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External triggers
Cues in the outside world — people, places, sounds, situations.
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External triggers come from outside you — things you can see, hear, smell or encounter in the world. They often resemble some detail of a past difficult experience, even a small one.
Examples people commonly recognise
- A particular tone of voice, raised or otherwise
- A specific place, room, or type of building
- Certain smells, sounds, or pieces of music
- A date, anniversary, or time of year
- Being in a crowd, or conversely, being alone
- Certain phrases or words used in an argument
