Is Being Triggered a Bad Thing?

Typically, the term ‘trigger,’ which I prefer to call an ‘activator,’ describes an emotional or psychological reaction to a situation, memory, or stimulus that reminds a person of a past trauma, memory, or distress. While many people associate being ‘activated’ (or ‘triggered’) with something negative or unpleasant, that is not always the case. If reframed … Continue reading Is Being Triggered a Bad Thing?