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The Weight of Advertising and Healthcare Trust
This chapter explores the intricate dynamics of weight loss drug advertisements, particularly on platforms like Reddit, where marketing and criticism coexist. It addresses the stigma surrounding compounded medications and the challenges individuals face in navigating a flawed healthcare system, including issues of trust and communication with providers. Personal anecdotes reveal how external influences, like social media and pharmaceutical ads, complicate patient experiences and amplify feelings of shame in seeking care.