Guest atari Posted July 20, 2004 Share Posted July 20, 2004 the beach black shorts a few different names lightbulbs tommy hilfiger jeans (or just the logo) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Shark's Revenge Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 This is a great topic Mine are: Black men of any age Taco Bell, seeing one or hearing a commerical Seeing a Taco Bell ad or garbage loud noises (of course) Having to wait in my car for someone or something When I reach for something, someone yanking it away The sound of a lighter being flicked My grandfather (I was not abused by him, though) Homeless men (serious trigger) Anyone coming up to my driver's side window Many many more... I'm a mess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest loveless aphrodite Posted August 5, 2004 Share Posted August 5, 2004 I have scary thoughs of the thought "family". Whenever I see a brother and a sister hug, watch TV alone, or just know that the are close. I get chills and wonder if there ever was any type of sexual contact among them. That is wierd! But my brothers molested me when I was a kid. Iguess I figuered my dad did worse so it must not be that bad. Of course, to see a father and daughter together creeps me out but at the same time I kinda feel envious of their relationship. Also, I too have a scene on a movie that I hate and is so scary to me. In The Color Purple.... when the main character has sex w/ 'her husband'.... it just gives me a feeling of disgust for all men. I am the only person in my office and I hate to have to deal with having a man in there with me alone. In my line of work I run background checks for anyone that comes through my doors and it is really scary when there is a sex offender alone with me in there. Showing too much of my body - although I don't wear anything skimpy. Sure there are other things, but these are my wierdest and scariest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InvisibleRellie Posted August 6, 2004 Share Posted August 6, 2004 male nurses the words "suicide", "psych ward", or "15 minutes" the hospital smell the movie "Gothica" anyone touching or holding onto my wrists laying in bed with my ears uncovered anyone telling me I'm a "bad girl" the city where it happened halloween talking to a certain one of my guy friends seeing the people that left me alone in the place it happened oddly enough the biggest one for me recently was being pulled over and getting a speeding ticket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aharddaysnight Posted September 12, 2004 Share Posted September 12, 2004 For me it's mostly smells. *cheap "protien & balsm" shampoo like Suave or V05 *the smell of freshly cut grass *weepy willow trees (he had a huge one in his yard),they smell weird *Marshal Mathers aka; Eminem because he looks EXACTLY like him. Or did. *People snaeking up on me. I know they think it's just a joke but that's a huge trigger for me and I've tried to beat the crap outta people for doing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Flossy Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 Hi this is a good idea, Ive not thought about listing them before; Blue trackies Drunk men Any of those scenes on tv Boyf saying my name during sex Autum and leaves falling from trees Boyf kissing my kneck eating chilli! noises in the night when trying to sleep the bedroom door being open at night walking down stairs in the dark orange street lights at night Mist Police vans, cars, people... blue n white trainers, red fleece jacket, black lace dress... I could go on, a very helpful exercise, thanks. New here, Laura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queen_isa Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 My triggers: White cars/vans - this one FREAKS me out!!!!!! Cars - esp white - pull up next to me on the street His car/s make/s His very common first name His last name Any topic on r*pe/abuse the "r" words or other words People not listening to me when i say "no!" Men... Boys.... Young, happy, innocent girls!!! Some songs His voice Once when his last name appeared randomly on a very boring grammar test at school the night the dark the cold alleys dark streets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babes Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 ok i have some weird triggers having an orgasm my nurses uniform small white vans beards the smell of tobacco red rugs anythign on tv about r*pe been grab on my arm old men i could go on forever but i won't Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Willow White Posted September 19, 2004 Share Posted September 19, 2004 Hearing birds chirping in the early morning (serious trigger) Being naked Body odor Hearing someone scream Foggy mornings White shirts And a few more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest absynthe Posted September 30, 2004 Share Posted September 30, 2004 I am glad and saddened there are so many others with as many triggers... great post idea hospital tests;mri's, c.t's, echo's, etc nylon jackets jagermeister lying flat on my back spiderman overexaggerated mafioso dialects cologne the dark a stream of light rape scenes or innuendos constriction scarfs earmuffs/hoods/hats having my face covered grocery stores being told i'm beautiful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dolf Posted September 30, 2004 Share Posted September 30, 2004 being naked especially laying down and being looked at when i'm naked. it makes me feel so vulnerable, cheap, ugly, used... whenever i was in bed with my (ex) partner he had gotten so used to it that when he wanted to give oral (another trigger for me) he would cover my top half before uncovering my lower half. [i used to say i was cold but niether of us believed that] it's a huge issue in any thoughts of meeting someone new...that i'll have to let them know somehow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chantelle Posted November 7, 2004 Share Posted November 7, 2004 some of my triggers: being yelled at or hearing people yell or argue or fight etc hearing his name open paddocks having my hands held unwilling anything around my neck rape scenes in movies anything that looks smiliar to what i