Emotional assistance
Some advice on the emotional side of having an ostomy. You are not alone and we have lots of tips and experience of talking to new ostomates about how they feel and how to talk to your friends and family about your stoma.
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Coming to terms with changes
Some tips and strategies for dealing with the setbacks and frustration, that comes from living with an ostomy.
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Some tips and strategies for dealing with the setbacks and frustration, that comes from living with an ostomy.
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Dealing with difficult emotions
Having an ostomy can be exhausting, and it’s not unusual to be affected or feel low from time to time. Here are some strategies for dealing with those emotions.
Read moreDealing with difficult emotions
Having an ostomy can be exhausting, and it’s not unusual to be affected or feel low from time to time. Here are some strategies for dealing with those emotions.
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Clive: The importance of support
For Clive support from family and friends has been absolute key before and after his stoma surgery.
Read moreClive: The importance of support
For Clive support from family and friends has been absolute key before and after his stoma surgery.
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How to talk about your stoma
Are you afraid of talking to others about your stoma? Do you not know what to say to children? Here are some stoma conversation tips.
Read moreHow to talk about your stoma
Are you afraid of talking to others about your stoma? Do you not know what to say to children? Here are some stoma conversation tips.
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Emotional assistance
Thaila: Telling people about your ostomy
Thaila: Telling people about your ostomy
Thaila suggests a few ways to tell people about having an ostomy.
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You are not alone!
When you have first had your surgery, you may feel that you are the only person who has ever had a stoma. But you are not alone.
Read moreYou are not alone!
When you have first had your surgery, you may feel that you are the only person who has ever had a stoma. But you are not alone.
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