I still work on this and in fact, just got back from a family function where I was triggered at least 3 times. Sometimes I leave the room for a few minutes, sometimes I focus on my body and my breathing, and sometimes I look like I am paying attention but in my mind, I have gone to a quiet, peaceful place. As for online things: I got very triggered by all of the Penn State news so I just stopped reading it. I called a friend to talk, I cried, and I went down to the basement to get some anger out by hitting a pillow on the floor. Journaling has also helped me. I try to remember that I am safe and that nothing bad is going to happen. Triggers are very hard...
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