Very often we all start our day on a positive note. However, as the day progresses and we meet people or interact with them our moods change. The emotions we experience can range from resentment to anger. Have you noticed that?
If the answer is Yes, you were most likely triggered.
The word ‘Triggered’ is very widely used nowadays especially on Social media or Online world to express discomfort in the feelings or as a root cause for certain behavior which has an emotional charge.
How did we arrive at this word which is a mechanical part in a gun.
The concept of being “triggered” stems from trauma research, particularly in the context of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Its psychological use became more widespread in the 1970s and 1980s as mental health professionals began to study and address the effects of trauma, particularly following wars and the recognition of PTSD in soldiers.
In the scope of the therapy, “triggers” refer to external stimuli that provoke flashbacks or emotional responses in individuals who have experienced trauma.
If you experience any of the below signs.
- Sudden shifts in mood (e.g., from calm to anxious or angry)
- Physical reactions (e.g., rapid heartbeat, sweating, or shaking)
- A strong desire to escape or avoid a situation
- Regressing to negative patterns of thought or behavior
You are most likely ‘Triggered’.
Become aware of these external stimuli or triggers.
Remember, Wellness begins with Awareness.
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