Starting Contrave (generic)
Documenting my journey here! I am on 50 mg of naltrexone and 100 mg of wellbutrin. (Yes closely monitoring my mental health too).
My weight goal is 140.
My current weight is 170 (I gained the 13 lbs back).
Contrave is best for long term use for emotional eating or binge eating or “food noise”. If you struggle. Also suppresses appetite. It worked immediately. I am not feeling like eating. At all. Like tomorrows meal plan? Idc just gonna nourish my body to the best I can. Anyway thanks for coming to my TED talk #fyp #contrave #mentalhealthupdate
Starting Contrave has been a notable step in managing my struggles with emotional eating and binge eating. I found that the medication works quite quickly to suppress appetite, which helps tremendously to avoid overeating driven by emotional triggers or what I call “food noise.” This immediate effect gave me more control over my meal choices and portion sizes, reducing the constant urge to snack mindlessly throughout the day. What’s also important in this journey is monitoring mental health closely, especially since Contrave combines naltrexone and wellbutrin, both of which can influence mood. I have been vigilant about observing any changes in my emotional state to ensure the medication supports not just weight management but overall well-being. It’s crucial to communicate with your healthcare provider regularly to adjust the dosage or approach based on how you feel mentally and physically. In addition, consistency has been key for me. Taking the medication as prescribed and maintaining a nourishing meal plan rather than skipping meals or overly restricting calories helps keep my energy levels steady. Even when I’m not particularly motivated about a meal, I remind myself to focus on nourishing my body with balanced nutrients to support my weight loss goals safely. From my experience, those who face challenges with emotional eating or persistent food cravings might find Contrave to be a helpful tool in their weight loss toolkit—especially when combined with awareness of mental health and healthy habits. It’s not a magic fix but creates a foundation to build healthier eating patterns over time. Tracking how you feel daily, including appetite and mood, using tools or journals can help you stay on top of progress and adjustments needed. Lastly, patience is important. Weight fluctuations happen, and for me, regaining some weight was discouraging, but Contrave helped me regain control and push forward. If you’re considering Contrave, I recommend consulting your healthcare provider for personalized medical advice and support on this journey.