Metadata 1. Notes Number (for tracking): H2.3.3 2. Domain: 2 Emotional Wellness 3. Title: First Aid When Feeling Emotional 4. Sub-title: 5. Content: (below) 6. Type: Video or TextBased 7. Keywords/Tags: #Mood, #Feeling, #Wellness, #New, #Depression, #Get-Started, #Recovery 8. Image File: --- ![[Pasted image 20240504103831.png]] https://unsplash.com/photos/a-close-up-of-a-white-object-with-a-gray-background-CX-qvuxxmI0 1. ## Understanding Emotional Triggers ## What Are Emotional Triggers? An emotional trigger is anything—such as a memory, experience, or event—that sparks an intense emotional reaction, no matter your current mood. These triggers are often tied to deeply personal experiences and feelings. Common triggers include: - **Rejection** - **Betrayal** - **Unjust treatment** - **Challenged beliefs** - **Helplessness or loss of control** - **Being excluded or ignored** - **Disapproval or criticism** - **Feeling unwanted or unneeded** - **Feeling smothered or overly needed** - **Insecurity** - **Loss of independence** ## How to Identify Your Emotional Triggers To identify your triggers, start by observing when you experience strong emotional reactions. Note any physical signs of distress, like a racing heart or dizziness. Reflect on the situation that caused the reaction and try to connect it to past experiences that may have felt similar. This can help you understand why certain scenarios trigger you. ## Coping Strategies 1. **Acknowledge the Need:** Recognize what the trigger might be signaling about your needs or fears. 2. **Self-Reflection:** Take time to think about the trigger and your response to it. What emotions are underlying your reaction? 3. **Healing:** Work on healing from triggers by identifying patterns, possibly seeking therapy, and practicing self-compassion to better manage these emotional spikes. By understanding and addressing your emotional triggers, you can enhance your emotional well-being and develop more resilient coping mechanisms. Links - [[Emotional Wellness - When it's just too overwhelming]] - [[Emotional Wellness - Emotional First Aid]] - Link to Coping strategies