Rui Qi, RSW | Mental Health Counselor + Relationship Coach

😡 TRIGGERS: Any person, behaviour, place, circumstance, thought, experience or event that causes an involuntary reaction and intense emotional reaction. Common trigger points may include feeling 👇 Unaccepted, Disrespected, Controlled, Manipulated, Scared, Worthless, Lonely, Stuck, Ignored, Unloved, Judged, Blamed, Hopeless, Out of control, Unimportant, Unsure Other triggers could be experiencing 👇 A lack of resources, Injustice, Challenges Transition, Pain, Illness ✨ Your trigger points aren’t about the person or incident itself but rather what’s being stirred up in you. Often triggers can remind us of past pain, trauma or unhealed hurt in our life leading to overwhelming feelings. A good starting point for identifying triggers would be asking yourself 👉 “Is this reaction logical? Is my reaction proportional to what happened?” ❤ If you find yourself getting triggered remember to treat yourself with gentleness and curiosity. Explore what’s happening and causing your reaction. A trigger isn’t something to avoid or be ashamed of but rather it can signal to you where there may be unresolved issues or unhealed pain. ✔ Share and help spread awareness on triggers and how to navigate them! ➡ Follow @wholenesswellnessbar for more on having a healthy relationship with yourself and others. _________ Reminder: The purpose of these posts is to share information, tips and encouragement. Not every post may apply to your situation nor are they meant to replace therapy. [triggers, triggered, emotional triggers, inner healing, inner work, emotional healing, emotion regulation, emotional health, emotional wellness, healthy relationships, relationship help, mental health, mental wellness]