Cyndi Kay Green

About Cyndi Kay Green

Cyndi Kay Green is a freelance writer and owner of CyndiKay Media. In June 2020, she left the corporate world to become a full-time writer. She has been writing since 1996 with hopes of being able to walk in this calling that God had placed in her heart. Cyndi enjoys time with her husband, their kiddos, and grand-babies. She has a passion for writing and strives to encourage what matters in living a balanced lifestyle of faith. Cyndi released her first devotional book, Strands of Hope: A 45-Day Devotional, in November 2023, which is available through Amazon on her website. You can find more information about Cyndi at www.cyndikay.net.

Catastrophizing: What’s Worse?

April 9th, 2024|Anxiety, Coaching, Featured, Individual Counseling|

There are times when we all worry about something happening. However, some people have a cognitive disorder that will cause a person to elicit beliefs that the situation is far worse than it is in reality. This is known as catastrophizing. It is a disorder that causes a person to see every upsetting situation as catastrophic. We all face difficult situations but we don’t all see them as catastrophic. Some will dismiss this disorder as being overly dramatic or exaggerated, but it isn’t as simple as that. Most people don’t notice they are catastrophizing. They feel like they are thinking logically until they are made aware of the problem. God did not design us to worry about the small or big things in life. He designed us to seek Him and let the worry take care of itself. But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be provided to you. “So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.”  –  Matthew 6:33-34, NASB Signs of catastrophizing Most of the time this type of thinking is a symptom of underlying mental health conditions. It’s not always easy to know when the negative thinking is spiraling so here are seven signs to help identify catastrophizing thought processes. Experience negative self-talk Self-talk is the inner dialog you have with yourself that helps navigate life. When this becomes critical and discouraging it is called negative self-talk. Racing thoughts This occurs when your thoughts are constantly coming one after the other jumping from one subject to another. Overthinking situations or events Overthinking is simply repeatedly dwelling on the same situation over and over again so much that it disrupts everyday life. Overwhelmed with feelings of anxiety, depression, or [...]

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9 Most Common Bipolar Symptoms in Women

November 27th, 2023|Bipolar Disorder, Featured, Individual Counseling, Women’s Issues|

Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition also referred to as manic depression. This disorder typically involves noticeable mood changes and emotional highs and lows. It is a lifelong condition that is managed through medications and counseling. Women have been prone to this disorder through hormonal changes but must also experience some of the additional symptoms associated with bipolar disorder. Understanding the causes of bipolar disorder can help with learning to identify bipolar symptoms in women. Bipolar disorder can be confusing and alarming to experience. You may feel like you are unable to find a steady rhythm in life. When you identify the symptoms, you can understand how to manage the disruptions bipolar disorder may cause. What is mania and hypomania? To understand bipolar symptoms in women, it is important to understand mania and hypomania. These terms define the emotional highs that accompany bipolar disorder. Mania is defined by the high energy, excitement, or euphoria in the state of mind during an episode of bipolar disorder. Hypomania is characterized by the same state of mind as mania, but it is less intense in its severity. What are the types of bipolar disorders? There are four common types of bipolar disorder. Each of them affects women, but they may not affect women in the same way as they do men. Sometimes bipolar symptoms in women are not noticed until later in life. The symptoms are most often characterized by age, hormone factors, and even seasonal factors. Bipolar I This type of bipolar is signified by having at least one manic episode that lasts for one week. Sometimes depression may follow mania, but not always. Bipolar II Most women with this type of bipolar will exhibit hypomania followed by a depressed episode. There is typically a return to normal functioning in [...]

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