A tricky balancing act

I’ve had quite an awful day so far. I’ve been out in the city and into some very busy shops. I also nearly got hit by a car (at very low speeds I would like to add). But it’s been one thing after another. All involving the actions of others and in the way they have mindlessly conducted themselves. It’s reaching the stage where it’s actually becoming quite funny- if that even makes sense. Anyway, I’m home now, so I can start letting the overwhelmed feelings dissipate. But I’m at a point, in terms of sensory input, where I think if I experience anything else, I might have a bit of a meltdown. I’m worried to eat anything, in case the taste of the food tips the scales, but I’m also really hungry. It’s a funny situation to be in. I suppose it’s a matter of time fixing it, but if you had any other tips to help defuse things quicker, it would be really appreciated.

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  • It’s reaching the stage where it’s actually becoming quite funny- if that even makes sense

    Yep - that makes a great deal of sense.  This happens to me a lot and is always a relief to me when I suddenly find it funny because it means I've avoided (in 95% of cases) the risk of one of my 'outbursts' as I have always called them - but now know to call them meltdowns.

    Did you achieve a calm recovery when you got home?

    FYI, in answer to your question "do you have any tips to defuse things" = try to laugh at yourself.

  • Thanks for your reply. I’m glad it made sense- I’m finding more and more that I’m finding situations comical. I don’t know if that’s due to the strangeness of what happens, or if it’s desperation in not being able to make sense of it all. Or if I’m fact, I’m finally understanding the comedic side of tragedies (in terms of the genre of tragedy rather than people’s misfortune). 

    I did manage to calm down in the end. Home, as always, was a sanctuary.

  • I think age, wisdom and/or repeat experience enable us to see the funny-side more readily.  I'm glad you found calm at hope.

    I wish you a contented Sunday.

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