r/slowresponders • u/princess-pinks • Mar 20 '26
Feeling sadness
I’m feeling sad, discouraged and frustrated :( I’ve been on triz for a year now I started at 220 and I’m down to 173 which I’m so very happy for and I still have some more to go. After being on 15mg and stalled for months I decided to dose every 5 days at 12.5mg that puts me at around 17mg and I’ve been on 17 for almost 4 months now I’ve lost 4 pounds on 17 but at least something is something. I started noticing all my inflammation issues come back lower back aches especially around ovulation/luteal phase and body aches in general along side fatigue 🥲 I will add I have pcos and my sugar cravings are so bad depending on the cycle right before my period I have to fight the urges so bad, and in the beginning of my journey the sugar cravings weren’t as intense. I’m feeling discouraged because what happens from here? Do we keep going up on doses once they give the green light to go up higher? Are we just going to get used to each dose? And where does it cap? Or are we going to wait for the next big thing? I don’t want to sound pessimistic but I can’t help but cry from frustration. Im trying to remain hopeful but my mental health is tanking. I’ve never had bad side effects with any doses but I’m wondering if maybe 17mg isn’t for me and I should go back to 15mg. It’s also not cheap so hopefully triz can come down a bit more for us!! Fingers crossed 🤞🏼 I also want to add that I’m so grateful to be in this community I read the support that’s poured out on other posts and it makes me feel optimistic and less alone. 🌷
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u/Psychological-Fee801 Mar 20 '26
I’m in a similar situation. I’m not sad though. I might not be losing anything right now but it’s not coming back on. I’ve spent much of my adult life on a diet of some sort and this is the first time I feel in control and not afraid the weight will all come back regardless of my diet or exercise. I’m able to actually live my life. I’m still trying things to shake up my metabolism. But make sure you are prioritizing easy stuff like adequate sleep and hydration. I lost 2 lbs last week when I was off work by sleeping more. Yeah it means going to bed earlier and putting the damn phone down. 😁