Lipedema & Mental Health Rountable

The impacts of this condition may start at the physical level but affect every facet of our professional and personal lives.

This is especially true when family and friends don’t understand Lipedema and suggest we “just be better and lose weight”.

Join us for afternoon of sharing stories- good and bad- so that we can build bonds and become stronger in solidarity.

Potluck style!

Topics may include:

Depression – due to chronic pain, limited mobility, and body image issues.

Anxiety – about worsening symptoms, social situations, and lack of understanding from others.

Low self-esteem – from changes in body shape and difficulty finding clothes or being misjudged as obese.

Social withdrawal – due to embarrassment or lack of support.

Eating disorders – may develop in attempts to control body shape.