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How can I learn my triggers?

Profile: Hogwarts
Hogwarts on Nov 2, 2015
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You can do these three things. 1. Look back on all the times that you have done something (whatever it is you are struggling with), and try to locate what was similar about all those instances. Was it a song you listened to? Did you talk to a specific person? Etc. 2. When you feel yourself getting tempted or sad, evaluate the situation. What is going on right now? 3. Ask someone you trust who knows about your situation if they have noticed any patterns. >
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Profile: Spiderman93
Spiderman93 on Aug 4, 2015
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have you tried to keep a diary of what has brought you down before an attack? maybe if you can find common factors that lead to an attck, you can better pin point the problem. best wishes.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Feb 12, 2019
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I am going to focus on emotional triggers here. For emotional triggers you can learn them by finding out what triggers the emotion this being said it could be things like someone saying something, an object so many different things. First you need to know what an emotional trigger is. it could be a topic that makes us uncomfortable or a variety of things. you can ask yourself a series of questions that you can ask. You may be on your own be able to identify some of your triggers and you could talk to someone that can help you to figure them out. things like does this topic upset me more than one time, is there a reason for it
Profile: arthritisfighter
arthritisfighter on Mar 22, 2015
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To learn about your triggers you should write down what you think may be triggering how you are feeling. It will allow you to think about what has triggered it and it will get you thinking about other possible triggers. The more aware you become the better because it becomes easier to identify your trigger as it happens. It then lets you develop ways to manage and cope with it better and to reduce the trigger.
Profile: shiningDay13
shiningDay13 on Mar 23, 2015
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Have you tried recording or journaling your emotions? It's kinda hard to work it in when you're having an anxiety attack, but it'll help you figure out what your triggers are and how you react to them. For example, you're watching a movie and a particular scene sets you off. If you can leave the room and allow yourself to calm down, and when you're feeling better, you can write about the scene and you'll be able to narrow it down.
Profile: PashT007
PashT007 on Apr 14, 2015
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Pay attention to when whatever the issue is flairs up, that way you know what situations or people and surroundings to avoid.
Profile: Storm48
Storm48 on Apr 30, 2015
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Think about the things that seem to set you off, no matter how miniscule. Triggers tend to be small things that bring you to an extremely negative place-- it's good to know what triggers you so that you can (1) avoid unnecessary triggers and (2) plan for how you will react if you happen to come across a trigger.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on May 2, 2015
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I think a good way to know what your triggers are is to stay atuned to you. While its very good to putnothers wants before your own, its omportant to put your own needs first. Notice how different topics of conversation make you feel and try to figure out way. If a conversation made you feel a negative way check in with yourself later in and see how youre feeling again.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on May 27, 2015
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When you panic try to write down what was around you and what situation you was in when you panicked, then try to see if there's any connections between them all.
Profile: MotherWillow93
MotherWillow93 on Jun 30, 2015
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One way is to keep a journal with you and write down when you feel the emotion, what happened to make you feel that way, what time of day was it, and any other factors that might play into it.
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