My GLP-1 Story: How Microdosing Semaglutide Changed My Life
- Written and Submitted Anonymously
“I never thought a medication could change everything — not just how I look, but how I think, feel, and show up in my life. I started microdosing compounded semaglutide from a trusted pharmacy as a way to get better control over my health. What I didn’t expect was how profoundly it would shift my entire sense of balance.”
For me, this wasn’t about vanity or extreme weight loss. I’ve always been a capable, disciplined person — juggling a career, marriage, and parenting. But I lived with a constant hum of “food noise”: an almost relentless mental chatter about what I’d eat next, whether I was hungry, and how I could do better tomorrow. On top of that, I noticed I was relying more on alcohol to unwind, even when I didn’t want to.
“Within weeks of microdosing semaglutide, that noise was just… gone. My cravings softened. My mind quieted. I stopped reaching for food or alcohol out of habit or emotion. It felt like I finally had access to the version of myself I’d been trying to summon for years — the one with clarity, calm, and true control.”
The ripple effect has been enormous. I’m more present with my family. My marriage feels stronger. I’m more productive at work. I’m kinder to myself.
"It’s like I was fighting an invisible current for so long — and suddenly, I’m not.”
Now, with compounded semaglutide being taken off the table, I’m scared. I’m not in a position to afford brand-name alternatives like Ozempic or Wegovy at full price, and my insurance doesn’t cover them. I wasn’t taking high doses or using this irresponsibly — I was microdosing with guidance, care, and consistency. Losing access feels like losing my footing.
“This medication gave me back my mental health, my confidence, and my balance. Please don’t take that away from patients like me. We deserve access to options that work — safely, and affordably.”
