#meldown

[teenage-mutant-ninja-freak]

If the turtles’ S/O is autistic and is experiencing a meltdown? I suggest research on it

I did a fair amount of research on this and talked to a few people with autism and even my brother in law who works with autistic children and experiences their meltdowns on a daily basis. However, I’m no expert in this, I just looked up a few things so again, if this is offensive, if you feel like this infantalizes people on the spectrum or if something about it just doesn’t sit right with you please, please, please tell me and I will issue and apology and take this down immediately. This blog is supposed to be a distraction and it’s just for fun so I would never want to cause anyone any offence. I’m trying my best and that’s all I can offer.

Leo

Leo is so confused when you meltdown in front of him

it was supposed to be a fun day out at an amusement park

but all the sounds and smells and visuals got you and you started experiencing sensory overload

he doesn’t really know what to do at first so he asks

you tell him you just need to leave so he takes you away from everything immediately 

once you’ve calmed down you both have a very frank discussion about what happened and how to avoid it in the future

you explain sensory overload to him and he kind of gets it, everything can just be too overwhelming for you sometimes

he understand perfectly and makes sure to take your needs into account in the future

Raph

I can see have as having mild anxiety so he gets sensory overload all too well

He makes sure to ask what you need and get you away from what’s triggering you

he wants to know how to avoid stressing you out so much in the future so even though he isn’t good with words, you have a conversation about what can cause it for you

he gets it

the world is too big and loud and full of stuff sometimes

he makes sure to take you to a dark part of the lair that’s quiet and sits which you while you cal down further

he’ll hold you but only if you’re ok with that

Mikey

Mikey doesn;t understand a lot so it can be difficult communicating with him

but feeling like you’re not communicating properly can cause a meltdown in you

Mikey absolutely hates seeing you in distress so distractions are always the way to go for him

he has a lot of sensory toys on him at all times which he brings out and lets you handle

so things like playdough and slinky toys to distract you

once you’ve calmed down he has a talk with you about what just happened and you explain everything to him

he doesn’t fully understand but tries his best and does whatever he can to avoid causing that again in the future

Donnie

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, Donnie is on the spectrum

when you’re having a meltdown he makes sure to ask you clearly and precisely what you need in that moment

he does whatever you ask whether that be taking you somewhere dimly lit and quiet to calm down or taking your focus away from the trigger

He makes sure to note down what and when it happened to see if there’s a trend over time or places as to what causes the meltdowns

he really makes sure to listen fully to what you’re saying so you know that your communication isn’t lost on him

he just wants to make sure you feel safe and stress free so you don;t have to go through that again.

[5000ratsinatrenchcoat]

I’ve been having a lot of meltdowns lately and my dad threatened to kick me out again

How can I force myself into a shutdown instead of melting down again

[tomatosuup]

There was one time I legit had a meltdown over a TV show because I didn't like the way it ended

Community? I rlly liked that show like,,, a LOT, it was my special interest for a while, but it got bad after Troy left n I had no idea why (hint cuz I didn't like the sudden, random change) and at the end it changed so much it made me have a meltdown ,, brain's wild

[autisticstuffs]

The M Word: We need to talk about adult autistic meltdowns

I’m sitting at my desk at work.

A meltdown is not a word you use to describe a bad day. It’s not a panic attack. It’s not a mental health episode. It’s not a tantrum and it’s not something a small child does several times a day- unless of course that child is autistic.

It is the complete loss of emotional control experienced by an autistic person. It doesn’t last long but once triggered, there’s no stopping it. Meltdowns are emotional avalanches that run their course whether you or the autistic person having it likes it or not. They can happen at anytime and can be caused by a number of factors including: environmental stimuli, stress, uncertainty, rapid and impactful change and much more. It really depends on the individual.

[pxssagat]

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[sacramento4kids]

Mindfulness During Meltdowns

Staying grounded in the midst of chaos is achievable. When a child is having a meltdown of epic proportions, serenity is threatened. The thought becomes "What can I do to stop this?" Maybe stopping a meltdown isn't the answer. Stopping a tantrum is a different story, and perhaps it can be useful to make a distinction between a meltdown and a tantrum.

What can we do to stop the meltdowns or tantrums of a child with autism? Find out how!

[via-rant]

Do y'all just..... Take anxiety naps? Like, I'll need to go somewhere because my anxiety is getting a little too high or I'm about to have a meltdown and I just unknowingly fall asleep and I feel absolutely fucking fantastic when I wake up again.

Do y'all have that? Is that like a thing for anyone else?

[kaiskjold]

I feel like people often believe that those of us who are on the spectrum are weak and should be treated as such. I don’t agree at all. In fact, I believe that we are a lot stronger than people think. In this article I explain why. Click here to read.