Avoidant Shutdown: Why Avoidants Suddenly Go Cold (Explained by Actual Avoidant)
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Welcome to today's episode! This one is a personal one. I talk about why avoidants suddenly shut down and go cold. How does it feel like? Why there is no other option left? This one may be truly eye opening. ;-)
► Links and Resources:
Polyvagal Theory Video: https://youtu.be/2iT8Msp8Vx0?si=94Sh2XeLyY0nFp9P
Gerald Hüther: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerald_H%C3%BCther
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► Episode Timestamps:
00:00 Understanding Avoidant Shutdown
02:30 The Shutdown Experience from the Inside
07:32 Roots of the Shutdown
10:12 The Three Closed Doors
17:48 Shame and Nervous System
18:43 How Avoidants Can Change
20:25 Supporting Your Partner
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► Hi, my name is Robert! I make videos about how to build stable, secure relationships without losing yourself or waiting forever for the “perfect” partner. :)
► Disclaimer: None of the contents are therapeutic or medical recommendations. The contents are not to be understood as therapeutic-medical instructions and are neither intended as professional health advice nor as education.
I am not a health professional myself. My content is based on research and my personal experiences working with various therapists as a client for three years.
