Triggered: When someone is "triggered," it means that they have experienced a stimulus or event that has caused a strong emotional reaction or flashback related to a past traumatic experience. For example, a trigger can be a certain smell, sound, environment an individual and so forth.  This reaction can be sudden and intense, leading the individual to feel overwhelmed, anxious, or distressed. Being triggered often involves feelings of re-experiencing the trauma or feeling as though the current situation is similar to the past traumatic event.

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