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Getting Angry

Molbelf
over 6 years ago

Hi,

I am not certain that this is the best section for this but I have a few questions and would be really appreciative if someone could help? I am 20 years old and have recently been assessed for autism and I am awaiting their decision. 

Sometimes I can become really angry really quickly. I feel as though I lose control and want to hit something and want to scream. I can cry, lie on the floor, curl up and become very very frustrated. They have been worse recently. When they happen I hate it and I feel guilty after but at the time I am so wrapped up in what is happening and really feel like I can't come out of it. I know this behaviour is unacceptable. So my questions are:

  • Do people with autism have episodes like this or is this just me not being able to control myself?
  • If anyone else does have them, what do you do to help you come out of the situation and calm down?

Thank you so much for reading my questions, I really hope that someone can help enlighten me.

Thank you :)

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  • over 6 years ago

    That would be called a meltdown, I guess? 

    I don't really have that, not anymore at least, I rather shut down, but generally it's not uncommon with ASD. You'll probably get replies from people who get that too, at least there are several around here who have mentioned it before.

    Guess when you see it come you could perhaps try to remove yourself from the situation and go somewhere quiet until you feel calmer, but once it has properly started you can only wait for it to be over and hope for understanding from the people around you. Getting a diagnosis may not be a bad thing for this.

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  • over 6 years ago

    That would be called a meltdown, I guess? 

    I don't really have that, not anymore at least, I rather shut down, but generally it's not uncommon with ASD. You'll probably get replies from people who get that too, at least there are several around here who have mentioned it before.

    Guess when you see it come you could perhaps try to remove yourself from the situation and go somewhere quiet until you feel calmer, but once it has properly started you can only wait for it to be over and hope for understanding from the people around you. Getting a diagnosis may not be a bad thing for this.

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