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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Reverence shows deep respect for someone or something. Most of us learn to hide our cracks. We tuck away grief, old shame, panic, regret, and the parts of our story that still ache. We get good at looking fine, even when we feel split open inside. I know that instinct…
● Latest Articles
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Sunglasses and Social Anxiety: Finding Calm Behind the Lens
Why do I use sunglasses for my social anxiety? Sometimes the need to hide feels impossible to shake. Social anxiety can turn simple, everyday moments…
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How I Learned to Face Emotional Pain Without Hiding
For a long time, I tried to look strong by pretending emotional pain didn’t touch me. I figured if I kept busy or stayed quiet,…
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Can Vertigo Be Caused By Anxiety? My Honest Look at the Truth
Can vertigo be caused by anxiety? I woke up, put my feet on the floor, and tried to stand. A wave of dizziness came over…
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Common Myths About PTSD You Need to Stop Believing
The myths about PTSD have to stop! I have PTSD, because of bullying all throughout school. I was physically and emotionally abused, even by a…
● 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.