Many people with lipedema struggle with their diagnosis of lipedema and with the fact that it cannot be cured. Maybe it already took you a long time to get the diagnosis of lipedema. It can be exhausting to find a Healthcare Professional who takes your disease seriously and whom you can trust.
Moreover, social media has reinforced the beauty ideal of a slim body. This makes it even more difficult to accept your body, that differs from this picture. Low self-esteem, anxiety, and depression are common in women with lipedema. , and research shows that many lipedema patients experience a high level of psychological distress immediately before the onset of the disease. Therefore, lipedema might affect your daily work and social life, your relationships, and your leisure activities. However, mental distress can worsen your lipedema symptoms, especially the perception of pain. Furthermore, depression and stress disorders are associated with higher pain intensity. Therefore, you should not be afraid to seek psychological support.
