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This #WorldMentalHealthDay 
let's remember that a lot of people's mental health isn't just depression. Those of us who experience emotional dysregulation or meltdowns are so often ignored in the discussion. Because they're not, and therefore we're not, palatable to others.
let's remember that a lot of people's mental health isn't just depression. Those of us who experience emotional dysregulation or meltdowns are so often ignored in the discussion. Because they're not, and therefore we're not, palatable to others.
Due to my mental health I'm not always everyone's favourite person. Sometimes I am mean because I have come out of my zone of regulation and thinking with just my amygdala. And there's no helpline, cup of tea or discussion which will put a stop to that. #WorldMentalHealthDay
#WorldMentalHealthDay is a good day to remember that trauma is one hell of a thing. We don't know what an non-traumatised autistic person looks like because psychiatry says there is "normal" and there's "abnormal". And existing outside of "normal" is traumatising.
is a good day to remember that trauma is one hell of a thing. We don't know what an non-traumatised autistic person looks like because psychiatry says there is "normal" and there's "abnormal". And existing outside of "normal" is traumatising.
Let's banish normalcy. Let's understand that trauma sometimes means people aren't going to make you feel comfortable. Let's be trauma-informed and make them feel more comfortable. #WorldMentalHealthDay
Further to this, this is how to help someone in emotional distress/melting down:
- Acknowledge their feelings
- Ask if they have a support plan (mine is take a propranolol and deep pressure). Not always possible though.
- Don't blame them #WorldMentalHealthDay
- Acknowledge their feelings
- Ask if they have a support plan (mine is take a propranolol and deep pressure). Not always possible though.
- Don't blame them #WorldMentalHealthDay
Also:
- Whilst experiencing someone else have a meltdown is really distressing, it is definitely infinitely worse for the person. It's like your brain goes on holiday, and you feel so much regret after.
#WorldMentalHealthDay
- Whilst experiencing someone else have a meltdown is really distressing, it is definitely infinitely worse for the person. It's like your brain goes on holiday, and you feel so much regret after.
#WorldMentalHealthDay
Further:
- Telling someone how their meltdown made YOU feel will not stop meltdowns happening. They are similar to a seizure in their unstoppable nature. You can work to control them but you can't stop them completely.
#WorldMentalHealthDay
- Telling someone how their meltdown made YOU feel will not stop meltdowns happening. They are similar to a seizure in their unstoppable nature. You can work to control them but you can't stop them completely.
#WorldMentalHealthDay
When I am told how my meltdown has affected others it usually leads to a cluster of mini meltdowns throughout the rest of the day. I am fully aware of how awful it is for others, and having that reiterated is THE WORST #WorldMentalHealthDay
Now there's question as to whether I have meltdowns because I'm #ActuallyAutistic or because I've had trauma. I think it's a combination. The advice is a bit different for Autistic meltdowns. Removing unwanted sensory input is key #WorldMentalHealthDay
