Posts categorised under Mental Health

Stephen’s outlook on life changed for the better after a freak accident led to his stoma surgery. Read his thoughts and experiences about how his idea of perfection changed.

It’s Pride Month - Nathan discusses body image and how his tattoos have boosted his confidence. He shares why we should all find something to love about ourselves, and how Pride is about celebrating who we are.

Katie has found inspiration and encouragement from her fellow ostomates online during the coronavirus pandemic. Here she provides an overview of her favourite influencers and shares why finding positivity is so important.

Living with a stoma can often leave people feeling isolated, but that needn’t be the case. Nathan discusses the loneliness he felt before finding support online from fellow ostomates and stoma support groups.

Stephie is used to spending time with others even if she often thinks of herself as a bit of a loner, but during the coronavirus lockdown she’s struggled with feelings of loneliness and has realised she needs her social circles more than she thought.

Nick has spent a lot of time at home with various health conditions and recovering from surgeries. In this blog he discusses how he found a way to use this time productively, and shares his secret for finding creativity.