International Mental Health Day 2022 10/10/2022
As part of our theme to promoting awareness on this very important day, the following is a fantastic article to help support individuals who face challenges with mental health, and give knowledge and support to those who manage personnel who face these challenges.
TRIGGERS.
Triggers are external events or circumstances that may produce very uncomfortable emotional or psychiatric symptoms, such as anxiety, panic, discouragement, despair, or negative self-talk. Reacting to triggers is nor mal, but if we don’t recognize them and respond to them appropriately, they may actually cause a downward spiral, making us feel worse and worse.
Some examples of common triggers are:
The anniversary dates of losses or trauma
Frightening news events
Too much to do, feeling overwhelmed
Family friction
The end of a relationship
Spending too much time alone
Being judged, criticized, teased, or put down
Financial problems, getting a big bill
Physical illness
Sexual harassment
Being yelled at
Aggressive-sounding noises or exposure to anything that makes you Feel uncomfortable
Being around someone who has treated you badly
Certain smells, tastes, or noises
I think we can all relate to at least one of these points, especially the “Financial Element”
Identifying Triggers
Write “Triggers” on the second tab and insert several sheets of paper. On the first page, write down those things that, if they occur, might cause an increase in your symptoms. They may have triggered or increased symptoms in the past. It may be hard to think of all of your triggers right away. Add triggers to your list when ever you become aware of them. It is not necessary to project catastrophic things that might happen, such as war, natural disaster, or a huge personal loss. If those things were to occur, you would use the actions you describe in the triggers action plan more often and increase the length of time you use them. When listing your triggers, write those that are more possible or sure to occur, or which may already be occurring in your life.
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