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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What to Say to a Depressed Person
What to say to a depressed person…at least give them emotional support, even if it’s a stranger. I always got “smile” or “cheer up.” Yeah,…
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How to Avoid Atypical Depression
I won’t lie to you, I was more in a typical depression than an atypical depression when I was struck with depression. Although, I did…
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Life After ECT Treatment: A Personal Journey
Life after ECT (electroconvulsive therapy) treatment is anything but normal. My biggest complaint (like so many others) is my memory. I lost most memories of…
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Why the Meaning of Passive-Aggressive Is So Harmful
So, what is the true meaning of passive-aggressive? Passive-aggressive behavior is like saying one thing but meaning another—it’s a way of hiding negative feelings instead…
● 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.