We all have behavior patterns and personality traits that develop as coping survival strategies when we are young, in order to stay safe and alive (according to our perception based on early childhood events/experiences)
There is now a well known link between common personality traits and those who suffer with chronic health challenges.
The body can produce pain and other symptoms as a result of these personality traits, as they reveal and are rooted in a dysregulated nervous system.
The common traits are:
· Perfectionism, fear of failure, all or nothing
· High expectations for self, a tendency to be hard on oneself, chronic guilt and shame
· Need for approval, wanting to be liked, people pleasing
· Need for control, excess worry, fear, catastrophizing, hyper-vigilance
· Being overly cautious, conscientious, being a strict rule follower
· Being overly responsible, excessive self-blame
· Holding feelings and thoughts in, difficulty expressing feelings
· Harboring rage, resentment, anger
· Don’t stand up for yourself, poor boundaries, avoiding conflict
· Easily hostile or aggressive, takes offense often, highly critical
These traits occur when stuck in states of fight, flight or freeze. Under the surface of these patterns is often repressed emotions, perceived threat, and inner conflict. This internal stress can manifest in the body as all kinds of possible symptoms. Digging into these patterns can be key in turning around persistent health challenges.
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