Is triggered and offended the same thing?

There is a huge but unclear difference between being offended because a person was insulted, and being triggered because of trauma that a word, a sight, or an experience literally triggers back into one’s mind and body. Not all things that challenge you or make you slightly uncomfortable are triggering.

Is it rude to say triggered?

In the new colloquial sense being “triggered” means a relatively minor thing, akin to being upset or sad or disgusted. When used as an insult, it’s meant to be synonymous with being weak, sensitive or easily upset.

How do you use the word triggered?

Triggered sentence example

1. Was that what triggered his decision to leave?
2. He sensed the ward he triggered and waited.
3. We tend to notice every time the expected effect is triggered by the cause, but may not notice all the times it isn’t.

Is triggered a slang word?

Urban Dictionary is used to define slang and colloquial terms, and it proceeds to define “triggered” as “when someone gets offended or gets their feelings hurt, often used in memes to describe feminist, or people with strong victimization.” This definition is insulting and trivializes the actual meaning of the word.

Can you be triggered by a word?

Trigger words and phrases are those that cause a listener to feel strong emotions because of previous experiences. Trigger words can sometimes be so personal that other people can’t be expected to foresee that their use of the word or phrase will be a trauma trigger.

Whats triggered mean?

To be triggered is to have an intense emotional or physical reaction, such as a panic attack, after encountering a trigger. Related words: content warning.

Where did the word triggered come from?

The word “trigger” for the lever of a gun or trap was originally spelled “tricker”, and came from the Dutch trekken, to pull. From 1930 “to trigger” an event, idea, or action was to act as a catalyst for it.

When people say they are triggered?

Triggers are anything that remind someone of previous trauma. To be triggered is to have an intense emotional or physical reaction, such as a panic attack, after encountering a trigger. Related words: content warning.

Does the word ‘triggered’ need to stop?

But here’s the thing: it needs to stop. In the new colloquial sense being “triggered” means a relatively minor thing, akin to being upset or sad or disgusted. When used as an insult, it’s meant to be synonymous with being weak, sensitive or easily upset.

Is “trigger” a derogatory word?

“Sorry, didn’t meant to trigger you.” Go on any social media platform or news article and you’re likely to see the word “trigger” used in some capacity. I seem to run into it the most when it’s being used in a derogatory sense, an insult used to disparage people who don’t agree with the author’s viewpoint or who make an appeal to compassion.

Why do we use “triggered” for a very specific thing?

Over time, a term with a very specific clinical meaning had its connotation and denotation changed. Furthermore, when a word’s common meaning is changed the phenomenon that it is associated with can be looked upon differently as well. Given all of this, I think it’s important that we use “triggered” to mean a very specific thing.

What are some self-help strategies for dealing with triggers?

Once that is underway, you can use some of the following self-help strategies to cope with situations that are triggers for you: 1 Practice relaxation techniques. 2 Avoid unhealthy behaviors. 3 Become aware of your triggers. 4 Anticipate and plan a coping strategy for triggers. 5 Call someone if you’re feeling triggered. 6 (more items)