ཐཫ Recovering from a Meltdown ཀཋ
This is what helps me after the worst moment is over, so about 30 mins after the "big explosion". Hope this helps someone else, too <𝟑
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⋮ changing into my most comfortable clothes → not feeling restricted in a tactile way
⋮ being alone / in silence or even darkness
⋮ being in my room / a low-sensory safe space
⋮ playing a comfort, relaxing video game e. g. minecraft
⋮ eating safe food and nothing new or experimental
⋮ telling family members I need space (optionally per text)
⋮ listening to calming music
⋮ lying in bed, hugging a stuffed animal
⋮ weighted blanket !!
⋮ properly re-hydrate
⋮ acknowledge the energy that I lost → not be demanding to myself
⋮ accept that it happened
⋮ analyse the situation and how to act next time if I feel better
⋮ sensory toys like a spiky ball
⋮ concerning myself with a special interest (video, book, podcast, pictures, wikipedia...)
⋮ sleep / rest
⋮ avoid talking / social interaction
⋮ validate my feelings
⋮ give myself the time I need even if it means delaying tasks → burning out will trigger the next overwhelming situation!
⋮ looking up (with my head) and breathing deeply
⋮ ask for help if I need it (e. g. with getting a glass of water)
⋮ watch videos / content about autism or autistic meltdowns → less feeling alone
⋮ lastly: DON'T BEAT YOURSELF UP! You didn't choose to have a disability
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