cogitoprincipleAug 16, 2023

What do shutdowns and meltdowns actually look like?

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What do shutdowns and meltdowns actually look like? - Lemmy.world

I have read about shutdowns and meltdowns. But I don’t actually get what that looks like in real time. What I understand is that meltdowns is when someone loses control of their emotions. Shutdowns are when someone loses the ability to perform certain functions, e.g. the ability to speak. I was wondering if someone could give a more explicit example, of what that actually looks like?

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For me meltdowns give me overwhelming rage and adrenalin production and after they happen i feel disgusted at myself for them then they lead into shutdowns. During shutdowns im too tired to speak, my movements become sluggish and i often disasociate with the surroundings. (its wierd to describe, it feels like my mind and body are two diffrent entities.)
Aug 16, 2023 at 10:27pmWeb
Show threadcogitoprincipleAug 16, 2023
I think I can relate to those experiences. I think I experience shutdowns a lot. Meltdowns are probably less frequent, but I still relate to that explanation.