Bladder problems can affect women, and men, of all ages However if you are approaching or experiencing the menopause you are particularly at risk. One of the most distressing bladder problems is incontinence. Incontinence affects personal hygiene and overall health. It is not just the physical side of incontinence that is distressing, incontinence can also have psychological and social effects, with many women often having their lives ruled by their bladders! For some women the problem becomes so distressing that they do not want to leave their homes.
Despite the consequences of incontinence, many women put up with these problems for many years before seeking help for a variety of reasons including embarrassment.
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A guide to Living with worry and anxiety amidst global uncertainty from PsychologyTools
Crisis Text Line – support for young people in crisis: crisistextline.ca | Text HOME to 686868
Good2Talk – helpline for Ontario postsecondary students: 1-866-925-5454 | Text GOOD2TALKONto 686868 | good2talk.ca
Mindfulness: Finding Peace in a frantic world.
Make sure you locate the Art of Breathing videos/Audios on the website.
A guide to Living with worry and anxiety amidst global uncertainty from PsychologyTools
Crisis Text Line – support for young people in crisis: crisistextline.ca | Text HOME to 686868
Good2Talk – helpline for Ontario postsecondary students: 1-866-925-5454 | Text GOOD2TALKONto 686868 | good2talk.ca
Overdose Prevention Line – a confidential number to call if you are alone and using drugs:1-888-853-8542
Mindfulness: Finding Peace in a frantic world.
Make sure you locate the Art of Breathing videos/Audios on the website.
Mindshift – build skills for managing anxiety and depression:
anxietycanada.com/resources/mindshift-cbt
Headspace – guided meditations and exercises on mindfulness: headspace.com ($)
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Read about the risks associated with medicines called benzodiazepines such as Ativan, Valium, Xanax.
Amount of steroid needed can be determined by the Finger Tip Unit method
Although hospital admission is referred to throughout this patient resources, it can also be used for patients who remain in their own homes and we hope that the information and advice provided will assist all patients and their families starting their rehabilitation journey following COVID-19.
This information should not replace any individual advice you may have received on discharge from hospital.
