You may open social media and see that everyone has it all figured out, everyone is achieving milestones, living their best life, making it look easy... but remember that the online world is only a tiny glimpse into someone’s entire life; they may not feel on the inside the way they appear on the outside, especially behind closed doors.
We've put together a few different ways you can spend time putting your well-being first, rather than scrolling for hours.
Why not try something completely different? You could find your new favourite!
You could try scrapbooking, crotchet, painting, or even just doodling on a post-it note.
Soothing music can be incredibly helpful when trying to unwind. You could also listen to a podcast that interests you!
Let them know you’re grateful for them, just because!
No need to do it every single day, just whenever you’re grateful for something or someone.
Why not try the 4-7-8 breathing technique? It’s thought to help reduce nervousness, stress, and calm anxiety.
If you are able to, take a quiet walk outdoors, even if it’s just for a few minutes! Being in nature can help bring you to the present and ground your mind.
We have a webinar all about your body’s happy hormones and how to boost them, watch it today to see how you can benefit!
Our Physical Well-being page has advice on getting back into exercise after stoma surgery. Be sure to seek advice from your Stoma Care Nurse prior to starting any new exercises.
Mindfulness apps can be a good alternative to social media, helping you focus on the present moment. Visit our Psychological Well-being page to find some recommendations!
Is there a topic you’ve always been interested in? Why not watch a YouTube video, read an article, or listen to a podcast to dive into it?
No need to do anything.
Having a stoma is a major change in your life and it can take time to adapt to your new lifestyle. You may need support with learning how to cope with difficult emotions, how to get used to your altered body or support with building your confidence. We have various support tools and resources which are aimed to help improve your well-being. Explore these tools and resources below.
If you can’t attend support groups in person, these online resources may help:
If you are feeling down and are experiencing difficult thoughts, you can contact The Samaritans:
Call: 116 123
Email: jo@samaritans.org
Visit: www.samaritans.org
Confidence BE® has a range of features that may help improve self-esteem, body image, comfort, confidence and sleep quality by helping to reduce leaks, odour, ballooning, pancaking, noise and skin irritation.
Choice of three colours: black, white and stone. Available in closed, drainable, urostomy, flat and soft convex.
The filter is designed to ensure that a gas path can always be maintained to help reduce ballooning, and to help neutralise odour.
Urostomy hydrocolloid resists fluid and erosion for longer*.
* In comparison to Salts Confidence® Natural Advance Closed and Drainable stoma bags. 25% less erosion over a 24-hour period. Data on file. Salts Healthcare 2022.
Outlet tucks away and is securely fastened with premium VELCRO® hook and loop fastener material.
Outlet tucks aways and is securely fastened with premium VELCRO® hook and loop fastener material.
Soft outlet and bung are comfortable without compromising ease of use.
Rotating and detachable bung lanyard can be moved away from urine flow when draining.
We offer a wide range of one-piece colostomy bags and two-piece colostomy bags designed to make life easier with innovative features for greater comfort, flexibility and security. We have a range of colostomy supplies for you to sample from.
Our one-piece colostomy product range includes:
Our two-piece colostomy product range includes;
Both our one-piece and two-piece closed stoma bags are available in flat and convex.
References: 1. Confidence BE® Urostomy Phase 1 and 2 clinical surveys. Data on file. Salts Healthcare 2022. 2. Dzulkifli, M.A., & Mustafar, M.F. (2013). The influence of colour on memory performance: a review. The Malaysian journal of medical sciences: MJMS, 20(2), 3–9.
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