I know many people are shocked when I admit that. It sounds so incredibly grinchy and uncharitable. I feel bad that I don’t get excited about Christmas anymore, but it’s just one big trigger for me ...

Ever catch yourself getting stuck on feelings that used to roll right off your back? It is not just your imagination, ...

Spoken words, news headlines, sounds, facial expressions, and even scents can trigger intense emotional reactions, including anxiety, annoyance, or anger. These types of stimuli are called “emotional ...

That sudden, intense desire for chocolate after a stressful meeting. The midnight refrigerator raid when you’re feeling lonely. The inexplicable need for mac and cheese when you’re overwhelmed. We ...

A trigger event is a person, place, thing, or situation that elicits an intense or unexpected emotional response. A trigger could be health-related, like suffering a heart attack, being diagnosed with ...

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a type of mental illness that hinders a person’s ability to manage their emotions. People with this condition may experience overreactions to certain triggers, ...