How do I handle body image changes during rapid weight loss?

Rapid body changes from GLP-1 therapy can trigger complex body image issues requiring attention. Many patients experience 'body dysmorphia' where their self-image doesn't match their new appearance - this is normal and improves with time. Others struggle with attention received after weight loss, feeling uncomfortable with comments or noticing they get treated differently. Some mourn the loss of their former body or identity as a larger person. Clothes shopping can be emotionally challenging - budget for wardrobe transitions or thrift shop during active loss. Take progress photos to help your brain catch up with physical changes. Focus on health improvements and increased capabilities rather than just appearance. Some patients develop fear of weight regain that becomes obsessive - if body image concerns impair daily functioning, seek therapy from professionals experienced with weight loss psychology. Support groups help normalize these experiences. Remember that worth isn't determined by weight, even as you celebrate health improvements. The psychological adjustment to weight loss often takes longer than the physical transformation.