Triggered During Your Healing Journey

Once upon a time, there was a young man named David who had just gone through a painful breakup with his long-term partner. He knew that healing after the breakup would be a long and difficult process, but he was determined to get through it.

David started seeing a therapist to help him work through his feelings of sadness and loss. He also began spending more time with his friends and family, trying to stay busy and distract himself from his pain.

Despite his best efforts, however, David found himself getting triggered by things that reminded him of his ex. It could be something as small as a song they used to listen to together or a place they used to frequent. Suddenly, he would feel overwhelmed with emotions and find himself crying uncontrollably.

David was frustrated with himself for getting so easily triggered, but his therapist reassured him that it was a normal part of the healing process. She explained that triggers are like wounds that haven't fully healed yet, and that it takes time and care to work through them.

With his therapist's help, David learned coping strategies to deal with his triggers when they arose. He practiced mindfulness and self-care, and slowly but surely, he began to feel more like himself again.

One day, David was walking through the park when he saw a couple holding hands, laughing and enjoying each other's company. At first, he felt a pang of sadness and jealousy, but then he reminded himself of how far he had come in his healing journey.

David realized that healing after a breakup wasn't about never getting triggered or feeling sad again, but rather about learning to cope with those emotions in a healthy way. He smiled to himself, feeling proud of all the progress he had made, and continued on his walk with a newfound sense of hope for the future.

Reflection work

Have you ever gone through a breakup and found yourself getting triggered by things that reminded you of your ex, despite your best efforts to move on?