Triggered?

We all have our own unique triggers. I found an article all about triggers that seems pretty informative. This article talks about two different triggers, internal and external. I want you to be inspired to read the article, so here’s a bit of what it said about external triggers:

External triggers come from the person’s environment. They can be a person, place, or a specific situation.

and

Triggers typically elicit strong negative emotions such as fear, anger, or shame. People may feel unsafe or threatened and, as a result, may react by panicking, trying to escape the situation, crying, acting out, or becoming defensive.

— AMY MEZULIS, PHD, LICENSED CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST

Verywellmind.com

When I feel triggered by something, I like to have a bubble bath, use grounding techniques, and write.

When something brings you back to a toxic place, what kind of things do you do to care for yourself?

Published by Jayne

Jayne is a writer. On her free time she likes to be with her family hiking outdoors and traveling. New England is her home and place of birth. When asked what she wants to teach the world she replied, "Don't stop searching. Too many times, in my old life, I put my search aside for more 'important matters.' I didn't realize the thing I was searching for held what was most important; my soul purpose." Jayne works daily on improving her craft and at times can get down on herself, but her favorite morning mantra is "It's a new day." and that's what she strives to start with.

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