Many times, sickness (as well as healing) results from how we are treated by our parents or partners. In this episode (Part 1 of 2), I outline the most destructive "attachment" style, called "Avoidant," which can triggers the immune and limbic systems, inflammation markers and cellular immunity. The avoidant attachment style is revealed when your life experience is continually dismissed as irrelevant. The Silent Treatment, Gaslighting, and chronic invalidation, are more examples of experiencing a partner or parent who acts as if everything is more important than your thoughts and emotions. Plus, I explain the Helicopter or "Be Careful" and Bulldozer attachment styles, and related consequences. Listen/watch as I unpack these destructive process. Learn more at drskyler.net and receive "5 Things Every Child Wishes Their Parents Knew."