A mother on Mounjaro, a GLP-1 drug known for its food suppression effects leading to weight loss, sparked a significant online debate after revealing on TikTok that she sometimes "forgets to feed" her children. She posted a picture with her two kids, adding the text: "You're a good mum. Thanks. Sometimes I forget to feed them because I'm on Mounjaro. Not easy remembering these little people are hungry." This candid admission quickly garnered attention, with many users expressing strong opinions.

The revelation led to a fierce debate in the comments section. Some users were critical, with one stating, "I can forget a lot but definitely not feeding them." Another commenter shared a similar experience, noting, "My son's nana is the same, I now pack him packed lunch when he goes." A more analytical perspective suggested, "I wonder if it might help adjust children’s way of thinking about food too, in this case, as I suspect you were possibly over feeding them too. Maybe it will have (unintended) but good generational benefits?" These comments highlighted concerns about parental responsibility and the potential impact on children's well-being.

However, a surprising majority of the responses praised the mother, finding her comments "relatable." Many shared similar experiences while on Mounjaro or other GLP-1 medications. Comments such as "I can relate. I don’t feel hungry at all! So meal times are all over the place, I forget they feel hungry!" and "Literally! My boy said 'mum I’m hungry now' - it was 6pm and he hadn’t had his tea" showcased a shared struggle. Others admitted to similar forgetfulness, even extending to pets, with one user confessing, "Nah I did the same to my cat the other day and found her trying to get into the bin. I’ve set alarms now." The common theme among these supportive comments was the profound effect of Mounjaro on appetite, leading to an unexpected lack of hunger cues for oneself and, consequently, a lapse in remembering others' needs.

Several users mentioned implementing strategies to cope with this side effect, specifically setting reminder alarms to ensure their children were fed. One person wrote, "Saaaammee got a little alarm on my phone now," while another agreed, "Hahaha same! I’ve had to set reminder alarms to make sure I feed them!" The mother herself, in response to a comment that it was "not that deep," hinted that her original TikTok post was intended to be light-hearted, suggesting a recognition of the unusual nature of her experience while also perhaps downplaying the severity some critics perceived. This incident underscores the powerful physiological changes induced by GLP-1 drugs and the unexpected daily life challenges they can present.