What are emotional trigger points?

An action or memory that brings a change in your emotional state that has a significant effect on your mood.

Knowing your emotional trigger points.

Every action has a reaction – every emotion has a trigger point. Being aware of the responses to action and asking yourself – ‘why’ you have a specific response will help you understand the trigger points. Emotional trigger points are very specific to your five senses, so be aware of how your feel, smell, taste, touch or hear.

How do emotional triggers point affect you?

We can know the trigger points of our body because of the pain, and we respond by taking appropriate action to ease the pain, but emotional triggers are left unnoticed as we don’t immediately feel the pain. Instead, these become our memories, and when we revisit a similar experience, we get overwhelmed or stressed.

What are the emotional trigger points?

Trigger points are experienced physically and emotionally, such as anger, depression, anxiety, being out of control, loneliness, and vulnerability. Physically we experience an elevated heart rate, sweating, stomach pain, muscle tension, body stress and overall exhaustion.

How to handle the trigger points?

Emotional trigger points cause your sudden feeling of being lost or depressed. Emotional triggers are very personal, and they are yours to tune.
Being mindful of what you are experiencing in the present moment and accepting the reaction will help you understand yourself. Keeping a journal for the whys and whats of the emotional trigger points will help you be aware of your trigger points. Slowly and steadily, you can train your mind to be more responsible in managing emotions.

Why should we address your trigger points?

Understanding and being aware of your emotional trigger points not only helps your mental wellness but also improves your relationship with others. The process of achieving mindfulness reduces unnecessary stress on your body and mind. Clear and pleasant thoughts will help you to take correct decisions.