“The AVP often has intestinal issues. The intestines are indeed a second brain and need a significant amount of support. It may be interesting to note the polyvagal theory of Steven Porges (2011), who wrote about the tenth cranial nerve, which runs from the brain to the gut. Negative responses in the gut can occur when flight/fight/freeze responses are automatically activated.” IllnessNegativityAvoidantAvoidant AttachmentAvoidant Personality DisorderDigestive System Book:Hiding In The Light: Understanding Avoidant Personality Disorder Source: Hiding In The Light: Understanding Avoidant Personality Disorder
“AVPs are usually willing to show or tell others about their external or physical pain. In so doing, they avoid sharing the internal pain they feel. They can overdwell on their anatomical issues. This ambivalent thinking can be self-defeating. And AVPs fear finality. Some patients have not had a recommended surgery, due to the finality of having the problem fixed. The avoidant person’s gauging of their own body is flawed. Some avoidants are quick to seek treatment for their bodily concerns. The tensions they absorb have produced some very real problems. On the other hand, some avoidant persons tend to “ignore” these concerns until a significant health event occurs. As a group, they do need rest, less stressful environments, and dietary consistency, but they are not good at these following these restrictions.” DietAvoidantAvoidant AttachmentAvoidant Personality DisorderDigestive System Book:Hiding In The Light: Understanding Avoidant Personality Disorder Source: Hiding In The Light: Understanding Avoidant Personality Disorder