6 "Flaws" That Are Actually Trauma Adaptations (Why You People-Please, Overthink and Self-Sabotage)

People-pleasing, overthinking, hyper-independence, perfectionism, shutting down, self-sabotage. You've probably been told these are flaws to fix. They were adaptations. Each one was intelligent once, built by a nervous system solving a real problem, and it kept running after the danger stopped. Trauma researcher Dr Jen Achari walks through the six most common ones, what each was solving, and why you don't fix them, you outgrow the need for them. In this video: the six adaptations and the condition each one was built for, why willpower can't switch them off, and what changes when your conditions change. Dr Jen Achari is a trauma researcher and lecturer in education with twenty years' experience working with young people in alternative education, and lived experience of complex childhood trauma. Connect with me: Instagram @dr.jen.achari · TikTok @dr.jen.achari · LinkedIn Dr Jen Achari · drjenachari.com This video is educational and is not a substitute for professional support. #childhoodtrauma #peoplepleasing #perfectionism #traumahealing #nervoussystem