There are two types of triggers: internal and external. A trigger is a stimulation caused either by an internal thought or an external action from someone else. Whether internal or external, the trigger causes a reaction that makes a painful incident from the past feel as if it’s happening in the present. It’s almost as if we’ve been transported back to the “scene of the crime.” The “feeling” part of our brain (known as the limbic system) is wired to search for safety and confidence in what the future holds. In other words, the brain is trying to predict what will happen next. So, a trigger
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