You are strong dear Fuzzybear. It is not easy in our forest to refuse their no.1 treatment option. Rohag is right it is honest.
We are all AS IS and cannot help being triggered by our emotions. I think for me personally the event/situation that causes the unwanted feeling can be avoided to a degree. Big and small life event sometimes force their way into my self enforced prison.
I am sorry that you are triggered. I am sending much love and respect to your cub and snake.