Topic: What triggers you?
The Owl !KThEOwLwbU started this discussion 11 years ago #42,296
Serious question
Mine is if people I respect and value insult or mock me. Also insects touching my skin.
Mine is if people I respect and value insult or mock me. Also insects touching my skin.
kook !!mCVqftDha joined in and replied with this 11 years ago, 1 minute later[^] [v] #561,616
Serious question: what exactly do you mean by trigger? How does it present itself?
Killer Lettuce !!iNo3FkiZx joined in and replied with this 11 years ago, 38 seconds later, 1 minute after the original post[^] [v] #561,617
What exactly are you defining as "triggering"? Something that causes you mild annoyance? Strong anger? Gives you a panic attack?
kook !!mCVqftDha replied with this 11 years ago, 41 seconds later, 2 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #561,620
The Owl !KThEOwLwbU (OP) replied with this 11 years ago, 58 seconds later, 3 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #561,622
@561,616 (kook !!mCVqftDha)
It gives me serious anxiety and panic attacks mostly
Takes me a long time to stop thinking about it and before I started taking medication it couls easily lead me into a spiral of self-loathing and suicidal thoughts although that's a bit better since then.
It gives me serious anxiety and panic attacks mostly
Takes me a long time to stop thinking about it and before I started taking medication it couls easily lead me into a spiral of self-loathing and suicidal thoughts although that's a bit better since then.
The Owl !KThEOwLwbU (OP) double-posted this 11 years ago, 47 seconds later, 4 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #561,624
kook !!mCVqftDha replied with this 11 years ago, 33 seconds later, 4 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #561,625
@561,622 (The Owl !KThEOwLwbU)
You have panic attacks over insults and insects? That sounds like a horrific existence. Sorry.
You have panic attacks over insults and insects? That sounds like a horrific existence. Sorry.
vocalon !74TdoRkjCc joined in and replied with this 11 years ago, 17 seconds later, 5 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #561,626
this one time i saw a bug in the toilet i usually piss in and spent a lotta time hallucinating bugs crawling all over me and it was fucked up
The Owl !KThEOwLwbU (OP) replied with this 11 years ago, 50 seconds later, 6 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #561,627
kook !!mCVqftDha replied with this 11 years ago, 1 minute later, 7 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #561,630
kook !!mCVqftDha double-posted this 11 years ago, 54 seconds later, 7 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #561,631
The Owl !KThEOwLwbU (OP) replied with this 11 years ago, 9 seconds later, 8 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #561,632
@561,630 (kook !!mCVqftDha)
It's not just any knsult that does it, people here can say anything at all and it wouldn't affect me
It's when people I am emotionally invested in and kind of rely on for support, when they do it it's worse and sets me off.
It's not just any knsult that does it, people here can say anything at all and it wouldn't affect me
It's when people I am emotionally invested in and kind of rely on for support, when they do it it's worse and sets me off.
vocalon !74TdoRkjCc replied with this 11 years ago, 1 minute later, 9 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #561,634
kook !!mCVqftDha replied with this 11 years ago, 1 minute later, 11 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #561,636
@561,632 (The Owl !KThEOwLwbU)
I see. Still that sounds like
an emotional stressful life.
Does it happen with every type of bug?
I see. Still that sounds like
an emotional stressful life.
Does it happen with every type of bug?
The Owl !KThEOwLwbU (OP) replied with this 11 years ago, 2 minutes later, 13 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #561,638
@previous (kook !!mCVqftDha)
It's really not fun at all and I wish I didn't have to deal with it
And the big one is spiders (I know they're not technically insects) but other large bugs do it as well, the smaller ones frighten me but they haven't left me feeling like the big ones do.
It's really not fun at all and I wish I didn't have to deal with it
And the big one is spiders (I know they're not technically insects) but other large bugs do it as well, the smaller ones frighten me but they haven't left me feeling like the big ones do.
kook !!mCVqftDha replied with this 11 years ago, 53 seconds later, 14 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #561,639
vocalon !74TdoRkjCc replied with this 11 years ago, 44 seconds later, 14 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #561,641
@previous (kook !!mCVqftDha)
nah. they put up with me about as much as i put up with them and i can generally pass for neurotypical pretty well so who care
nah. they put up with me about as much as i put up with them and i can generally pass for neurotypical pretty well so who care
kook !!mCVqftDha replied with this 11 years ago, 3 minutes later, 18 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #561,647
@previous (vocalon !74TdoRkjCc)
If you spaz out over pissing on a bug, it sounds like you require more care than just being tolerated.
If you spaz out over pissing on a bug, it sounds like you require more care than just being tolerated.
kook !!mCVqftDha double-posted this 11 years ago, 49 seconds later, 19 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #561,648
vocalon !74TdoRkjCc replied with this 11 years ago, 3 seconds later, 19 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #561,649
@561,647 (kook !!mCVqftDha)
not really. spazzing out isn't like, tearing at walls and shit like stereotypical psychotic people do, its more sitting in your chair zoned out and wondering if shits real or not
not really. spazzing out isn't like, tearing at walls and shit like stereotypical psychotic people do, its more sitting in your chair zoned out and wondering if shits real or not
kook !!mCVqftDha replied with this 11 years ago, 1 minute later, 20 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #561,650
Anonymous E joined in and replied with this 11 years ago, 3 seconds later, 21 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #561,651
Trigger warnings were originally for returned veterans suffering from PTSD. Now they are for everyone that has feels.
vocalon !74TdoRkjCc replied with this 11 years ago, 1 minute later, 22 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #561,652
@561,650 (kook !!mCVqftDha)
shrug. psychotic symptoms have only really manifest itself in the past 2/3 years so they'd probably be like "oh yeah they drew a lot in class and never did homework"
shrug. psychotic symptoms have only really manifest itself in the past 2/3 years so they'd probably be like "oh yeah they drew a lot in class and never did homework"
kook !!mCVqftDha replied with this 11 years ago, 16 seconds later, 22 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #561,653
Killer Lettuce !!iNo3FkiZx replied with this 11 years ago, 21 minutes later, 43 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #561,662
Well then if we're defining being triggered as serious anxiety or panic attacks, then I've never really had anything provoke a reaction like that in me. Certainly nothing in my day-to-day life. Sure things can piss me off, but not so much that I'd call myself "triggered".
