Sharing my journey to a slow, intentional life.
One blog post at a time.
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Knowing when you’re having a nervous breakdown doesn’t mean you’re going crazy (even though it feels like it). A nervous breakdown (also called a mental breakdown) is a term that describes a period of extreme mental or emotional stress. Consequently, the stress is so great that the person is unable…
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Have you ever felt giddy and had to stop and ask what that meant, joy or dizziness? That word holds both. Sometimes it sounds like laughter bubbling up in your chest. Other times, it feels like the floor tipped a little under your feet. I think that double meaning matters…
● Latest Articles
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Negative Self-Talk Can Hurt You With Damaging Harm
Negative self-talk does more irreparable harm than someone else doing it. If you’ve ever had a rough day and then heard your own mind pile…
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The Seduction of Cynicism: Why It Feels Safer Than Hope
I’ve felt cynicism most of my life. I never had hope that there was a good life outside of the depression. I literally gave up…
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Compassionate Patience: The Moment You Stop Fighting the Pace
Compassionate patience can be a double-edge sword. Most of us were taught that patience and kindness are good, but many of us also learned something…
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The Brave Truth About Grief That Stays For Years
The brave truth is, if your grief has lasted for years, this is for you. Maybe the house looks “normal” again. Maybe other people stopped…
● About Me
Hi, I’m Cindee, the creator and author behind one voice in the vastness of emotions. I’ve been dealing with depression and schizophrenia for three decades. I’ve been combating anxiety for ten years. Mental illnesses have such a stigma behind them that it gets frustrating. People believe that’s all you are, but you’re so much more. You can strive to be anything you want without limitations. So, be kind.