Published on 12, July, 2020
Something happened that was out of my control. I didn't know what was going to happen next, what had been said, if it could happen again, if I was being told the truth. I totally lost control, pacing, this makes be calmer, my head was going to explode with all the thoughts. I was crying, angry and I just couldn't explain what the problem was at the time because I was out of control. I only know now because I was helped to calm down by someone and now I'm feeling in control I can discuss what the problem was. I'm not diagnosed yet was this a meltdown? What was it?
Dream said:I'm not diagnosed yet was this a meltdown?
It certainly seems so - and it's great that someone was there to kindly help you through it.
You might find these resources helpful (perhaps you could also share them with that person, if they're likely to be around if it happens again):
https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/behaviour/meltdowns/all-audiences
https://reframingautism.org.au/all-about-autistic-meltdowns-a-guide-for-allies/