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28. Triggers
In this episode, Dr. Caroline dives into a term that's often thrown around but not always fully understood — triggers.
We hear it all the time: “That was so triggering!” — but what does being triggered really mean? Spoiler alert: it’s not just about feeling annoyed or disagreeing with someone.
Dr. Caroline breaks down the true definition of a trigger, why using the term incorrectly can trivialize serious mental health conditions like PTSD, and how to spot the difference between feeling upset and experiencing a trauma response.
In This Episode, You'll Learn:
What a trigger actually is — a…
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