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What Does Trigger Even Mean?
For most people, when their talking about triggers, or "being triggered", they're usually talking about some kind of circumstance that triggers them or others.
This circumstance could be somebody else's actions, or words, or even something outside of their control like the color of their skin, their past, or even their heritage.
The truth is still the same, triggers are circumstances that trigger a mental, emotional, or behavioral response, and probably all 3.
Typically when people talk about being triggered, it's because it's caused an uncomfortable and undesired response.
When I've been accused of triggering people, it's usually because I said something that they don't like because it triggers an uncomfortable emotion.
You should know this, and your teen needs to know this too, but their are people in this world trying to trigger you for their own benefit.
Don't Take It Personally
When someone or something triggers you, don't take it personally.
But, life doesn't happen to you, it happens FOR you.
Your triggers aren't happening to you. They're happening for you.
What To Do When You're Triggered
Check out the show notes for more details.
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