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Melt down understanding

Nadielou

I'm not even sure if i have meltdowns. And if i do ? How to spot the signs and how to cope ?

I can get irritated and angry wuite easily and have been known to have screaming fits, bouts of just nothingness or sadness for no obvious reason and crying. I get anxious quite alot.

Are these considered a meltdown ? Or just my general personality ?

And if they are , i have no idea how to spot the warning signs. 

Thank you 

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  • They sound very similar to the meltdowns I have. Do you live with anyone? If so, they might be able to help you spot the warning signs (I never knew what they were until my partner spotted them - I tend to get either hyperactive or extremely anxious just before a meltdown). If you live alone, try keeping a diary and logging when you have meltdowns. Try and think about what you were doing and how you felt before the meltdown; you might start to see some patterns emerging. In terms of recovering from the meltdown, think about what makes you feel calm and try to keep a list of things you can do to help yourself feel better (for me, it's a weighted blanket, a hot cup of tea and a dark, quiet room).

    It might be helpful to get therapy for your anxiety - the more anxious I am, the more meltdowns I seem to have. I'm currently going through therapy on the NHS and hoping it'll help in the long-term.

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  • They sound very similar to the meltdowns I have. Do you live with anyone? If so, they might be able to help you spot the warning signs (I never knew what they were until my partner spotted them - I tend to get either hyperactive or extremely anxious just before a meltdown). If you live alone, try keeping a diary and logging when you have meltdowns. Try and think about what you were doing and how you felt before the meltdown; you might start to see some patterns emerging. In terms of recovering from the meltdown, think about what makes you feel calm and try to keep a list of things you can do to help yourself feel better (for me, it's a weighted blanket, a hot cup of tea and a dark, quiet room).

    It might be helpful to get therapy for your anxiety - the more anxious I am, the more meltdowns I seem to have. I'm currently going through therapy on the NHS and hoping it'll help in the long-term.

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