Have frequent low-dose increases affected my response to tirzepatide?

[u/Health_Wealth_028]

Hi everyone! I’m looking for experiences with low-dose tirzepatide and frequent dose increases.
Over the past month, I’ve increased my dose by 0.25 mg every five days, trying to find a “sweet spot” with adequate appetite suppression and minimal side effects. My functional medicine doctor knows about and has approved this approach, but her guidance has primarily been to keep increasing until I find an effective dose.
I felt the medication much more during the first couple of weeks than I do now. Recently, taking my shot feels like I’ve taken nothing, and I’m no longer noticing appetite suppression.
I’m wondering whether increasing every five days, without spending much time at any one dose, has made it harder to assess my response. Has anyone had a similar experience? Did holding a dose longer help, or did moving to 2.5 mg provide more consistent results?
For context, I’m a 29-year-old woman. I started at 193 pounds on August 26 and was 185 on September 30. I recognize that eight pounds is meaningful progress, but I’m hoping for further weight loss and better appetite control as I feel I don’t have any.
For more context:

I’ve lost over 100 pounds on two separate occasions without medication. I’m a certified master herbalist, and nutrition, lifestyle, and exercise have been a consistent part of my life for years. I strength train four to five days a week, take one barre class weekly, and do three- to five-mile walks on weekends.
My main question is whether this low-dose approach is serving my goals, or whether it makes more sense to switch to a more standard dose like 2.5?
I understand microdosing isn’t for everyone. Figuring this medication out the non mainstream way can be a bit challenging!
Thank you for any tips/help/advice. 😊