Generally speaking, situations in which personal boundaries are violated and there are no periods of rest for regeneration and reflection of the injuries can likely trigger feelings of overwhelm. Such sensations and emotions may include helplessness, overwhelm, despair, powerlessness, fear, shame, guilt, hyperactivity, or exhaustion, particularly when the necessary resources for healthy regulation are lacking.
Specific situations may include:
- Loss of a loved one due to divorce, death, job loss, etc.
- Chronic stress - caring for a relative, conflicts at home, etc.
- Surgeries or complications during medical procedures
- Unexpected attacks - such as animal attacks, assaults
- Accidents - blunt trauma accidents like car accidents, sports injuries, etc.
- Sexual assaults
- Experiences of violence
- Bullying - humiliation
- Environmental disasters
- Political persecution
- Childhood neglect
- Existential threats, such as those caused by illness or addiction
- Romance Scam
- And so on.