Hi All,
I have been wondering if other people have anxiety triggers. I've always been quite sensitive, though have gotten a little tougher with age. Last Friday I triggered my anxiety by watching a scary zombie movie, which I knew I shouldn't have done, but did not expect to struggle so much with anxiety for the last few days. Even just thinking or mentioning the movie makes me fearful.
So I was wondering if others have triggers, I have quite a few things I avoid because I worry they will set me off. It is kind of a sucky way to live life.
For me, I have to be very careful with movies, TV, books.. anything too scary, unfair, cruelty to animals, or just too sad can set me off.
I also have to be careful with social media, news.. etc.
I don't travel, because being away from home can trigger me. So hard to explain to workmates that I haven't traveled and nor do I want to. 😞
Meeting new people, new situations. but also not doing these things can set me off. Getting into trouble at work, accidentally breaking a road rule, or being told off by someone. Even if I THINK I did something wrong with work it can set me off.
Being alone in some places, like events, shops, etc.
When I'm already suffering anxiety, the chance of triggering myself again is always more likely than when I'm in a good place.
I know a lot about what can trigger my anxiety, I just wish I knew how to turn it off once it starts. 😞 One moment can lead to weeks of despair.
