Many people with lipoedema struggle with their diagnosis of lipoedema and with the fact that it cannot be cured. Maybe it already took you a long time to get the diagnosis of lipoedema. 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 lipoedema. , and research shows that many lipoedema patients experience a high level of psychological distress immediately before the onset of the disease. Therefore, lipoedema might affect your daily work and social life, your relationships, and your leisure activities. However, mental distress can worsen your lipoedema symptoms, especially the perception of pain. Further, depression and stress disorders are associated with higher pain intensity. Therefore, you should not be afraid to seek psychological support.
