I was triggered

Jan 24, 2017, 03:02 PM

I was triggered really bad today by something I saw

Possible trigger:

for the whole day, all I had going round in my mind was my grandad's death

really difficult memories to deal with today, and I got extremely violent (I wanted to hurt myself too)
my grandad was a builder, and fell off the roof and died

not pleasant to remember

I am just so glad today is over

trying to recover from it all

Open Eyes · Jan 24, 2017, 06:37 PM

I am sorry you experienced a trigger today that brought about the upsetting memories of what happened to your grandfather.

When this happens, remember you are "safe" in the now and that it's ok to be patient and allow this to pass. Acknowledge that you remember, it was sad and whatever feelings you have from that and practice some safe self soothing thoughts and giving self time to allow it to pass.

Trace14 · Jan 24, 2017, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shattered sanity

I was triggered really bad today by something I saw

Possible trigger:

for the whole day, all I had going round in my mind was my grandad's death

really difficult memories to deal with today, and I got extremely violent (I wanted to hurt myself too)
my grandad was a builder, and fell off the roof and died

not pleasant to remember

I am just so glad today is over

trying to recover from it all

Sorry you had to go through this. Triggers are so sneaky and mind numbing. Give yourself some time to rest and heal. Protein meals and lots of fluids. Be good to your self.

Unrigged64072835 · Jan 24, 2017, 07:39 PM

Sorry that this happened to you.

Jan 25, 2017, 05:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Open Eyes

I am sorry you experienced a trigger today that brought about the upsetting memories of what happened to your grandfather.

When this happens, remember you are "safe" in the now and that it's ok to be patient and allow this to pass. Acknowledge that you remember, it was sad and whatever feelings you have from that and practice some safe self soothing thoughts and giving self time to allow it to pass.

thanks.

I honestly think sometimes it's easier said than done

you just get lost in the memory

Possible trigger:

but I am honestly glad I didn't hurt myself with the wood

I was really going to stick the spikes in my arm

Jan 25, 2017, 05:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trace14

Sorry you had to go through this. Triggers are so sneaky and mind numbing. Give yourself some time to rest and heal. Protein meals and lots of fluids. Be good to your self.

yes, lots of fluids.
very good tip (and again, 1 I often forget)

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