How many people here suffer from depression since receiving their ostomy? A lot of people told me that you should be happy you're still alive, which in some ways I am, and in other ways, I am not. People also say it's a give-and-take. It gave me some of my life back, but it took away more than I thought it was going to. I always liked having someone in my life, and so far, this ostomy has cost me my relationships. Most of the time, I don't think it was worth it.

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Your stoma care nurse can be a valuable resource when you need help.
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Talking about having an ostomy can be uncomfortable for most people. Still, it's something you can't always avoid.
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Learn about some strategies that can make it easier to talk about your stoma.