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Karina Pommainville-Odell

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Feel-Good Corner, My Take

Sleep, Stigma and Positivity

May 30, 2021May 30, 2021 I Will Not BE My Mental Illness

A dose of motivation and positivity for you today: Tips for sleep, a fight against toxic masculinity / stigma and some hope from me to you!

Tagged mental health, Motivation, sleep, stigma, testimony, toxic masculinityLeave a comment
Art Gallery, My Take

Mental Health Awareness Month Progress

May 26, 2021May 26, 2021 I Will Not BE My Mental Illness

Here are my latest additions to our Mental Health Awareness Month Initiative. Quotes, photos and a special tribute to all fighters of mental illness!

Tagged mental disorders, mental health, mental health awareness month, quotes, tribute2 Comments
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Opening a Meaningful Dialogue on Mental Health

May 22, 2021May 22, 2021 I Will Not BE My Mental Illness

A few tips and examples to help you open a meaningful dialogue on mental health. Go beyond the typical "Hi, how are you?" - "I'm good, you?"

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Latest Awareness Month Motivation and Quotes

May 20, 2021May 20, 2021 I Will Not BE My Mental Illness

Here are my latest Mental Health Awareness Month quotes, motivation and information posts.

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Mental Health in Education and Career

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

Here's my take on mental health as it pertains to education and pursuing a career. There are so many factors making this a scary period...I hope my story can provide a new outlook!

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Feel-Good Corner, My Take

Mental Health Awareness Project Update

May 17, 2021May 17, 2021 I Will Not BE My Mental Illness

An update on my mental health awareness month posts to reduce ignorance and foster support and understanding for those in need.

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Feel-Good Corner, My Take

Mental Health Motivation and Awareness

May 16, 2021May 16, 2021 I Will Not BE My Mental Illness

Join me in my 'Mental Health Awareness Month' goal of likes and comments on what we wish people would understand about mental illness.

Tagged inspiration, mental health awareness month, Motivation, support, understanding1 Comment
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Feel-Good Corner, My Take

Mental Health Awareness Month

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

Mental Health awareness month call to action and awareness initiative!

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Talking Myself Out of a Hard Time

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

Here's a personal update and a few strategies I'm using to talk myself out of the harder time I'm having right now.

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Mental Health and Releasing Bad Thoughts

April 30, 2021March 12, 2024 I Will Not BE My Mental Illness

Water as an analogy to help us learn how to preserve our mental health by releasing bad thoughts; an ultimate power without direct force!

Tagged mental health, passive attitude, patience, releasing bad thoughts, waterLeave a comment

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