The thing that's nice about the suit vs. self massage is it's a 32 minute "spa session"; I consider it a mini relaxation retreat; I don't have to worry about whether I'm massaging correctly and it actually feels good! It removes the stress factor...I do my NYT crossword puzzle while I'm massaging and catch up on emails. When I first got the lymphedema diagnosis I was pretty upset- really?!!! a chronic ailment I'll have to treat daily for the rest of my life? I couldn't believe it and was quite overwhelmed. I was just reveling in a clear PTscan and then this news. In the moment I wasn't ready to get back into warrior woman mode. I was exhausted. But the universe has a way of giving ya what ya need. As I got the ball rolling with self massage and my PT team I was able to take it in stride and be open to the compression suit idea. Now, a year later, it's just part of the deal. My life is wonderful and I remain grateful daily! The mental game is always the most challenging.