If you have been reading my emails this week, you know I've been reflecting on emotional, physical or spiritual hurt.
I've shared tips for dealing with the tough emotions that seem to mushroom during the holidays.
Just this week, my emotional barometer was off the charts after a call from my son who has been incarcerated since May 2008.
His emotions were RAW.
My emotions were RAW.
It was 30 minutes of emotional flooding. My son's raw emotions were “triggered” by the holidays and my visit with his younger brother.
He was overcome with out-of-control feelings and thoughts and I was baring the brunt of it.
Sadly, it was one of many, many real life episodes I've experienced over the years that exemplify how hurting people hurt themselves and others.
While he has come a long way in learning how to cope with the unhealthy patterns of thinking and behavior that got him arrested in the first place, he still struggles significantly.
Our emotional flooding may not be as extreme as my son's, but emotions can and do impact our lives.
Whether we're reeling from an unhealthy relationship,
a devastating loss, or some experience in our life that we have no control over, stress can accumulate quickly and take over!
Like my son, we may find ourself facing new problems from old, painful perspectives and ugly feelings pop up.
Let's review the 4 tips for coping with emotional triggers!
- Tip # 1 Boundaries vs Retaliation Read More
- Tip # 2 Plan ahead Read
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- Tip # 3 Practice acceptance Read
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- Tip # 4 Address Your Emotional Wounds Read Below 😊
