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What does it mean to be "triggered" This term has been casually used to refer to the experience of having an emotional reaction to some type of disturbing content (such as violence or the mention of suicide) in the media or in another social setting. However, there is a difference between being triggered and being uncomfortable.
Feeling triggered isn't just about something rubbing you the wrong way. For someone with a history of trauma, being around anything that reminds them of a traumatic experience (also known as a "trigger") can make them feel like they're experiencing the trauma all over again.
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External triggers come form the environment, They can be a person, place, or a specific sitation.
common things that may cause a person to feel triggered:
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There has been some debate as to whether trigger warnings are helphul or harmful.
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An internal trigger comes from within the person. It can be a memory, a physical sensation, or an emotion.
Types of internal triggers:
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Sometimes, it is reasonable to try and avoid triggering sitations However, if avoiding possible triggers hinders your ability to function, you should seek help.
Learning to cope with triggers you can't anticipate or avoid requires emotional processing, which is most often aided by therapy. ...
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We don't know precisely how triggers are formed. Some researchers believe that our brains store memories from a traumatic event differently from memories of non-traumatic event.
Past traumatic events may be interperted by the brain as current. This causes the body to experience symptoms sim...
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