Recently I had a conversation with a friend/colleague about feeling safe. We did a little experiment: I asked him, “Do you feel safe right now?”. At first he answered, “Yes, of course!”, but after a few moments he noticed that he had thoughts that bubbled up that definitely countered his original answer. Thoughts like, “What […]
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How to Manage Unavoidable Triggers
Managing triggers for mental health can be challenging, especially when circumstances prevent us from avoiding them entirely. When you’re confronted with a situation that evokes negative emotions or memories what can you do? I think first it’s important to recognize what might be a trigger. Some things might be easy to identify already such as […]