Emotional assistance
Some advice on the emotional side of having an ostomy. What to do if you're sad or depressed and how to talk to others about your ostomy.
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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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Getting back to a NEW normal
Getting back to a NEW normal
After ostomy surgery it is still possible to live a normal life, even if it's different to what you've experienced before the operation.
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Dealing with negative emotions
Having an ostomy can be exhausting, and it’s not unusual to be affected or even depressed from time to time. Here are some strategies for dealing with those emotions.
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Having an ostomy can be exhausting, and it’s not unusual to be affected or even depressed 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 ostomy surgery.
Read moreClive: The importance of support
For Clive support from family and friends has been absolute key before and after his ostomy surgery.
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How to talk about your ostomy
Are you afraid of talking to others about your ostomy? Do you not know what to say to children? Here are some ostomy conversation tips.
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Are you afraid of talking to others about your ostomy? Do you not know what to say to children? Here are some ostomy conversation tips.
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You are not alone!
List of ostomy organisations in your area.
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List of ostomy organisations in your area.
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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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Talking to relatives
Talking to relatives
Telling others about your ostomy can be a daunting task. Learn how Chris overcame the fear of telling his children about his condition
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Coloplast® Care Live!
Support Group Webinar series to hear inspiring stories, product and lifestyle advice, from other ostomates and the Coloplast® Care advising team. On-demand recordings are available below!
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Support Group Webinar series to hear inspiring stories, product and lifestyle advice, from other ostomates and the Coloplast® Care advising team. On-demand recordings are available below!
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