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Triggers
Triggers are the things that trigger your pain, memories, flashbacks, mind control programming, etc. They can be many different things. Some examples of triggers would be:

a. certain smells
b. certain colors
c. places
d. the way someone touches you
e. time of day
f. certain words, tones of voice, etc..

If you are married, it is important to communicate with your spouse if it is safe doing so. He/she could help you when you do get triggered, or have flashbacks, etc... A good support system is important in the healing process.

Below is a chart for you to list the triggers, how you deal with the triggers, and things that you can do to help prevent being triggered: Example: Using mulberry scented candles instead of vanilla scented candles because you get triggered by vanilla scented candles.

                                                                                                          THINGS YOU CAN CHANGE TO HELP
TRIGGERS                                                                                                         DECREASE TRIGGERS

1.____________________________________              _____________________________________________

2.____________________________________              _____________________________________________

3.____________________________________              _____________________________________________

4.____________________________________              _____________________________________________

5.___________________________________                _____________________________________________

6._________________________________________                      ____________________________________________________

7._________________________________________                      ____________________________________________________

8._________________________________________                      ____________________________________________________

9._________________________________________                      ____________________________________________________

10.                                                              _____________________________________________

SUGGESTIONS FOR HANDLING BEING TRIGGERED:

1. Prayer

2. Take deep breathes.

3. Talk to a safe person.

4. Go for a walk.

5. Take a hot shower/bath.

6. Clean.

7. Write through them.

It is important to deal with the underlying causes of the triggering. However, don't push yourself. Give yourself time to heal and work through them.