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Karina Pommainville-Odell

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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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Mental Illness and Daring to Try

January 25, 2021January 25, 2021 I Will Not BE My Mental Illness

Mental illness doesn't necessarily equate to stagnancy! I'm here to prove that daring to try can bring surprising greatness and success even in the midst of struggle.

Tagged Beating stagnancy, Confidence, Daring, TryLeave a comment
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Preventing Self-Harm

January 17, 2021 I Will Not BE My Mental Illness

Self-harm is a damaging way to cope with distress and it's something that I too still struggle with. Here is an activity worksheet for preventing it and making plans for triggering situations.

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Mental Illness and Studying Tricks

January 14, 2021March 12, 2024 I Will Not BE My Mental Illness

Another article for you on studying tricks for school, especially if you're struggling with mental illness. Featuring effective note taking that isn't overwhelming!

Tagged Effective note taking, Mental illness, school, Study tricksLeave a comment
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Mental Illness and School

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

School is a serious and challenging endeavour with or without mental illness, and this article is intended as a leg up for all my fellow students!

Tagged discipline, Mental illness, Motivation, prioritization, school1 Comment
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Mental Illness: Reshaping Perspective and View

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

Even without mental illness, perspective and view are essential. Shaping and reshaping the way we see things is a huge component to life and how we react to it.

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Mental Illness and Making a Healthy Routine

January 3, 2021March 12, 2024 I Will Not BE My Mental Illness

Whether one has a mental illness or not, a healthy routine and schedule is very important. Here are my tips on creating them, along with the pitfalls!

Tagged healthy routines, making a good schedule, sustainable1 Comment
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Mental Illness and Building Stability

December 29, 2020March 12, 2024 I Will Not BE My Mental Illness

When coping with mental illness or not at all, stability is always a key component to our lives. Here are what I consider the pillars to a strong foundation.

Tagged balance, first-aid kit, interpersonal relations, Mental illness, routine, self-regard, spontaneity, stability, vision and purpose1 Comment
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Mental Illness and F-Word Empowerment

December 13, 2020December 13, 2020 I Will Not BE My Mental Illness

Mental illness sends bad thoughts and it's sometimes too much energy to fight each one. Here's my little trick with F-Word empowerment that may surprise you!

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Mental Illness and Coping with ‘Slumps’

December 10, 2020December 10, 2020 I Will Not BE My Mental Illness

In recovery and mental illnesses that endure, coping with slumps is very important. I'm going through one right now, and here's how I'm pushing forwards.

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