Looking back, I can actually see some humor in one of my most common triggers. I have a noise sensitivity that, when triggered, can cause me to go into an emotional flashback accompanied by intense muscle tension and self harm. Well, one of my common triggers happens to be when I flush the toilet at work - it's such a loud toilet flush! You can laugh if you want - I know it sounds ridiculous!
Before, I would clench up, couldn't focus, get tense, irritated and angry and punch the wall or engage in other self harm. Now, my new routine is quick - flush it - then plug both of my ears. Then laugh at how ridiculous I am.
Sometimes it still triggers me but it's becoming less common and I can see some humor in the ridiculousness of the whole thing. I consider than a baby step forward.
Before, I would clench up, couldn't focus, get tense, irritated and angry and punch the wall or engage in other self harm. Now, my new routine is quick - flush it - then plug both of my ears. Then laugh at how ridiculous I am.
Sometimes it still triggers me but it's becoming less common and I can see some humor in the ridiculousness of the whole thing. I consider than a baby step forward.
