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30/09/2025

🌸 BPD is NOT just mood swings 🌸

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is often misunderstood. It goes far beyond “moodiness” — it involves intense emotional struggles, difficulty with self-identity, relationships, and coping with overwhelming feelings. 💭💔

Raising awareness breaks the stigma and helps those affected feel seen and supported.

📍 For support, visit us at: Healthstead
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29/09/2025

😟 What Anxious Avoidance Looks Like

Anxiety doesn’t always show up as panic attacks or constant worry. Sometimes, it disguises itself as avoidance behaviors—when we pull away from situations, people, or responsibilities because they trigger fear or stress.

👉 Examples of Anxious Avoidance:
• Delaying important tasks out of fear of failure 🕒
• Avoiding social situations due to fear of judgment 🚶‍♀️
• Ignoring calls, emails, or messages because they feel overwhelming 📱
• Putting off medical or personal appointments out of worry 💭
• Saying “yes” to avoid conflict, even when you mean “no” 🙅‍♂️

While avoidance may bring temporary relief, it often feeds anxiety in the long run—making challenges feel bigger and harder to face.

💡 Healing begins with awareness. Small steps like breaking tasks into smaller parts, practicing grounding exercises, or seeking therapy can help manage anxious avoidance.

At Healthstead, we provide compassionate support to help you understand anxiety and build healthier coping strategies. 💙

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26/09/2025

⚖️ Understanding Hormonal Imbalance: Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore

Hormones play a vital role in regulating many functions in the body — from mood and energy to fertility and metabolism. When they fall out of balance, it can affect your health and overall well-being.

Common Symptoms of Hormonal Imbalance include:
🔹 Mood Swings – sudden shifts in emotions.
🔹 Low Libido – decreased interest in sexual activity.
🔹 Headaches – often linked to fluctuating hormone levels.
🔹 Night Sweats – especially during sleep.
🔹 Food Cravings – frequent urges for sweet or salty foods.
🔹 Acne – persistent skin breakouts.
🔹 Insomnia – difficulty falling or staying asleep.
🔹 Tiredness & Fatigue – constant low energy.
🔹 Weight Gain – unexplained changes in body weight.

✨ Identifying these symptoms early and seeking professional support can help restore hormonal balance, improve quality of life, and in many cases, boost fertility.

At Aquila Clinic and Fertility, we provide expert care and personalized treatment to help you regain balance and improve your reproductive health.

📍 Visit Us: Aquila Clinic and Fertility, No. 21 Tatari Ali Close, Zone A, Apo Legislative Quarters, Abuja.
📞 Call us at: 07057380555 for consultations and expert fertility care.

25/09/2025

💆‍♀️ 7 Types of Brain Rest to Recharge Your Mind 🧠

Taking care of your mental health is just as important as physical health! Brain rest is essential for maintaining focus, reducing stress, and improving overall well-being. Here are 7 types of brain rest that can help you recharge:
1. Physical Rest: Take a nap, stretch, or go for a walk to refresh your body and mind.
2. Emotional Rest: Journaling, releasing stress, and focusing on your breath can help clear emotional clutter.
3. Mental Rest: Take breaks, do puzzles, or simply daydream to relax your mind.
4. Sensory Rest: Minimize screen time, enjoy soft sounds, and stay in dimly lit spaces to ease sensory overload.
5. Social Rest: Laugh, connect with loved ones, or enjoy some quiet solitude to recharge socially.
6. Creative Rest: Doodle, play, or let your imagination run wild to spark creativity and ease tension.
7. Spiritual Rest: Take time for spiritual practices like meditation, prayer, or reflection to connect with your deeper self.

Rest is essential for a balanced and healthy life. At Healthstead, we support your mental wellness journey by providing tools and resources to help you find peace and harmony.

📍 For support, visit us at: Healthstead
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24/09/2025

💙 How To Cope With Suicidal Thoughts 💙

If you’re struggling with suicidal thoughts, it’s important to know you’re not alone, and help is available. Here are steps that can support you in moments of distress:
1. Reach out for support – Talk to someone you trust, whether a friend, family member, or professional.
2. Practice self-compassion – Remind yourself that it’s okay to feel vulnerable and that you’re worthy of help and healing.
3. Seek professional help – Therapists, counselors, and helplines can provide essential support and coping strategies.
4. Take it one step at a time – Focus on getting through the next moment, and don’t feel pressured to solve everything all at once.
5. Try grounding techniques – Mindfulness exercises like deep breathing or physical movement can help refocus your mind.
6. Avoid isolation – Surround yourself with supportive people who care about your well-being.
7. Remind yourself of reasons to keep going – Even when things feel dark, try to find small moments of hope or gratitude.

At Healthstead, we are here to provide compassionate care and support. Mental health matters, and you deserve to live a life full of peace and hope.

