If you can’t stop thinking about a stranger’s newborn or house renovations, consider what’s behind that impulse. “Start by getting curious about what following this person truly brought you,” Goldberg says. Why is it important for you to know the next step of their lives? Are you hoping they succeed or struggle? Why? “Identifying the core purpose behind these feelings can help you realize that this desire is about you, not them,” she says.

The chatter, often referred to as ‘food noise,’ is something we frequently hear about, but what I have noticed is that other rumination-related behaviors also seem to take a back seat,” said psychotherapist Rachel Goldberg, LMFT, PMH-C.

“It can feel defeating—like all the progress and messaging around body acceptance is ultimately meaningless." - Rachel Goldberg, LMFT, PMH-C

One of the most common issues parents face from extended family members who might know better is unsolicited parenting advice, which can also be in the form of direct criticism, says Goldberg.

"Thin people also often have to field uncomfortable remarks such as, 'Well, you wouldn’t know because you can wear anything,' or 'It must be nice to be able to eat that,'" adds Rachel Goldberg , LMFT, PMH-C, and eating disorders specialist.

Rachel Goldberg, a private psychotherapist in Los Angeles, says she tends to observe her clients feeling more positive and joyful after taking these weight-loss drugs. “I believe this is often because, without the ‘food noise’ that many struggle with, they have more mental space to enjoy other aspects of life,” she says.

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Spending time away from your kids is crucial as it helps you remember there’s more to you than being a parent. Goldberg says that “having this separation can be an important step for someone struggling to figure out their new identity, as it allows them a chance to reconnect with themselves.”

Many women will often feel isolated as they struggle with the emotional and physical demands of the process,” Goldberg says. “The disruption to their daily lives — both socially and professionally — further exacerbates feelings of despair.”

“Will screening expand to everything from IQ to hair color and body shape and size? It would likely increase socioeconomic disparities and expand discrimination. After decades of working toward equality, this could reverse the progress that has been made by reinforcing superiority and inferiority complexes.”

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“For someone already vulnerable to an eating disorder, further exposure to these communities could exacerbate their symptoms or accelerate the onset,” Goldberg says.

Dosage labels can come in different formats, leading to confusion for those unfamiliar with the process. Another issue arises when individuals dose themselves without oversight, especially since the needles are typically not pre-filled (though some med spas offer this option).

"The ultimate goal is to reduce the intensity of your fear response and promote confidence," Goldberg said. It can give you the benefit of practicing on your own time, in a way that feels safer because you have more control.

“It can be a way to avoid commitment and prevent working through issues,” says licensed therapist Rachel Goldberg. “It can lead to a lot of pressure in a relationship and result in emotional distress when the fantasy is shattered. Over time, it could lead to a pattern of unhealthy relationships or difficulty maintaining long-term commitments.”

as the night approaches, you’re already exhausted from the day’s demands—and the fact that you’ve likely had little sleep. “If you're nursing, that adds another layer of fatigue,” Goldberg notes. Meanwhile, additional pressures from household responsibilities and other relationships can add to the burden.

“I think it’s very important for the parent to first and foremost express an open mind and then be curious,” she says. “It may have taken a lot of courage for a teen to bring this up, depending on their relationship with their parent, so it's important to reassure them that they can talk about it openly and that their request won’t be immediately dismissed or met with a firm 'no.'"

“Engaging in mood-boosting activities like spending time near water, exercising, journaling, or calling a friend can all increase dopamine, and if done consistently, can enhance overall happiness measures,” says psychotherapist Rachel Goldberg, LMFT, founder of Rachel Goldberg Therapy. Creating a dopamine-boosting list of activities can also help if you’re generally feeling a bit down, overwhelmed, or unmotivated, she says.