sensory triggers

The Nervous System | Trauma and Healing

When You Can’t Remove the Trigger, Here’s What You Can Actually Do
ByMary M McFadden

When sensory triggers can’t be removed, the work changes. Here’s what actually helps — before, during, and after a triggered response.

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The Nervous System | Trauma and Healing

The Smell of Clean Laundry Made Her Leave the Building
ByMary M McFadden

Sounds, smells, and textures can trigger trauma responses because of how sensory memory is wired. Here’s the neuroscience — and why “calm down” misses the point entirely.

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