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Karina Pommainville-Odell

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Author: I Will Not BE My Mental Illness

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Interviews

Interview 1: Homeless

December 11, 2021March 20, 2024 I Will Not BE My Mental Illness

My first of a new series of blogs; interviews with people of all walks of life and all sorts of struggles.

Tagged crisis centre, homelessness, interview2 Comments
concentrated woman carrying stack of cardboard boxes for relocation
My Take

Too Random for a Title

December 8, 2021 I Will Not BE My Mental Illness

Brought to you from the West Island crisis centre, I give you my latest post "Too Random for a Title'. It's a twisty ride.

Tagged crisis centre, mental health workers, west island crisis centre2 Comments
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My Take

Update: Attention Deficit Disorder

November 27, 2021March 12, 2024 I Will Not BE My Mental Illness

Here's an update for you on how things have been going at the Crisis Centre. I got some important news that could potentially change A LOT!

Tagged add, crisis centre, hospital, mental health, psychiatrist, Self-harm2 Comments
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My Take

Crisis Centres for Mental Illness Support

November 22, 2021March 12, 2024 I Will Not BE My Mental Illness

Crisis centres for mental illness support: What's it like, what should you expect, what to bring and a personal update.

Tagged crisis centre, mental health, Mental illness, stigma, support4 Comments
My Take

Meltdowns, Hospitals and Labels

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

Here's an update including meltdowns, hospitals and labels. It's more than an anecdote, it's a critique on a system that fails us too often.

Tagged diagnosis, hospital, labels, meltdown, mental health, psychiatrist2 Comments
My Take

Remembrance Day 2021

November 11, 2021November 11, 2021 I Will Not BE My Mental Illness

My small piece for this day of gratitude and respect.

Tagged Mental illness, post-traumatic stress disorder, Remembrance Day, respect, unity2 Comments
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Feel-Good Corner, My Take

The Truth and Lies of Service/Assistance Animals

November 2, 2021 I Will Not BE My Mental Illness

The truth and lies of service animals plus my current experiences with Mia! Good news, venting and some tips and tricks!

Tagged assistance animals, dogs, mental health, service animals, training2 Comments
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My Take

Mental Health for Students and Young Adults

October 19, 2021October 19, 2021 I Will Not BE My Mental Illness

Mental Health for Students and Young Adults: What is this crazy game called life? What on earth is going on?

Tagged adulthood, finances, mental health, Mental illness, money, Motivation, Success2 Comments
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My Take

World Mental Health Day & Thanksgiving

October 11, 2021October 11, 2021 I Will Not BE My Mental Illness

World Mental Health Day & Thanksgiving: A few of my thoughts on gratitude and the importance of expanding mental healthcare.

Tagged healthcare, thanksgiving, world mental health day2 Comments
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Feel-Good Corner

The Dark Season Blues

October 5, 2021October 5, 2021 I Will Not BE My Mental Illness

Some tips and tricks to get through The Dark Season Blues. Light therapy, hobbies, sleep, cooking, you name it!

Tagged light therapy, SAD, self-care, winter4 Comments

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