What can i do when i am triggered?

When I am in a situation where I think I may be triggered, I can always suggest another listener to sit in place.

Do something to get your mind off of whatever has you triggered. Listen to music, watch your favorite tv show, watch some youtube. There are a lot of things that can help.

When you're triggered the best thing to do is care for yourself. Don't get down on yourself for having a reaction- understanding and self-compassion are the key steps to overcoming your obstacles and reaching a new level of happiness.

Separate yourself from the situation as soon as possible and try to let someone know what's up! It's always good to make sure someone knows that you're okay, what you're doing and where you're going. That way they know to check on you and to also avoid certain triggers.

If there is something there triggers, I would advice you to read one of the 7 cups of tea guides, I believe that it would help alot, but you can also talk to another listner, remember we are here for each other :)

Take some deep breaths. Maybe think of something that makes you calm or happy. Let others know around you how you feel and you may feel better getting it off of your chest!

I would suggest trying to become aware what the potential triggers in the situation might be (maybe reflecting on this after calming down), as well as trying to ground yourself feeling present in your body in the here and now, sensing your feet on the floor, hands on your body or in the nature, trying to locate 3-5 things that you like and that you see/hear in that place, having some fresh water on your face, tgoing for a walk around taking deep abdominal breaths with midnfulness, reminding what your resources of support are, talking to someone else...

Triggers are the warning that you might spiral into an anxiety or emotional turmoil. Respect your trigger and when it happens have a back up plan. Carry a crossword puzzle with you. Or a piece of art, like knitting. Or a worry stone/prayer beads. Your trigger is your warning that is time to distract yourself with something productive, something positive. Your trigger never needs to be negative. It can boost you, rather than drag you down. Imagine it is a double way hinge. One swings the door open to possibility, one swings the door closed to knock you down. Choose the open door. When you are triggered put that high alert energy towards something useful.

When you are feeling triggered, the best thing to do is to immediately remove yourself from whatever situation triggered you. Sometimes this might mean stepping away while working or attending class, that's okay. You should try to relax. Whether that means listening to some music, or reading a bit, drinking some water and munching on some crackers.. whatever helps you relax.

Always practice loads of self care. Take a bath, read a book, anything that makes you happy and takes your mind off of how you feel in the moment.