Mental health matters
Mental health touches every part of our lives. It shapes how we feel, how we connect, and how we cope. Living with a stoma can bring strength, resilience and real emotional challenges. From body image to relationships, isolation to confidence, mental health matters more than ever. That’s why we’ve created a hub of resources, stories and support to help you navigate the emotional side of life with a stoma.
Ostomy voices that understand
Sometimes seeing someone who gets it makes all the difference. Watch ostomates share their mental health journeys talking through the tough moments and the breakthroughs.
Blogs from the ostomy community
Rebuilding confidence after stoma surgery
If you’re struggling with confidence after stoma surgery, please know you’re not alone.
Chris’ mental health journey
For me I have improved my mental health to a good place, but it always feels like it is just in remission and could bounce back and affect me at any given time.
Managing anxiety with a stoma
Not sure I’m the person to be writing about managing anxiety with a stoma, sometimes I don’t feel like I’m managing it at all.
Kevin’s mental health journey
My mental health hasn’t been a straightforward journey; for me, it’s had lots of ups and downs.
Why talking about mental health and stoma matters
Louise is not afraid to admit that her mental health has been in the gutter for the last two years due to being bed bound from endometriosis and Buddy the cyst.
Real voices, real stories: podcasts on mental health
Kevin’s emotional mental health journey with a stoma
Kevin discusses the challenges he faced with his mental health after getting a stoma. He shares how he adjusted to this major life change and came to terms with living with a bag.
Nikki opens up about adapting to life as a new ostomate
Nikki shares her journey of adjusting to life as a new ostomate, discussing her challenges with mental health and the process of coming to terms with her stoma.
Chris opens up about his mental health struggles
Chris opens up about mental health struggles and overcoming emotional challenges with a stoma. Not only this, Chris’ wife, Rachel, makes a special feature as she shares her experience taking care of a loved one with a stoma.
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Life is far less stressful with the right stoma care products.
Sample nowChris, colostomate for 8 years, @sydneystoma
Anxiety, fear of leaks during the night, discomfort, and the constant need to stay ‘on alert’ results in broken sleep. Change that with ModaVi.
Get the sleep you’ve dreamt of.
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Being able to fold my bag up, and being able to do personal grooming whilst standing in the shower without having the bag in the way is great.
Sample nowLouise, ileostomate for 16 years, @crohns.fighting
Returning to intimacy after stoma surgery can feel like a huge step. ModaVi has been designed to support not just the everyday moments, but the deeply personal moments too.
Feel confident getting up close & personal.
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My first holiday abroad with a stoma, obviously I felt a bit insecure but with ModaVi it was so discreet with my bikini.
Sample nowSummer, ileostomate for 4 years, @summers_stoma
Whether it’s enjoying the water again, meeting friends, or booking that first post-op holiday – confidence is everything.
No more hesitation, no more limits, just pure confidence.
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Life with a stoma comes with many ups and downs. That’s why our advice articles and blogs cover a wide range of topics from mental health and wellbeing to day-to-day tips, food guidance and real stories from people just like you living with a stoma.
