I have a nut allergy and it determines a lot of my behaviour. If I eat something with peanuts in, I could potentially die in 5 minutes. Before I consume something, I have to read the labels, I can’t trust people’s words on things being ok, I am used to being left out of meals. It doesn’t bother me. I am responsible for my own health, I know other people enjoy nutty foods even though they smell like poison. People have to give me the opportunity to protect myself, but then the ball is in my court. I can’t go around and harass people for eating peanuts, it’s not fair. I like thinking of my emotional triggers the same way, sites like “does the dog die” works exactly the same. You aren’t sure a piece of work will be safe for you, it’s on you to not consume it . I hope this make sense I just think triggers and allergies should be treated the same way
The allergy analogy is always a great way to explain this sort of thing! Well said.
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