Yes, triggers can happen even if you have no conscious memory of the original cause. This is because the nervous system “remembers” threats separately from our conscious memory. You may…
When you react to things that don’t seem related to your past, it may be because you have no conscious memory of the event related to the trigger. The nervous…
What seems like a small or insignificant event to you may be seen by your nervous system as an indication of threat. For example, if a man in a blue…
Yes, the body can “remember” trauma, although not in the way we typically think of memory. When the body remembers, it is not with words but with sensory information. This…
While I wouldn’t say it’s “bad” to look for the trauma memory behind the trigger, I would say it’s not recommended. This is because Trying to push for memories in…
Yes, your body can be triggered before your mind is aware of it. This happens because sensory input is processed by the brain’s survival systems before it arrives at the…
It can be confusing when a strong emotional reaction appears days after an event. This happens because the nervous system sometimes processes stressful experiences over time rather than all at…
Sometimes the intensity of a reaction can seem disproportionate to the situation. You might feel embarrassed or frustrated that you “overreacted.” This happens because the intense reaction is often tied…
Triggers can be very subtle. Your nervous system can detect them even when you are not consciously aware of what it noticed. Triggers can also come from internal experiences, not…
For some people, there are subtle early signs that a flashback may be beginning. Look for: a sudden change in body temperature narrowing vision or muffled hearing floating or unreal…