I want to make a thing for my friends as a sort of 'what to not do/what to try/what to look for' for when I'm having a meltdown and/or shutdown (prolly 2 separate docs) because they've expressed concern and wanting to help but I don't know what to put on it? Especially for my meltdowns, I don't even know what helps them? Do you have any advice or ideas? I'm asking around looking for suggestions, even just things to consider myself to figure it out.
Could you explain to me how meltdowns work? Ive looked them up multiple multiple times but can never really fimd a clear answer that I understand. I dont even know if i have meltdowns or sensory overloads. I mean, i think i do. But my understanding isnt strong enough for me to feel comfortable saying that they are. Cause they could also just be anxiety attacks or something.
How do I know what's an autism meltdown and what's an anxiety meltdown? Like sometimes if I'm having sensory overload I'll meltdown, but sometimes in the same situation I'll have an anxious breakdown bc of the amount of people, and not the noise
I’m combining this ask with two anons since they all address meltdowns. Here are some links I think might be able to help:
http://neurowonderful.tumblr.com/post/90777984746/what-is-a-meltdown-why-do-autistic-people-have - Video from Neurowonderful about meltdownshttp://neurowonderful.tumblr.com/post/80952781403/oneautisticturtle-meltdowns-are-not-things-we - What meltdowns are and aren’thttp://thelastspeecher.tumblr.com/post/82259450047/hey-your-friendly-neighborhood-autistic-here-with - How allistic/NT allies can help autistics having meltdownshttp://butterflyinthewell.tumblr.com/post/77634491741/an-autistic-meltdown-is-not-a-temper-tantrum-it - Description of what a meltdown feels likeHope these help!!
