Emotional Support

Fat disorders can be emotionally draining on those who of us who suffer from these diseases, so it is vital that you find support. Being able to ask questions of people going through similar experiences is invaluable. You may want to consider joining multiple groups until you find your like-minded people. We ask that you respect the privacy of patient groups and do not ask to join them if you don’t have the disease.

Lipedema Resources

Fat Disorders Research Society, Inc.   

www.facebook.com/FatDisorders

Lipedema Sisters

https://www.facebook.com/groups/285523148224306/

Lipedema Education

https://www.facebook.com/groups/lipedemaeducation/

Loving Life with Stage 1/2 Lipedema

https://www.facebook.com/groups/StageOneTwoLipedema/  

Lipedema Stage 3 and 4

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1412665295674268/

Dercum's Resources

Fat Disorders Research Society, Inc.   

www.facebook.com/FatDisorders

Dercum's Research

https://www.facebook.com/groups/DercumsResearch/

Dercum's Disease

https://www.facebook.com/groups/AdiposisDolorosa/

Dercum's Network

https://www.facebook.com/groups/DercumNETWORK/?ref=br_rs

Dercum's Information Group

https://www.facebook.com/groups/dercumsinformationgroup/

Madelung's Resources

Madelung's Disease Support Group

https://www.facebook.com/groups/madelungs/

 
Dr Elizabeth McMahon discusses the emotional challenges of living with a fat disorder during the 2017 FDRS Conference. Elizabeth McMahon, PhD is a clinical psychologist with more than 30 years of experience . She is the author of Overcoming the Emotional Challenges of Lymphedema and coauthor of Living Well with Lymphedema, Voices of Lymphedema, Lymphedema Caregiver's Guide, and Lymphedema and Lipedema Nutrition Guide.