Suddenly, you find yourself feeling off-center and thrust into a bout of anxiety, guilt, or shame.
We all have emotional triggers.
Why do we all have triggers?
In short, because we were all children once.
So as adults, we typically become triggered by experiences that are reminiscent of these old painful feelings.
A few examples to help you identify your emotional triggers
So what areyourtriggers?
What do you do to manage the painful feelings that are triggered?
Do you face your triggers head-on or attempt to avoid the pain?
Her father traveled frequently, and her mother was emotionally unavailable.
She essentially raised herself.
2.My trigger used to be anyone’s anger or disapproval.
My mother was a rageaholic, and both my parents were highly critical.
By learning to be very kind tomy anxious inner child, I eventually healed this trigger.
Ask yourself which of your triggers might relate to your childhood experiences.
Do any of these avoidance techniques relate to you?
If you do relate to any of these responses, how do you feel about them?
I encourage you to be very honest with yourself about your triggers and how you react to them.
Even if this approach feels harsh initially, it will help you learn to be more compassionate with yourself.
Thinking honesty about your triggers is the only way to eventually heal them.
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