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Karina Pommainville-Odell

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Mental Health Spring Cleaning 3

March 11, 2021March 12, 2024 I Will Not BE My Mental Illness

Introducing my latest 'Mental Health Spring Cleaning' exercise: Goal Bubbles! What do YOU want to work on this spring?

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Mental Health Spring Cleaning 2

March 9, 2021March 12, 2024 I Will Not BE My Mental Illness

Welcome to the second exercise of my 'Mental Health Spring Cleaning' project! Today's exercise is a symbolic cleanse to achieve catharsis and start anew.

Tagged Catharsis, Cleanse, Letting go, Mental Health Spring Cleaning2 Comments
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Mental Health Spring Cleaning

March 3, 2021March 3, 2021 I Will Not BE My Mental Illness

Welcome to my first article in a collection of mental health spring cleaning exercises to rejuvenate our minds in this time of rebirth and growth!

Tagged mental health, Positivity tree, Spring cleaning3 Comments
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Mental Illness Poetry

February 24, 2021March 12, 2024 I Will Not BE My Mental Illness

My latest artwork; poetry on the outward perception of mental illness and two drawings along the theme of rebirth, renewal and personal renovation.

Tagged Bebirth, Perceptions, Renewal, Self-improvement, stigmaLeave a comment
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Mood Swings and Dual Desire

February 19, 2021March 12, 2024 I Will Not BE My Mental Illness

Artwork representing unpredictable mood swings, the duality of self-harm and some adorable puppies for a touch of cuteness and positivity!

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The Gyroscopic Mind

February 16, 2021March 12, 2024 I Will Not BE My Mental Illness

Here's my latest artwork, based on my birthday gift of a gyroscope. Read more to glean the symbolism and meaning I've found in this 'simple' instrument.

Tagged Empowerment, Energy, Thought patterns, Universe3 Comments
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Mental Health Distraction Boardgame

February 10, 2021February 10, 2021 I Will Not BE My Mental Illness

Here's a mental health boardgame to help us pick a distraction when we don't feel well enough to even make a decision!

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My Take

Building Resilience for Mental Health

February 8, 2021February 8, 2021 I Will Not BE My Mental Illness

Want more control when handling the unpredictable? Here's my take on the 7 C's of Resilience and how it affects our mental health.

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Suicide Awareness Week

February 4, 2021March 12, 2024 I Will Not BE My Mental Illness

This week and in some places this month, is that of Suicide Awareness. From a suicide survivor, this is my dedicated article on breaking this subject open!

Tagged Silence, stigma, Suicide AwarenessLeave a comment
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Bell Let’s Talk

January 27, 2021May 1, 2021 I Will Not BE My Mental Illness

Here is my video I created with John Abbott College to commemorate Bell Let's Talk! Join the conversation...break the silence!

Tagged Bell Let's Talk, Break the Silence, John Abbott College, Personal testimony3 Comments

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