📍 For support, visit us at: Healthstead
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📧 Email: info.healthstead@gmail.com
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23/09/2025

🧠 Symptoms of C-PTSD (Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)

C-PTSD can develop after prolonged exposure to trauma, such as abuse or neglect, and it can affect multiple areas of a person’s life. Understanding the symptoms is a key part of healing and recovery.

Here are some common symptoms of C-PTSD:
1. Emotional Regulation: Intense feelings of anger or sadness, difficulty calming down, or emotional numbness.
2. Consciousness & Self-Awareness: Dissociation, memory gaps, and feeling “unreal” or disconnected from reality.
3. Self-Perception/Identity: Feelings of guilt, shame, self-blame, and worthlessness.
4. Relationships: Mistrust, withdrawal from others, or developing unhealthy relationship patterns.
5. Meaning Systems: Shaken beliefs, despair, or hopelessness.

Healing is possible with the right support. If you’re experiencing these symptoms, it’s important to reach out for help. At Healthstead, we provide therapy and guidance to support your mental wellness and help you navigate your journey toward healing.

📍 For support, visit us at: Healthstead
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22/09/2025

🧠 You’re Not Depressed — Your Brain is Just Trying to Protect You 💛

Depression is often misunderstood. While it feels heavy and overwhelming, it’s important to remember that your brain is doing its best to shield you from pain, stress, or exhaustion. It’s not a sign of weakness—it’s a sign that you need rest, care, and support.

✨ Things to Remember:
• You are not your depression.
• Your brain and body are asking for healing.
• Seeking help is a step toward recovery, not a sign of failure.
• Self-care, therapy, and support systems can make a big difference.

At Healthstead, we are here to walk with you on your mental health journey. You don’t have to carry it all alone—help is available, and healing is possible. 💙

📍 For support, visit us at: Healthstead
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19/09/2025

18/09/2025

💛 You Are NOT Your Mental Illness 💛

Mental health struggles do not define who you are. You are so much more than your diagnosis, and your worth is not tied to any challenges you face.

It’s important to remind ourselves that:
• You are strong even on your toughest days.
• You are valuable just as you are, no matter what you’re going through.
• You deserve help and support when needed.

At Healthstead, we believe in empowering you to understand that your mental health journey is just one part of your bigger story. You are not defined by your struggles—there’s always room for growth, healing, and hope.

💬 Reach out today for support. You are not alone.
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17/09/2025

💭 Thoughts an Autistic Person May Have Each Day 💙

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can affect how individuals perceive and interact with the world. Understanding their experiences helps build a more inclusive and supportive environment for them.

Some common thoughts autistic individuals may have include:
• “Am I fitting in?” – Trying to understand social cues can be challenging.
• “How will people perceive me?” – The pressure to conform can be overwhelming.
• “Am I doing this right?” – Navigating daily tasks can feel like a series of uncertainties.
• “Can I handle this situation?” – Every new environment or change in routine may trigger anxiety.

At Healthstead, we specialize in providing mental health support for people with autism, helping them to navigate the world with confidence and ease. Everyone deserves to feel heard and understood.

📍 For support, visit us at: Healthstead
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16/09/2025

Anxious vs Secure in Relationships

In relationships, how we feel and act can be shaped by our attachment style. Here’s a quick guide to understanding the difference between Anxious and Secure attachment:

Anxious in Relationships:
• Often worry about their partner’s feelings.
• Fear of being abandoned or not being good enough.
• May need constant reassurance and validation.
• Struggle with jealousy and overthinking.
• Tend to be overly dependent on the partner for emotional support.

Secure in Relationships:
• Feel comfortable with intimacy and independence.
• Trust and communicate openly with their partner.
• Have healthy boundaries and respect their partner’s space.
• Confident in their partner’s love without needing constant reassurance.
• Able to handle conflicts in a calm and mature manner.

Understanding your attachment style is the first step in creating a healthy, balanced relationship. If you’re experiencing emotional challenges, Healthstead is here to support you.

📍 Visit Us: Healthstead, No. 21 Tatari Ali Close, Zone A, Apo Legislative Quarters, Abuja
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15/09/2025

What Depression Does to Your Body

Depression can affect more than just your mood. It can also manifest physically. Common symptoms include:

🧠 Headaches
💤 Fatigue
😴 Disruption in sleep habits
💪 Back aches
🤕 Stomach pain
⚖️ Change in weight
🥴 Increased pain sensitivity
🦠 Weakened immune system
👁️ Vision problems
💔 Digestive issues

If you or someone you know is experiencing these symptoms, it’s important to seek support. At Healthstead, we are here to help guide you through understanding and managing depression.

For more support, visit us:

📍 Visit Us: Healthstead, No. 21 Tatari Ali Close, Zone A, Apo Legislative Quarters, Abuja
📞 Call Us: 08060680382