Metadata 1. Notes Number (for tracking): H2.2.3 2. Domain: 2 Emotional Wellness 3. Title: Understanding Emotional Triggers 4. Sub-title: Recognizing and Responding to Triggers 5. Content: (below) 6. Type: Video or TextBased 7. Keywords/Tags: #Mood, #Feeling, #Wellness, #New, #Depression, #Get-Started, #Recovery 8. Image File: --- Back [[Emotional Wellness - Navigating Triggers for Recovery]] # Title: Understanding Emotional Triggers Emotional triggers are situations, thoughts, memories, or sensory experiences that evoke intense emotions within us. They can unleash feelings of anger, sadness, anxiety, or fear and are often linked to past experiences or traumas. Recognizing our emotional triggers is the first step in managing them effectively. Try using a mood logger for a week to track your triggers and see if any patterns emerge. Links - H6.1 [[Education - Triggers for Relapses]] - How to Identify and Manage Your Emotional Triggers ([Emotional Triggers: Defintion and How to Manage Them (healthline.com)](https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/emotional-triggers)