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Karina Pommainville-Odell

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My Take

How to Avoid Burning Out…Again

February 15, 2022February 19, 2022 I Will Not BE My Mental Illness

My tips on how to avoid burning out plus the current struggles I'm facing and how I'm trying to handle them.

Tagged Burnout, Nutrition, sleep, Time-management2 Comments
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Sociology in Mental Health

February 9, 2022February 9, 2022 I Will Not BE My Mental Illness

Sociology in Mental Health: A broad spectrum view of the world and the way its complexities inform our perceptions and behaviours.

Tagged meaning, mental health, Philosophy, Sociology2 Comments
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ADHD

February 3, 2022March 1, 2022 I Will Not BE My Mental Illness

I learned a lot about myself following my diagnosis of ADHD and I'd like to share that with you along with some tips I'm finding useful.

Tagged adhd, Memory, Productivity, Rushing, stressLeave a comment
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Recap, Prospects and Human Error

January 17, 2022January 17, 2022 I Will Not BE My Mental Illness

Here's my latest news; a recap, my prospects and a dash of human error! Also, welcome or welcome back, to the Suicide Prevention Initiative!

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Crisis Centre – Lead up to Departure

December 13, 2021December 13, 2021 I Will Not BE My Mental Illness

Here is an update for my stay at the crisis Centre and leads up to departure. See you on the other side!

Tagged crisis centre, medication2 Comments
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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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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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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
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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
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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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