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How to you manage the comedown (or hangover) from a meltdown?

PetitePip
over 1 year ago

Hi All, 

A slightly less fun topic today. 

I've had a little bit of a meltdown this morning/afternoon and I always have such a strong emotional hangover afterwards which can impact the whole day (or even longer). It can make me susceptible to further meltdowns and is just, overall, a rather unpleasant experience. 

I wondered whether there were any tips and tricks you had to manage the comedown from your meltdowns. Please do let me know!

I've tried various things over the years including listening to calming music through headphones, baths, showers, reading, games, talking, not talking, sleeping, watching TV etc. etc. but have never seemed to be able to really do much to help. It might just be that nothing helps but well, thought I'd ask. 

Parents
  • over 1 year ago

    I'm very sorry to hear this. Ok, I'm not sure how to help because I don't know how your emotional hangover looks or feels like. Emmmm does writing your thoughts down help?. I realized that having a mess in my thoughts bothers me as much as having a mess in my flat. Writing down could organise the thought, help with ventilation and in making decisions or answer questions like (what would help me in the next meltdown?). I personally find writing to be very helpful.

    Did you try physical? Bouncing or jumping in place for example?

    Crying helps me a lot too. I'd sit down and just focus on my body and the tears would fall down instantly and there's such a relief after that happens..

    I hope you get well soon!

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  • over 1 year ago

    I'm very sorry to hear this. Ok, I'm not sure how to help because I don't know how your emotional hangover looks or feels like. Emmmm does writing your thoughts down help?. I realized that having a mess in my thoughts bothers me as much as having a mess in my flat. Writing down could organise the thought, help with ventilation and in making decisions or answer questions like (what would help me in the next meltdown?). I personally find writing to be very helpful.

    Did you try physical? Bouncing or jumping in place for example?

    Crying helps me a lot too. I'd sit down and just focus on my body and the tears would fall down instantly and there's such a relief after that happens..

    I hope you get well soon!

Children
  • over 1 year ago in reply to Deleted user

    Thanks, Ree! Always end up crying whenever I have a meltdown. I spoke to my partner and that seemed to help a little but then I went into a bit of a shutdown. I'm feeling much better than I was though my head feels a little distant and I feel quite spacy. Downloading a new game and hoping that will invite a bit more (positive) energy.