I'm sorry to hear that this happens frequently @Anonymous that really does sound like it would be so hard to manage, especially after hearing that it is physcially and mentally painful. Have you been able to find any strategies that help ease it at all? I know you mentioned covering your ears and running away, has that helped at all, even just a little bit?
Sometimes when we're triggered, it can be really hard to rationalise and plan our responses. In fact, it can actually put us into a state of fight or flight response, so our brains become even more focused on the perceived threat, movement or sound. So I think it's completely understandable that your not always polite when you ask for it to stop and that's okay given the circumstances. It's important to remember that you deserve to feel safe too.
I am mindful of just how overwhelming this must all be for you and wonder if maybe contacting Kidshelpline when you're feeling triggered, might help at all? Do you think they might be able to help you identify some new strategies?
