“Triggered, Tired, and Trying to Keep It Together”: By Amariyah Speaks | Empowered Life Now | The 5R Reset

amariyahspeaks
Jul 4
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Updated: 6 days ago

Ever felt hijacked by your own reaction?

You were fine one moment… and then—boom—your chest tightens, you shut down, lash out, or cry.

You’re not crazy. You’re not broken. You’ve just been triggered.

Triggers are unhealed messengers. They show up loud and messy, but they’re actually here to help you see unprocessed thoughts and feelings that need a healing resolution.

💡 What Is a Trigger, Really?

A trigger is when the present moment pokes a past wound. It’s not the current situation—it’s the meaning your nervous system has attached to it. That meaning is usually formed in childhood, trauma, or past patterns of neglect or rejection.

Think of a trigger as a flashing light saying:

“Hey, something here still hurts. Pay attention. Not to punish yourself—but to free yourself.”

🌿 The Inner Work Process: “Feel it. Name it. Reclaim it.”

Here’s how we walk through a trigger instead of being ruled by it:

1. Feel It (Without Shame)

Your emotion is valid. Anger, sadness, jealousy, fear—none of them are wrong. They're just signals.

🧘🏽‍♀️ Pause and ask: “What am I feeling right now? Where do I feel it in my body?”

Let yourself breathe into it. Stay curious, not critical.

2. Name the Story

Behind every emotional flare-up is a thought. And behind that thought is usually a story that formed when you were younger.

✍🏾 Journal prompt: “What story am I telling myself right now? Is it true? Or is it familiar?”

Example:

Trigger: Your friend doesn’t text back.
Story: “I’m not important. People always leave me.”
Truth: You’re important whether they respond or not. That story belongs to your past, not your present.

3. Reclaim Your Power

This is where we shift. You’re not a victim of your emotions—you’re the observer, the healer, the chooser.

💬 Try saying: “I’m allowed to feel this, and I can choose a new response. I give myself what I was once denied: safety, love, and truth.”

You are not your trigger. You are the one who notices the trigger. That’s real power.

🌈 Midweek Invitation

This week, let your triggers teach you—not control you. Every reaction is a doorway. Instead of slamming it shut, open it with compassion and walk yourself through.