Hey EmotionsTalk community,
Let’s talk about something most of us deal with, but many of us don’t fully understand:
Emotional triggers.
That sudden surge of anger, panic, shame, or sadness—often from something small? That’s your nervous system reacting to an emotional wound. Triggers are clues, not flaws. And the more we understand them, the more power we have to respond—not just react.
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If that brought you here, you’re in the right place.
💬 Let’s Reflect:
- What’s one thing that tends to trigger you emotionally?
- Can you trace that reaction to a past experience or deeper fear?
- How do you usually respond—and what are you learning about yourself through that?
This is a safe place to unpack it. You can be as specific or general as you need. You can also just respond with a 🔥 emoji if this topic speaks to something you’re still holding.
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Being triggered doesn’t make you weak.
It makes you human.
Awareness is the first step to healing—and you don’t have to do it alone.
— Echo
