Meltdown

[graceful tiger]

FYI meltdowns are not tantrums and if you say they are you’re a dick❤️

[ashen helm]

is that... what? when how.... I'm confused

[graceful tiger]

What? How are you confused

[ashen helm]

they didn't say they called it a tantrum, the others did, why say there a dick while venting? Ima go read again rq..

[graceful tiger]

Is English your native language, or are you dyslexic?
I’m the same person who was venting 🤦🏾‍♀️

i was just putting that out there for anyone who thinks meltdowns are tantrums. I was saying that meltdowns are NOT tantrums and that you (not targeted) should keep that in mind

[unkempt estuary]

As someone who is also autistic, completely justified. I would've genuinely beaten my sibling up if I was overwhelmed. My particular trigger for meltdowns is being overstimulated by multiple people trying to communicate with me, and once or twice when my sibling tried to grab me in my panic, I've just shoved them away. Your brother's being a dick by making fun of your suffering. Regardless of how old or young he is, it's still not ok and he should know it.

[graceful tiger]

Thank you so much for this😭❤️
He’s like nineteen, he should know better

I don’t think he quite understands since he is neurotypical, but it’s fucking annoying.

[unkempt estuary]

Definitely. If you're petty enough (and I shouldn't endorse this but whatever), then you could misplace a few of his things, just to show him how annoying it is when people mess with your things.

[graceful tiger]

Lolll
I’d probably get in trouble, but it’s a fun idea

He’s also taken a few of my things before without asking (he does this to my mum as well)

[haughty heart]

Undiagnosed here but I’m prolly somewhere on the spectrum. Things can get overwhelming really quickly and a meltdown is just a way of releasing those emotions. It’s totally valid and you shouldn’t feel bad about it. Personally I don’t experience meltdowns as much because I usually just isolate until I feel better but anyone who makes fun of you for releasing your emotions is a dick.

[graceful tiger]

Yeah, it sucks though : (

[haughty heart]

I know, I also feel bad for isolating sometimes, but we all process emotions differently and there’s nothing wrong w that

Our brains literally work differently than neurotypicals

Js to be clear I hate self diagnosing but genuinely I’m 99% sure I’m on the spectrum I just need an expert to confirm it 😭

[graceful tiger]

I think self diagnosing can be okay, just not if you’re making it quirky

And giving yourself random diagnoses😬

[haughty heart]

Yeah no I have genuine communication and sensory issues 💔 still idk ppl don’t think it’s valid and most of the time I don’t either

[graceful tiger]

I hate it when people with wet hands touch me, and there’s a certain texture I cannot stand
I’m waiting for my results for autism but we’re 100% sure I am autistic, I have multiple signs of autism and neurodivergence runs in my family

[haughty heart]

I’ve done thorough research of what I could possibly have and I have some traits of adhd too but I don’t think I have it

[graceful tiger]

My mum’s gonna get me tested for ADHD

[haughty heart]

I’ve cut a lot of foods out of my diet bcz I can’t handle their texture ngl

[haughty heart]

That’s good, good luck with the results lol

[graceful tiger]

Lol thanks

[graceful tiger]

Ohhh
I might have ARFID, but we’re not sure

[haughty heart]

I don’t think I do bcz it’s a general texture thing but I hope u get the diagnosis you need twin