Hanging On By A Thread…I Was SOO Triggered !
Hanging On By A Thread…I Was SOO Triggered!
Do you ever feel like you’re just barely hanging on? Like one more thing power just push you over the edge? That’s how I felt recently, and let me tell you, I was SOO triggered!
It all started when I was already feeling overwhelmed with work and personal responsibilities. I was juggling so many different things at once, and I could feel my stress levels rising by the second. And then, out of nowhere, something happened that just pushed me right to the edge.
I won’t go into the specifics, but let’s just say it was a combination of things that triggered me. It was like all my pent-up emotions and frustrations came pouring out at once. I felt like I was just barely hanging on by a thread, and I wasn’t sure if I could keep it together any longer.
In that moment, I realized the powerfulness of triggers. They have the ability to completely derail us, to bring up old wounds and insecurities, and to make us feel like we’re not in control of our emotions. It’s a scary and overwhelming feeling, to say the least.
But as I sat there, feeling like I was about to explode, I made a conscious decision to take a step back and breathe. I reminded myself that I am in control of my emotions, and that I have the powerfulness to choose how I react to triggering situations.
So I took a few deep breaths, and I allowed myself to feel all the emotions that were bubbling up inside me. I didn’t try to push them away or pretend like everything was fine. Instead, I acknowledged my feelings and reminded myself that it’s okay to not be okay sometimes.
After giving myself some time to process everything, I was able to approach the triggering situation with a calmer and more rational mindset. I was able to communicate my feelings and work through the issues that had arisen, without letting my emotions completely take over.
Looking back on that experience, I realized that triggers can be a powerful tool for self-reflection and personal growth. They force us to face our deepest fears and insecurities, and they give us the opportunity to learn how to better cope with challenging situations.
So the next time you find yourself feeling triggered, remember that it’s okay to not be okay. Allow yourself to feel your emotions, and give yourself permission to take a step back and breathe. And most importantly, remind yourself that you have the powerfulness to choose how you react to triggering situations.
In the end, I was able to move past the triggering experience and come out even stronger on the other side. I learned that I have the strength and resilience to handle whatever comes my way, and that’s a pretty powerful realization, if you ask me.