1 : to cause or facilitate the beginning of : set going initiate a program of reform enzymes that initiate fermentation. 2 : to induct into membership by or as if by special rites. 3 : to instruct in the rudiments or principles of something : introduce.

Some common synonyms of initiate are begin, commence, inaugurate, start, and usher in.

What is another word for triggered?

led	caused
spurred	instigated
begat	begot
set in motion	put in motion
touched off	triggered off

Trigger is defined as to fire a gun or to start a series of events or emotions. An example of trigger is to shoot a rifle while hunting. An example of trigger is to start crying at a movie, thereby causing many other people in the theater to begin weeping.

▲ Opposite of to initiate something. prevent. avert. obviate.

To be triggered is to have an intense emotional or physical reaction, such as a panic attack, after encountering a trigger.

In the new colloquial sense being “triggered” means a relatively minor thing, akin to being upset or sad or disgusted. When used as an insult, it’s meant to be synonymous with being weak, sensitive or easily upset.

Use these strategies to start healing your emotional triggers.

1. Be aware. In your journal, identify your top three emotional triggers which cause you to be most upset and thrown off balance.
2. Track the trigger’s origin.
3. Reprogram negative beliefs.
4. Act as if.
5. Work with a therapist or coach.

Some examples of common triggers are:

• the anniversary dates of losses or trauma.
• frightening news events.
• too much to do, feeling overwhelmed.
• family friction.
• the end of a relationship.
• spending too much time alone.
• being judged, criticized, teased, or put down.
• financial problems, getting a big bill.

With practice, the reaction to your emotional triggers could subside, but they may never go away. The best you can do is to quickly identify when an emotion is triggered and then choose what to say or do next.

Triggers can be people, places or things, as well as smells, words or colours. Emotional triggers are automatic responses to the way others express emotions, like anger or sadness. For example, you may not have a problem interacting with an angry person, but find it hard to deal with someone who’s crying.

Behavioural triggers Triggers are actions or events that play a role in prompting particular behaviours. Triggers can be used deliberately by teachers to prompt correct student behaviour.

Common situations that trigger intense emotions include:

• rejection.
• betrayal.
• unjust treatment.
• challenged beliefs.
• helplessness or loss of control.
• being excluded or ignored.
• disapproval or criticism.
• feeling unwanted or unneeded.

We call a stimulus that impacts behavior a “trigger.” Triggers can be both positive and negative. An example of a positive trigger is smiling back at a smiling baby. However, it is the negative triggers that we need to become aware of that can cause us to “go reactive.”

Signs You’ve Been Triggered: Examples of Trauma Symptoms

1. Bothered by small things.
2. Sensory sensitivity – easily overstimulated, bothered by noises or body sensations that don’t always bother you (e.g. touch from others, tags on clothing)
3. Anger feels sudden and uncontrollable.

These are some of the specific psychological and spiritual tools to help us respond, rather than react, to our own triggers.

1. Name it.
2. Seek the source.
3. Be aware of projection.
4. Notice hyperarousal signs.
5. Don’t fight the inner voice.
6. Practice knowing and showing your emotions.
7. Take a breather.
8. Try an echo response.

Here are 5 suggestions to help you stop overreacting:

1. Don’t neglect the basics.
2. Tune in and name it.
3. Put a positive spin on it.
4. Breathe before responding.
5. Identify and resolve emotional “leftovers.” Notice patterns in your overreactions.

Coping With Triggers

1. Deep breathing.
2. Expressive writing.
3. Grounding.
4. Mindfulness.
5. Relaxation.
6. Self-soothing.
7. Social support.

A trigger warning is a statement made prior to sharing potentially disturbing content. That content might include graphic references to topics such as sexual abuse, self-harm, violence, eating disorders, and so on, and can take the form of an image, video clip, audio clip, or piece of text.

Triggers Are Unique

1. Disrespect of personal space.
2. Receiving insults.
3. Receiving threats.
4. Being lied to.
5. Being corrected.
6. Being accused of something that is untrue.
7. Being talked over or interrupted.
8. Being ignored.

Some common anger triggers include: personal problems, such as missing a promotion at work or relationship difficulties. a problem caused by another person such as cancelling plans. an event like bad traffic or getting in a car accident.

If you feel yourself getting angry, what should you do?

1. Tell yourself to calm down.
2. Force yourself to leave the situation.
3. Use visualization to calm down.
4. Count to 10 (or 50… or 100) if you feel like you’re about to do or say something harmful.
5. Splash some cold water on your face.
6. Slow down and focus on your breathing.

Lots of people cry when they feel frustrated, angry, or embarrassed. When you get mad, your body produces a flood of hormones that stimulate strong reactions in your body — everything from a racing heart to sweaty palms to short-term memory loss. In response to the elevated stress level, you may cry.