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Karina Pommainville-Odell

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My Take

It Happened Again

July 3, 2022August 15, 2022 I Will Not BE My Mental Illness

Good news, bad news: It Happened Again: A story, a message and an update.

Tagged hospital, lessons, Self-harm, suicideLeave a comment
Feel-Good Corner, My Take

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

June 25, 2022June 25, 2022 I Will Not BE My Mental Illness

An exercise from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy​ plus a personal/Mia update.

Tagged ACT, hospital, stigma, Therapy2 Comments
My Take

Enough Hospitals for a Lifetime

June 20, 2022June 21, 2022 I Will Not BE My Mental Illness

I’ve had enough with hospitals to last me a lifetime! Here’s why, plus a new anchoring technique I learned in group!

Tagged anchoring, bureaucracy, crisis centre, Douglas, frustration2 Comments
My Take

Hospital Surprise

June 8, 2022June 9, 2022 I Will Not BE My Mental Illness

Here’s an update on my Crisis Centre stay along with the unwanted hospital surprise Mia and I encountered.

Tagged crisis centre, healthcare, hospital, reframing2 Comments
My Take

A Daily Dose of Reflection

June 4, 2022June 5, 2022 I Will Not BE My Mental Illness

Here’s a daily dose of reflection with some of my latest thoughts and concepts.

Tagged crisis centre, eating disorders, mental health, Mental illness, reflection, Self-harm2 Comments
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My Take

Independence and Confidence

May 26, 2022May 31, 2022 I Will Not BE My Mental Illness

Let's take a look at the link between independence and confidence. We can only grow and develop faith in our abilities by DOING.

Tagged autonomy, Confidence, effort, independence2 Comments
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My Take

Overcoming Unhealthy Secrecy

May 15, 2022May 18, 2022 I Will Not BE My Mental Illness

A discussion on overcoming unhealthy secrecy and letting go of shame and regrets. Plus, a personal update on Mia's training as my service dog!

Tagged Confidence, regrets, shameLeave a comment
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My Take

An Era of Hurry

April 20, 2022March 12, 2024 I Will Not BE My Mental Illness

An Era of Hurry: Update plus personal exploration of how technology is helping speed up the world in a way that isn't always mentally beneficial.

Tagged anxiety, hurry sickness, school, technology, update, work2 Comments
My Take

Fidget Toys

April 19, 2022May 7, 2022 I Will Not BE My Mental Illness

A review of fidget toys, what to look for in a good one as well as a personal update!

Tagged adhd, concentration, Fidget toys, focus3 Comments
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My Take

Financial Health for Mental Wellness

February 28, 2022March 13, 2022 I Will Not BE My Mental Illness

Financial Health for Mental Wellness: Here are my new-found tips, tricks and discoveries for reducing stress related to finance.

Tagged budgeting, credit cards, credit score, debt, finances, money, saving and investing, stress2 Comments

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