Here is a list of common internal triggers that can be attached to trauma. Keep in mind that these triggers can vary from person to person, and it’s essential to recognize that everyone’s experiences and healing journeys are unique.

Here’s a list of potential internal triggers:

1. *Emotions*: Strong emotions such as anxiety, fear, anger, sadness, or shame can be triggered by memories, smells, sounds, or other sensory experiences.
2. *Memories*: Vivid memories of traumatic events, including sights, sounds, smells, tastes, or textures, can be triggered by similar sensory experiences.
3. *Physical sensations*: Physical sensations like pain, numbness, tingling, or tremors can be triggered by memories or emotions associated with the traumatic event.
4. *Thought patterns*: Negative self-talk, self-blame, or catastrophic thinking can be triggered by stress, anxiety, or other emotional states.
5. *Self-image*: Negative self-perception, self-doubt, or feelings of worthlessness can be triggered by criticism, rejection, or other experiences that tap into past trauma.
6. *Hypervigilance*: A state of heightened alertness, constantly being “on the lookout” for potential threats, can be triggered by stress, anxiety, or environmental stimuli.
7. *Dissociation*: Feeling disconnected from one’s body, emotions, or surroundings can be triggered by overwhelming emotions, stress, or traumatic memories.
8. *Loss of control*: Feeling a lack of control over one’s life, emotions, or environment can be triggered by situations that mimic past traumatic experiences.
9. *Abandonment*: Fears of abandonment, rejection, or being left behind can be triggered by relationship conflicts, goodbyes, or other experiences that tap into past trauma.
10. *Shame and guilt*: Feelings of shame, guilt, or self-blame can be triggered by memories, emotions, or experiences that remind us of past traumatic events.
11. *Avoidance*: Avoiding certain people, places, or activities that remind us of traumatic experiences can be triggered by fear, anxiety, or stress.
12. *Hypersensitivity*: Being easily startled, irritable, or reactive to noise, light, or other environmental stimuli can be triggered by stress, anxiety, or past traumatic experiences.
13. *Emotional numbing*: Feeling emotionally numb, disconnected, or empty can be triggered by traumatic memories, stress, or anxiety.
14. *Intrusive thoughts*: Unwanted, disturbing thoughts or images can be triggered by stress, anxiety, or traumatic memories.
15. *Somatization*: Physical symptoms like headaches, stomach problems, or other bodily complaints can be triggered by emotional distress, stress, or traumatic experiences.

Remember, that everyone’s triggers are unique, and it’s essential to work with a mental health professional to identify and address your specific triggers. Healing from trauma is a journey, and it’s crucial to approach it with compassion, patience, and support.