A2D -from Addict to Disciple
A2D -from Addict to Disciple
#133 Snapping Turtles
#133 Snapping Turtles
#133 Snapping Turtles
Monday 17th October 2022
Learn about the nine triggers of rage and how to manage stress with David Hain in 'A2D - From Addict to Disciple's episode #133 Snapping Turtles.
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Get the buttons here!Taming the Snapping Turtle: Uncovering the Triggers of Rage
Stress is the major factor in snapping and it becomes that threshold for pulling all of those nine triggers, because the threshold is lowered when we're under stress.
Ever feel like you're ready to snap at the slightest provocation? In this episode of 'A2D - From Addict to Disciple', David Hain dives into the metaphor of the snapping turtle to explore the roots of rage and stress. Using the LIFEMORTS mnemonic by R. Douglas Fields, a senior researcher at the National Institutes of Health, Hain identifies nine triggers that can set off our inner snapping turtle.
These triggers include life, insult, family, environment, mate, order in society, resources, tribe, and being stopped in our tracks. Hain argues that traditional anger management techniques might not cut it for these deep-seated triggers. Instead, he suggests that understanding and addressing the underlying causes of our stress through self-reflection and conversations with trusted friends or coaches can make a real difference.
If you're wrestling with rage and stress on your journey to recovery, this episode offers practical insights and strategies to help you manage your emotions more effectively.