or he was wearing deep voices on males the word biatch the movie from hell any pain i feel down there being alone screaming being touched any talk of sex or things to do with sex pat rafter (same name and looks like him) being criticized enclosed and dark places the smell of grass innocent young girls, I wonder if it will ever happen to them or if they are being abused especially when I see them around men and worry that I can’t protect them. Rape jokes People walking outside my bedroom while trying to sleep Weird a lot of them I know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Whitney Posted December 2, 2004 Share Posted December 2, 2004 I share many of the "typical triggers," but some that are really weird are: Certain smells, musty, mildewy smells particular A sky filled with tons of balloons 4 poster beds electric blankets My major trigger is Dr. Suess's The Cat in the Hat (I almost lost it when the movie came out last year & it was everywhere, all the time). I know, I'm nuts Turtle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeWithin Posted December 5, 2004 Share Posted December 5, 2004 Let's see: Hearing/seeing his name and the town he lives in. Beer Pong (drinking game) The smell of beer Anyone coming up behind me without my knowledge A certain sound of a door closing (it's weird, it's not every door- but some doors close differently and the sounds reflect that). Small round bruises on my forarms Laying on my back Campus apartments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perfect_Until_That_Day Posted December 5, 2004 Share Posted December 5, 2004 1. I totally hate the smell of "Cool Waters" cologne. 2. As sick as this can sound, the smell of "that." It totally reminds me of then. 3. I hate hotel rooms, period. I'll stop there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mercurygirl Posted December 5, 2004 Share Posted December 5, 2004 Maybe these aren't so weird but... 1. Confederate Flags 2. Men with ponytails 3. Flannel (esp. sheets or red flannel shirts) 4. Dorm rooms[/font][/size] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
summerbreeze Posted December 6, 2004 Share Posted December 6, 2004 The one I just realized was a trigger is... when I'm in bed and my husband walks down the hall to the bedroom, when I hear his footsteps coming my way, I freeze, get scared and hold my breath... it never dawned on me that it was a trigger, I knew I got scared, knew there was no reason to be, but I would automatically hold my breath.... Summerbreeze Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heathermk01 Posted December 6, 2004 Share Posted December 6, 2004 everytime i see my car door and the dent ( he vandalized it and i never had it fixed yet) certain smells my coat and clothes i wore that night certain songs and movies guys with glasses army stuff (he is in the army) everytime i go to work and someone mentions him or talks about him the cold weather a car that resembles his anything to do with sex damn almost everything!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chel.sea. Posted December 20, 2004 Share Posted December 20, 2004 -when my arms/hands fall asleep during the night, and i can't protect myself -the edges of mattresses. -friends talking about sex with people they love- i hate refusing to hear about the goodness that they find. -madonnas. especially those that are crying. what a strange relief to say anything to anyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ink Posted December 20, 2004 Share Posted December 20, 2004 I know this is a last entry, but... - The daycare I used to go to. Hate even going NEAR the place - Old vans without windows in the back - Kid food running into each-other on a paper plate. Like apple-sauce running into baked beans (that one must sound really weird.) - Sometimes exterminators ...those are the only weird ones I can think of right now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ange Posted December 22, 2004 Share Posted December 22, 2004 Mine are: ~the dark ~small, tight spaces ~being touched by men w/o giving permission ~the German language (one of my abusers spoke German. I have to get past this one since it is one of my majors in college) ~warm hands ~anyone who looks or sounds like my abusers ~yelling and fighting ~the woods Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elektra Posted December 28, 2004 Share Posted December 28, 2004 Hi! Ok...deal with this one...my own laugh. I blocked it for so long. I am 35 and when I started going through recovery, it came out. Anyone else have personal traits that trigger them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikee Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 In my highschool gym class we had to put on these mesh pinnies to play games like capture the flag or baton runs. The pinnies had an odd smell to them; a mixture of sweat and storage moisture. That smell triggers me really bad. Several times I had to fake cramps to get out of wearing one on those days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefanie Posted January 1, 2005 Share Posted January 1, 2005 (edited) For some odd reason, I don't think I've ever seen this thread. I don't come to the public forums very often (besides the public: fun forum)! But anyway, here are some of my triggers: -The smell of a certain kind of cologne (it's called "Jupe") -Black & milds -the dark -getting into my car at night, or anything that has to do with facing the car where I can't see what's behind me -parking lots -a wooded area, somewhere with a lot of trees or bushes -knives -r*pe scenes on tv or movies -the word "r*pe"... I can't say it and I can barely hear it without my heart beating out of my chest. -parking next to vans -hearing people make callous comments about r*pe -going to the grocery store -being burned -being startled, like if someone sneaks up in back of me -the word "cunt" -my hair getting pulled -smelling breath that smells like a combination of alcohol and cigarettes -sex -being on my period That's all I can't think of right now, I'm sure there's many more. Edited January 1, 2005 by Stefanie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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