Understanding the ADHD Trauma Gut Link
Headline: Sick of feeling "full of sh*t" (literally)? The missing link between your ADHD, your trauma, and your chronic constipation.
The Problem: If you have ADHD or CPTSD, you probably know the cycle:
- You drink the water. You eat the fibre. You try to relax.
- But you’re still bloated, backed up for days (or weeks), and awake at 3AM.
- Doctors tell you it’s "just IBS" or "lifestyle," but deep down, you know your body is fighting you.
The Truth: It’s not your fault. It’s your nervous system. Trauma and ADHD keep your body in "survival mode." When you are in survival mode, digestion shuts down. No amount of kale will fix a nervous system that doesn't feel safe enough to "let go."
The Solution: This isn't a medical textbook written by a doctor who has never struggled to poop. This is a real-talk, practical workbook from someone who has lived it.
I went from going 8 days without a movement to a regulated, calm system. This guide is the roadmap of how I did it.
What is inside:
- The Science in Plain English: Finally understand the Vagus Nerve and why your "Gut-Brain Axis" is broken.
- The "Laxido Reset" Protocol: The exact tapering method I used to clear the backlog and retrain my gut (without becoming dependent).
- The 3-Data-Point Tracking System: A lazy, ADHD-friendly way to see your patterns without getting overwhelmed.
- The Trauma Link: Why shame is keeping you constipated and how to signal safety to your body.
This is for you if:
- You are an adult with ADHD, Dyslexia, or CPTSD.
- You struggle with chronic constipation and sleep issues.
- You want a solution that is raw, honest, and zero-shame.
Disclaimer: I am not a doctor. This is a guide based on lived experience and personal research.
Let’s be real: We need to talk about the poop. Or specifically, the fact that you can’t. If you have ADHD or PTSD, you know the cycle: The bloating. The days of being backed up. The pain. And the frustration of doctors telling you to "just eat more fiber" or "drink more water" when you know it goes deeper than that. This isn't another generic "gut health" guide. I’m not here to sell you a probiotic. I wrote this because no one talks about the dirty reality of what trauma does to your digestion. It’s not just in your head—it’s in your nervous system. When your brain is stuck in "fight or flight," your gut physically shuts down. It freezes.