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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Procrastination Traps: How to Avoid the “I’ll Do It Later” Lie
Procrastination example: My room was a mess. I told myself I’d clear it in five minutes, just a quick reset. I moved one box, checked…
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Disgust, Shame, and Self-Concept: When “Gross” Turns Inward
I used to have disgust for myself. I felt like I was worthless. Self-hatred spun around me like a spider web. It was a gradual…
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Hatred is Such a Hateful Word
Hatred is a strong word that has a powerful meaning. Particularly, it has such a negative tone of discord in it, how could it be…
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Ambiguous Grief: A Freeze In Time
Ambiguous grief is a silent reminder of how fragile life is. You find out someone you love is gone, but there’s no funeral, no body,…
● 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.