do not recognize myself in since I think it might help others in a similar situation.

I started my GLP-1 journey in October 2024 at 259 lbs with prediabetes and hypertension. My endocrinologist prescribed semaglutide 0.25mg to start.

Now, 16 months later: I am down 79 lbs, my labs have normalized, and I am off 2 of my 3 medications. The I do not recognize aspect specifically was something that made a big difference in my journey.

This community helped me every step of the way.

Clinical perspective on I do not recognize myself in photos and:

I have managed ~150 patients on GLP-1 therapy and this topic comes up frequently. What the data shows — and what I see in practice — is that proper titration prevents most adverse events.

For this specific question, I would recommend: reviewing the relevant clinical guidelines.