@todayshow: GLP-1s like Wegovy and Zepbound are transforming the weight loss landscape but along with physical changes, a number of patients are reporting a loss in joy or pleasure. The reports of the unexpected side effect, which some dub “Ozempic personality,” are all anecdotal, but weight loss drug patients across social media are opening up in growing numbers. NBC’s Anne Thompson spoke with Dr. Christopher McGowan about anhedonia, the loss of interest or joy, and its potential ties to GLP-1s, for TODAY.
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Tuesday 19 May 2026 17:00:08 GMT
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Unbothered :
No way, I’ve never been happier
2026-05-19 19:55:50
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carina :
This 10000% happened to me! I had to stop the glp 1. I could go to Disneyland and not feel and ounce of joy.
2026-05-21 23:10:06
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Catgirl711 :
Actually, my depression and anxiety improved.
2026-05-20 04:13:35
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Heidi Helstad :
This is ridiculous. I’ve been on ZB for a year and a half now and feel joy every day and haven’t been happier and food tastes as good as it always has. 🤷🏻♀️I’d probably be even more happier if I didn’t have to pay over $400 a month for it.
2026-05-20 13:10:26
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GigiCamp :
I have noticed this - it’s made me a hermit
2026-05-20 01:33:28
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Fuck-the-high-road 🩵🌊 :
Because my only joy was food 😏
2026-05-20 00:27:57
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michelle.california :
I’m OK with that. I’m finally skinny.
2026-05-19 19:54:22
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Misty :
Gave me the worst anxiety.
2026-05-20 18:54:48
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nicolegagne40 :
It's true.I had to stop after two months because there was just this nothing
2026-05-20 13:16:11
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Crisy S. :
I definitely struggled with feeling this way - had no idea it was my glp1. Once I lowered my dose because I didn’t want to lose more weight, I instantly felt like myself again. I’m glad there’s reporting on this. I wish I had known sooner. Very hard season for me.
2026-05-20 01:47:19
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Lisa 💙 :
It’s the opposite for me. Doing wonders.
2026-05-20 20:25:45
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Julie Pom Diamond Painting :
I have this but it’s just from watching the news.
2026-05-20 09:46:16
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SunnyInSoCal :
Disagree! Never been happier.
2026-05-20 01:53:30
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thegrapeape78 :
I am more relaxed and happier! Kinda crazy how my anxiety is so much better
2026-05-19 22:29:19
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sweetener232 :
This is the happiest I’ve ever been
2026-05-21 17:27:28
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Yuricowz :
I have this, it's not 100% but it's about 50%. Really sucks.
2026-05-20 10:49:19
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PositivelyTracey :
My Mounjaro definitely makes me feel like my personality is flat. It’s gotten slightly better and er the tears but it’s definitely a thing.
2026-05-19 22:32:55
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NV :
lol not true … whattttttt
2026-05-20 12:17:43
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Tony :
Or it's just the past 10 years of life.
2026-05-20 14:26:54
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Erin :
I feel the opposite. The food noise being gone gives my brain so much more clarity, and I find it easier to focus on the things I enjoy.
2026-05-20 09:50:26
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Michelle Baugh :
I was on Wegovey and Zepbound & my depression got so bad it scared me
2026-05-20 11:16:35
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Lauren :
It’s very real and so awful. Never again.
2026-05-20 12:33:59
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Maggie :
Opposite for me. I’ve been able to cut back on anti depressants
2026-05-21 02:08:03
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Mary Jo :
Hard disagree. HARD.
2026-05-20 17:47:42
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Tiffany R❌ :
I can’t stop shopping. That’s my pleasure
2026-05-20 03:13:07
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