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Karina Pommainville-Odell

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My Take

Mental Illness: Prejudice and Discrimination

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

Mental Illness - Prejudice and discrimination! Here's my recent experience with injustice and how I dealt with it...stay strong!

Tagged Discrimination, Mental Ilness, Prejudice16 Comments
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Self-Perpetuating Judgment – A Vicious Cycle

July 30, 2021 I Will Not BE My Mental Illness

Some of my thoughts and discoveries on the future impact of being judged in the past. A vicious cycle that must be broken!

Tagged Confidence, growth, judgment, mental health11 Comments
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Listening to Yourself for Mental Health

July 25, 2021 I Will Not BE My Mental Illness

Do you need help listening to yourself for mental health? I think we all do! Here's an example of me practicing this and the tips I've learned!

Tagged decision making, gut, instinct, intuition, listening, reflection4 Comments
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Making a Bad Day Easier

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

Making a bad day easier is a big goal and it really isn't easy! These are some of my tips though that I find help me. I hope they can help you too.

Tagged bad days, coping, self-care, tips4 Comments
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Managing Self-Harm Marks at Work and School

July 12, 2021July 12, 2021 I Will Not BE My Mental Illness

It's time to discuss the important issue of managing self-harm marks in public. Far from easy, here are my tips for school and work.

Tagged boss, coworkers, school, Self-harm, workLeave a comment
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Feel-Good Corner, My Take

Journal Prompts for Mental Health

June 25, 2021March 12, 2024 I Will Not BE My Mental Illness

Here are some journal prompts for your mental health; it's an excellent way to process, express, record and let go!

Tagged emotions, Expression, journal prompts, journalling, self-careLeave a comment
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Fear of Failure and Success

June 21, 2021June 25, 2021 I Will Not BE My Mental Illness

Fear of failure and fear of success explained and with personal examples. Here are some tips and ideas for changing our perspective and preserve mental health.

Tagged cultural, failure, fear, mental health, social, SuccessLeave a comment
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Success Redefined for Mental Health

June 14, 2021June 14, 2021 I Will Not BE My Mental Illness

Defining success for our own mental health; are we pursuing someone else's vision or have we contemplated our true inner values?

Tagged desire, mental health, SuccessLeave a comment
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Mutual Therapy for Mental Health

June 7, 2021June 7, 2021 I Will Not BE My Mental Illness

I have an idea regarding mutual therapy for mental health which I've discovered through my own experience. Read more about 'Buddy Therapy".

Tagged buddy therapy, dialogue, freedom, mental health, TherapyLeave a comment
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World Eating Disorders Action Day

June 2, 2021June 2, 2021 I Will Not BE My Mental Illness

World Eating Disorders Action Day: A message of hope from me to you. Please, hold on to hope because things CAN get better.

Tagged awareness, eating disorders, HopeLeave a comment

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