After receiving a diagnosis of lipoedema, you may feel overwhelmed by the fact that it can't be cured and by its time-consuming therapy. It can seem as though lipoedema, and its treatment dominate life. Progress in lipoedema treatment can be gradual, making it challenging to stay motivated and committed to therapy.
Therefore, self-management has become an important part of lipoedema treatment. Taking a leading role and responsibility in your treatment is essential to achieve changes. Setting realistic and achievable goals is crucial to avoid disappointment and ensure you recognise your achievements. Soon enough, you’ll begin to recognise the benefits:
- Self-management can improve your general health and quality of life.
- It can improve your self-esteem and reduce your lipoedema symptoms.
- It ensures the success of your therapy in the long term.