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Do You Know Your Triggers?
Knowing your triggers can be hugely positive.
I have made it no secret that I’ve been battling with depression for most of my life. I’ve worked hard over the years on my own, with therapists, and take an antidepressant to maintain my overall sense of balance.
For the most part, I maintain an even keel. And I practice at that regularly. I meditate daily, express gratitude for numerous things every day, and focus on mindfulness practices. All these keep me centered, balanced, and best able to function well overall.
But like everyone, there are triggers that get me upset, angry, hurt, and put me into a negative headspace. Things occur that pull me out of my normal centered, calm, well-adjusted place and impact me negatively.
This takes different forms in different situations. Idiots driving in the left lane blocking traffic trigger me to get annoyed and shout sometimes. Reading about atrocities against women, minorities, LGBTQA+ rights, and other social injustices makes me sad and angry. When I look at certain aspects of my life and expect too much of myself, I can get annoyed, frustrated, and displeased overall.
Whether it’s an outside influence or an inside one, you have triggers. What they are and how they impact you is variable. But knowing them and recognizing them…
