A Tool Kit for Coping

Coping with Triggers

THINGS YOU CAN SAY WHEN FEELING TRIGGERED

I need a moment to process my emotions.

I feel overwhelmed right now.

I need some space to calm down.

I'm struggling with my emotions at the moment.

I feel triggered by what just happened.

I need to step away for a bit to collect my thoughts.

I'm feeling really sensitive right now.

I need to take a deep breath and center myself.

I feel like my emotions are getting the best of me.

I'm finding it hard to stay calm in this situation.

I'm feeling reactive and I need to pause.

I'm feeling vulnerable and it's affecting me.

I need to check in with myself before I respond.

I feel like I'm on edge right now.

I need to practice self-care to manage my triggers.

I'm struggling to stay grounded in this moment.

I feel like I'm on an emotional rollercoaster.

I need to remind myself to stay present.

I'm feeling a wave of emotions that I need to process.

I'm finding it hard to stay balanced right now.

I need to acknowledge my feelings before I can move forward.

I'm feeling reactive and I need to find my calm.

I need to practice self-compassion in this moment.

I'm feeling triggered and I need to address it.

I need to remind myself that my feelings are valid.

I'm feeling overwhelmed and I need to ground myself.

I'm struggling to stay centered in this situation.

I need to practice mindfulness to manage my triggers.

I'm feeling emotionally charged and I need to process it.

I need to remind myself that I have the power to navigate my triggers.