Community Conversation => Transgender talk => Topic started by: Mark3 on August 26, 2014, 12:00:45 AM Return to Full Version

Title: Triggers.?
Post by: Mark3 on August 26, 2014, 12:00:45 AM
Hi...
I don't mean to sound ignorant, but will someone tell me what "Triggers"  are within the trans context.?

For example, I understand the Triggers to self injury, ie cuts, scars, blood etc..

I've noticed several topics with "trigger warning" in the title, but I don't see what the triggers are.??

Thank you for any info.??
Title: Re: Triggers.?
Post by: King Malachite on August 26, 2014, 12:03:55 AM
Within trans contexts triggers could mean talking about body parts that some trans people don't have but wish to, proper medical terminology or those body parts, negative family/friends reactions to coming out which could include violence, and suicude.
Title: Re: Triggers.?
Post by: SneakySeksy on August 26, 2014, 12:54:25 AM
Here's my trigger: Seeing a happy bubbly teenage girl.. with her whole life ahead of her.  (and then getting clocked)  >:(
Title: Re: Triggers.?
Post by: mrs izzy on August 26, 2014, 01:17:29 AM
Triggers as on the dysphoria pain.

Could even be part of a ptsd.

Could be a addition.

We in the community try and give readers a heads up of possible triggers.

Hard to cover everything but the major one are tried to get covered.

Does that help
Title: Re: Triggers.?
Post by: Mark3 on August 26, 2014, 06:17:19 AM
Thanks very much for the replies..
Yes I understand it much better now..
:)