Published on 12, July, 2020
I can't stand it...I think it's such an invalidating term, and as a 21-year-old woman I hate it when it's applied to me and my behaviour because it sounds like people are referring to a toddler tantrum: 'meltdown' sounds too frivolous a term for what is such a distressing experience for many people. However, most autistic people I've spoken to don't seem to mind it and freely apply it to themselves, so I'd be really interested to hear what people on here think.
Anyway...I hope you've all had a lovely bank holiday and that you have a good week. :)
I dislike the term 'meltdown'. Because automatically, you are being looked upon and judged. Personally speaking there is enough stigma and discrimination going on enough as it is. People have fought hard to be treated equally like everybody else but also to be accepted and not discriminated against. The term 'meltdown' itself can appear to been seen as a joke at times. Some people do not realise the complications one has to go through or endure. I hate the term 'normal' with a passion. If anyone uses that word towards me or in a sentence I would happily challenge or if needs be ask them to explain in more detail then I share my opinion.
Can I call it an “aaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrgggggghhhhh!!!!!!!!”