#783 - Johann Hari - Is Ozempic A Miracle Weight Loss Drug Or A Secret Killer?
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Blocking emotional eating might make you face the emotions
One unexpected effect of certain drugs used to interrupt eating patterns is that they can reveal underlying psychological reasons for overeating, leading to emotional distress initially. This emotional challenge emerged when the speaker, accustomed to using food for comfort, found himself unable to continue his usual eating habits while taking the drugs. A comparison is drawn between these drugs and bariatric surgery, illustrating that both approaches can trigger psychological distress by eliminating the coping mechanism of overeating. Despite the difficulties, bariatric surgery shows significant health benefits such as reduced risks of heart attack, cancer, and diabetes-related deaths, highlighting the challenging trade-off between addressing emotional eating and improving overall health.
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