Recognising early warning signs

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  Most trigger responses have an early stage — small, often subtle signals — before they build into a fuller reaction. Learning to spot these early can create a small window for choice.

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  Common early warning signs

  • A sudden shift in mood without an obvious reason
  • Your breathing becoming shallow or held
  • An urge to leave, go quiet, or check out
  • A specific phrase or thought repeating in your mind
  • Irritability or a short temper appearing quickly
  • A subtle sense of dread or unease

  You don't need to catch every trigger early — this is a practice that develops gradually, not something to master overnight.

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