How do I manage stress while losing weight on GLP-1s?

Stress management is essential during GLP-1 therapy because chronic stress increases cortisol, promoting fat storage (especially abdominal), increasing appetite, and impairing sleep. Develop stress-reduction practices: daily meditation (even 5-10 minutes helps), deep breathing exercises, yoga or tai chi, nature walks, journaling, or creative hobbies. Social connection reduces stress - maintain relationships with supportive people. Set boundaries with stress-inducing individuals or situations when possible. Consider therapy if emotional eating patterns or body image concerns arise during rapid body changes. Mindful eating practices help you recognize true hunger versus stress eating, even with reduced appetite. The 'food noise' reduction from GLP-1s actually helps many people identify emotional eating patterns they couldn't hear before. Regular exercise reduces stress hormones. If work stress is overwhelming, address it directly rather than hoping weight loss will fix everything.