Skip to content
I Will Not BE My Mental Illness

I Will Not BE My Mental Illness

Karina Pommainville-Odell

  • Welcome!
  • My Take
  • Safe Space
  • Interviews
  • Art Gallery
  • My Books
  • Emergency Resources
  • About Me
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy & Disclosure

Tag: mental health

My Take

Thoughts are…Thoughts

September 1, 2022March 12, 2024 I Will Not BE My Mental Illness

A time to contemplate our thoughts, how we experience them and how they manipulate us.

Tagged cognitive distortions, mental health, thoughtsLeave a comment
Feel-Good Corner

Therapy Worksheets

August 28, 2022August 28, 2022 I Will Not BE My Mental Illness

Therapy worksheets to help us move forwards and stay on the right track.

Tagged exercises, mental health, Therapy, worksheets2 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
view ape thinking primate
My Take

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
glowing bright fireworks in dark sky
Feel-Good Corner

Vision Board 2022

December 31, 2021December 31, 2021 I Will Not BE My Mental Illness

Here’s my Vision Board project for 2022 along with my best wishes for the New year!

Tagged mental health, Motivation, Success, Vision Board2 Comments
man people woman relaxation
Interviews

Interview 2: Mental Health Professional

December 18, 2021March 20, 2024 I Will Not BE My Mental Illness

I present Interview 2: Mental Health Professional, the latest of my new series of posts. Join me behind the scenes to learn a fresh perspective!

Tagged interview, mental health, professionals, social workerLeave a comment
time lapse photography of railway and building during nighttime
My Take

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
red hammock tied between two trees
My Take

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
My Take

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
aerial photography of orange trees
Feel-Good Corner, My Take

The Truth and Lies of Service/Assistance Animals

November 2, 2021 I Will Not BE My Mental Illness

The truth and lies of service animals plus my current experiences with Mia! Good news, venting and some tips and tricks!

Tagged assistance animals, dogs, mental health, service animals, training2 Comments

Posts navigation

Older posts
Newer posts
Blog at WordPress.com.
I Will Not BE My Mental Illness
Blog at WordPress.com.
  • Subscribe Subscribed
    • I Will Not BE My Mental Illness
    • Join 158 other subscribers
    • Already have a WordPress.com account? Log in now.
    • I Will Not BE My Mental Illness
    • Subscribe Subscribed
    • Sign up
    • Log in
    • Report this content
    • View site in Reader
    • Manage subscriptions
    • Collapse this bar
 

Loading Comments...