Several things have helped me with my triggers not necessarily in order, I wrote them as they came.
1) Discovering that I am Autistic, have Sensory Processing Disorder, and Synesthesia. (How my brain works and how environments affects me, a life-long journey. 
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)2) Learning about trauma, abuse, bullying, and how it affects people, and can affect Autistics differently.
3) Discovering what triggers are and why I had them.
4) Learning to recognize my triggers and the art of redirection. (I am still learning this and believe it will be a life-long learning process. I have discovered some of my biggest ones that have the potential to send me into deep spirals of anxiety and confusion.)
5) Learning how to discern my emotions from others and embracing my emotions without judgment. (Still learning, it’s all about the process.)
6) Being mindful of my thoughts and actions.
7) Discovering that sensory issues can and are traumatic to me and that I cannot simply acclimate or “overcome” my sensory sensitivities.
8) Accepting these things about myself and utilizing the tools and resources I have found to help me.
Such as listening to music with my headphones on in a store while I shop, so I do not become overwhelmed by all the other sounds.
Continued ... Triggers, Mishmash & Whatnot II
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