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LilacStars

Updated 10mo ago

Breaking Down Over Little Things

Does anyone else have days where they just want to break down over little things? Like if one little thing doesn’t go right you have a breakdown/meltdown?

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videotapes

absolutely. for me, it’s especially if they concern routine. a few months ago, i didn’t work out at the right time, and i was inconsolable for a couple hours. i would say autistic people definitely have our "bad days".

Bre19

I definitely do, especially if something changes I struggle with any change. I have had those days where if one little thing goes wrong the whole day is ruined and I don't like to talk to people.

StrawberryMilk

Yah and if i dont let myself break down or calm down by doing a special interest it only gets worse for me 😆 so i try to practice healthy stimming, letting my emotions out like crying or venting or journaling

AudaCity

Yeah, yesterday one of us had a meltdown about the consistency of eggs. Things just happen sometimes.

Ellie11

Yep. Normally if it’s a day/week where my routine has been disrupted, I can’t handle little things

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