Here are the lyrics of my original song “Triggers.”
For me it’s the cold and the dark.
For him it’s not finding a safe place to park.
For some it’s a loud noise.
For others it’s rude boys.
For many it’s news of attacks by a shark.
Everybody’s got a trigger.
Most of us have more than one.
Some are small and some are bigger.
None of them are ever fun.
Triggers are remnants of memories traumatic.
Reactions to triggers can seem over dramatic.
Triggers can haunt you, but don’t let them daunt you.
Because there are ways to make them less automatic.
Everybody’s got a trigger.
Most of us have more than one.
Some are small and some are bigger.
None of them are ever fun.
Therapy treats people’s triggers.
Research has proven some facts and some figures.
Certain movement of eyes, much to people’s surprise,
Make reactions to triggers smaller in size.
Everybody’s got a trigger.
Most of us have more than one.
Some are small and some are bigger.
None of them are ever fun.
People get triggered, that’s known.
I’ve gotten triggered each time that I’ve flown.
If I’ve triggered you here
My apologies, dear,
I hope that it helps to know you’re not alone.
Everybody’s got trigger.
Me and you and you and you.
Some are small and some are bigger.
Now my Triggers song is through.
©️ Ann Koplow, 2018
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Here is a live performance of my Triggers song:
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My triggers include the cold, the dark, being rejected, making mistakes, forgetting the words while I’m performing, cruelty, and awful people in positions of power over me.
Do you see triggers in my other images for today?
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What are your thoughts and feelings about this triggers post?
Thanks to all who help me deal with daily triggers, including YOU.
