I know many people are shocked when I admit that. It sounds so incredibly grinchy and uncharitable. I feel bad that I don’t get excited about Christmas anymore, but it’s just one big trigger for me ...

Anyone who’s ever sat next to a loud chewer, slurper, yawner or sneezer knows how irritating these noises can be. But for the estimated 5 to 20 percent of people with misophonia, sounds like yawning, ...

Spoken words, news headlines, sounds, facial expressions, and even scents can trigger intense emotional reactions, including anxiety, annoyance, or anger. These types of stimuli are called “emotional ...

It sounds almost impossible that something as simple as looking in the bathroom mirror could send someone into a cold sweat, but eisoptrophobia is shockingly real. This phobia affects people who ...

That sudden, intense desire for chocolate after a stressful meeting. The midnight refrigerator raid when you’re feeling lonely. The inexplicable need for mac and cheese when you’re overwhelmed. We ...

(This post is Part 1 of a two-part post.) Everyone has emotional triggers—we’ve all experienced the sudden rush of intense feelings set off by something someone says or does. Almost by definition, ...

Triggers are actions or situations that elicit an emotional response. While they are typically associated with negative responses, a person can also have positive triggers. A person can experience ...