@561,651 (E)
Yeah, the Tumblr kids have certainly made the concept into a bit of a joke. I do think the word could see some use beyond veterans with PTSD, but things have apparently gone a little too far.
@561,651 (E)
Yeah, the Tumblr kids have certainly made the concept into a bit of a joke. I do think the word could see some use beyond veterans with PTSD, but things have apparently gone a little too far.
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The Owl !KThEOwLwbU (OP) replied with this 11 years ago, 3 hours later, 4 hours after the original post[^] [v] #561,721
@561,648 (kook !!mCVqftDha)
id say it's always been a real issue for me. I used to be treated very poorly by my so called friends even when I was a kid and it really gave me a terrible self esteem
id say it's always been a real issue for me. I used to be treated very poorly by my so called friends even when I was a kid and it really gave me a terrible self esteem
kook !!mCVqftDha replied with this 11 years ago, 9 minutes later, 4 hours after the original post[^] [v] #561,725
Anonymous F joined in and replied with this 11 years ago, 38 minutes later, 5 hours after the original post[^] [v] #561,732
@OP
> Mine is if people I respect and value insult or mock me.
Is that a regular occurrence for you?
> Mine is if people I respect and value insult or mock me.
Is that a regular occurrence for you?
Anonymous G joined in and replied with this 11 years ago, 2 hours later, 7 hours after the original post[^] [v] #561,769
Seeing or hearing domestic violence
Being near angry strangers or manic women
Caregiving for a sick or injured person or animal
Threats of public shaming
When I acutely feel triggered I try to find a quiet space to meditate, calm down, and be mindful. Therapy, yoga, massages, and sauna visits all help me relax and feel present. If the triggered feelings are overwhelming then I tend to consume indica/sativa marijuana hybrids.
Being near angry strangers or manic women
Caregiving for a sick or injured person or animal
Threats of public shaming
When I acutely feel triggered I try to find a quiet space to meditate, calm down, and be mindful. Therapy, yoga, massages, and sauna visits all help me relax and feel present. If the triggered feelings are overwhelming then I tend to consume indica/sativa marijuana hybrids.
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Triptych !!/xkPL9myM joined in and replied with this 11 years ago, 52 minutes later, 8 hours after the original post[^] [v] #561,779
Long in-depth talks about sexual abuse set me off into intense-as-fuck anxiety attacks until I got hardcore therapy. It still fucks up my day but it's nothing I would define as "triggering".
The Owl !KThEOwLwbU (OP) replied with this 11 years ago, 2 hours later, 11 hours after the original post[^] [v] #561,864
kook !!mCVqftDha replied with this 11 years ago, 6 hours later, 17 hours after the original post[^] [v] #561,954
kook !!mCVqftDha double-posted this 11 years ago, 34 seconds later, 17 hours after the original post[^] [v] #561,955
The Owl !KThEOwLwbU (OP) replied with this 11 years ago, 6 minutes later, 17 hours after the original post[^] [v] #561,957
@previous (kook !!mCVqftDha)
It petred out in my mid-teens and I eventually became quite well liked but of course there were always people who didn't care for me
It petred out in my mid-teens and I eventually became quite well liked but of course there were always people who didn't care for me
Anonymous G replied with this 11 years ago, 35 minutes later, 18 hours after the original post[^] [v] #561,962
@561,954 (kook !!mCVqftDha)
Not outright; it's particularly when the situation feels helpless or the decisionmaking is tough. I had an ex use her chronic illnesses to abuse, manipulate, and control me.
Not outright; it's particularly when the situation feels helpless or the decisionmaking is tough. I had an ex use her chronic illnesses to abuse, manipulate, and control me.
kook !!mCVqftDha replied with this 11 years ago, 5 minutes later, 18 hours after the original post[^] [v] #561,963
Anonymous G replied with this 11 years ago, 4 minutes later, 18 hours after the original post[^] [v] #561,964
@previous (kook !!mCVqftDha)
Chronic pain and nerve damage from fracturing her skull as a child. She had bony growths impinging on nerves.
Chronic pain and nerve damage from fracturing her skull as a child. She had bony growths impinging on nerves.
kook !!mCVqftDha replied with this 11 years ago, 1 day later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #562,251
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@previous (FuckAlms !vX8K53rFBI)
lol'd. Good thing Tumblr's not in charge of the DC cinematic universe.
lol'd. Good thing Tumblr's not in charge of the DC cinematic universe.
Anonymous G replied with this 11 years ago, 44 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #562,317
@562,251 (kook !!mCVqftDha)
I don't know. She's an ex and I'm keeping it that way. I did all I could and probably for longer than I should have.
I don't know. She's an ex and I'm keeping it that way. I did all I could and probably for longer than I should have.
kook !!mCVqftDha replied with this 11 years ago, 36 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #562,331
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@previous (kook !!mCVqftDha)
I'm not sure I really know what the word means. I had never heard the term until I came here.
I'm cooking tea now -- a big salad, so like that I guess. It manifests itself with a desire to eat salad.
I'm not sure I really know what the word means. I had never heard the term until I came here.
I'm cooking tea now -- a big salad, so like that I guess. It manifests itself with a desire to eat salad.