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Waiting -

For some, waiting isn't just a test of patience—it's a trigger echoing a history of uncertainty or instability.

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If you experienced unreliable care or lived in perpetual anticipation, then you might have developed intolerance to uncertainty, which is manifested while waiting.

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Being lied to -

Being lied to can trigger the wound of being unable to trust. While people lie every day, the truth is we can't control someone else's willingness to tell the truth.

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Knowing that you've been lied to can bring up feelings of being gaslit. This can remind you of a caregiver who was untrustworthy, which made you feel unsafe as a child.

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Being ignored -

Feeling ignored can be linked to the fear of abandonment or neglect, which is deeply ingrained from early life experiences.

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For example, eating a meal with someone on their phone can trigger the wound of being ignored.

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Being interrupted -

Being interrupted can trigger the wound of being talked over by caregivers and treated like our words didn't matter.

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If you're unable to let it go, and instead become confrontational or even aggressive, it could be that it's activating an inner wound.

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Being teased -

Teasing is a common display of affection for some people. However, someone who was made fun of during childhood might be more sensitive to teasing than others.

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In childhood, many weren't allowed to express their discomfort and suffered silently, causing them to have their boundaries violated.

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Disorganization -

People who grew up in chaotic environments may develop a strong dislike for disorder.

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This could later develop into an obsessive need for order and control, turning a simple messy room into a potential stressor.

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Criticism -

If you as a child were constantly criticized or belittled, you might have developed an acute sensitivity to criticism.

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Criticism -

This pet peeve is reflective of the wound of inadequacy, which can resurface even with constructive feedback.

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People who constantly talk about their diet -

Many people who experienced childhood trauma also struggle with self-esteem and body image, and may even use food as a coping mechanism.

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People who constantly talk about their diet -

Being around someone constantly talking about their body and their diet can bring up uncomfortable feelings about our own bodies.

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Inconsistency -

Inconsistency can trigger those who've experienced emotional or physical instability during their formative years.

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Inconsistency -

Unpredictability might have left a deep wound, making them crave consistency and routine to feel safe.

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Loud noises -

Aversion to loud noises may be more than a sensory dislike. It could be a trauma response from an aggressive environment.

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Sudden, loud sounds might bring back the fear and anxiety associated with conflict or violence.

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Invasion of personal space -

If your personal boundaries were regularly violated as a child, you could have developed a heightened sensitivity towards your personal space.

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Invasion of personal space -

An invasion, even unintentional, might trigger the trauma of feeling unsafe or disrespected.

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Being cut off in traffic or a line -

While most of us find this behavior annoying due to the disrespect, we can often recognize that it says more about the behavior of the other person than ourselves.

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However, someone who becomes extremely upset most likely internalized the behavior, and now it's brought up feelings of not being seen or heard during childhood.

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Passive-aggressive behavior -

For those who grew up in homes with passive-aggressive caregivers, the same behavior in adulthood can be triggering.

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Passive-aggressive behavior -

This is because it takes you back to that feeling of being a small child unable to express discomfort.

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Being rushed -

This might originate in the feelings of pressure and high expectations in childhood.

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Being rushed -

The experience of constantly being hurried or pushed can create an adverse reaction to similar situations in adulthood.

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Being put on the spot -

This is a common trigger for people put on the spot in childhood, either by authoritarian parents or caregivers with poor communication skills.

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Being put on the spot activates feeling stuck and worried that whatever we say will get us in more trouble.

Sources: (Psychology Today) (Psych Central)

See also: Can your genes carry your family’s past trauma?

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