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?
My meltdowns typically happen in high stress situations when something is out of my control, especially when it affects something I am responsible for. I get very physically hot, as I can feel the adrenaline start pumping. I get very angry and loud, and can’t really filter or mask.