“It hurts how people look at me.” This comment served as a jumping-off point for an hour-long conversation devoted to mental health at the Lipedema Patient Roundtable.
The panel was joined by special guest Kenneth Edwards, Executive Director of the California Association for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors, who presented at the recent Fat Disorders Resource Society (FDRS) Conference.
Navigating hurtful comments from strangers is one thing, but what about when it comes from family? The panel discussed how being secure in your self-worth can help, along with not expending precious energy to please others or gain their acceptance.
Many new attendees had questions ranging from “What is fascia?” to “How do I handle swelling after surgery?” Linda Anne Kahn provided insights from her talk on fascia at the FDRS, and the benefit of manual lymph drainage and Lympha Press pneumatic compression were offered as solutions to manage swelling.
What works to help mental health? Edwards and the panel agreed: Whatever works for YOU. And the answers are different for everyone. Pattie Cornute talked about music, movement, and meditation, while Angelique Charles and Jenny Beaujean discussed the value of community. And not “shoulding” all over yourself was one of the best lines of the night!
Special thanks to anchor panelists, special guest, and host:
- Jenny Beaujean (@jenny_beaujean)
- Angelique Charles (@TheLippyButterfly)
- Pattie Cornute (@LipedemaFitness)
- Cara Cruz (@PaleGingerPear)
- Kenneth Edwards, LPCC, LCPC
- Linda Anne Kahn (@lindaannekahn)
- Brenda Viola (@brendaviola_vicicommunications)
The monthly Lipedema Patient Roundtable is always a big-hearted, no-judgment zone that patients look forward to. Lympha Press is proud to provide this monthly forum as a support for patients in addition to offering the Optimal Plus pneumatic compression device to help them physically manage their condition. Find out more by visiting www.lymphapress.com.
