Emotional Breakdown: Understanding Meltdowns
A term used in our language referring to a severe emotional or psychological breakdown triggered by a persons inability to cope with overwhelming stress, anxiety or other negative emotions. It may manifest as intense feelings of frustration, anger, fear or sadness and may cause the individual to lose control of their emotions and behaviors.
During a meltdown, a person may exhibit behavior like crying, screaming, self-harming or lashing out at others. The become agitated, irrational or disoriented and have difficulty communicating or reasoning effectively.
Meltdowns are common in anxiety disorders, personality disorders, depression, bipolar disorder or autism spectrum disorder. It is important that those experiencing meltdowns to seek support from mental health professionals, friends or family members and engage coping strategies like deep breathing and mindfulness!
A term used in our language referring to a severe emotional or psychological breakdown triggered by a persons inability to cope with overwhelming stress, anxiety or other negative emotions. It may manifest as intense feelings of frustration, anger, fear or sadness and may cause the individual to lose control of their emotions and behaviors.
During a meltdown, a person may exhibit behavior like crying, screaming, self-harming or lashing out at others. The become agitated, irrational or disoriented and have difficulty communicating or reasoning effectively.
Meltdowns are common in anxiety disorders, personality disorders, depression, bipolar disorder or autism spectrum disorder. It is important that those experiencing meltdowns to seek support from mental health professionals, friends or family members and engage coping strategies like deep breathing and mindfulness!
A term used in our language referring to a severe emotional or psychological breakdown triggered by a persons inability to cope with overwhelming stress, anxiety or other negative emotions. It may manifest as intense feelings of frustration, anger, fear or sadness and may cause the individual to lose control of their emotions and behaviors.
During a meltdown, a person may exhibit behavior like crying, screaming, self-harming or lashing out at others. The become agitated, irrational or disoriented and have difficulty communicating or reasoning effectively.
Meltdowns are common in anxiety disorders, personality disorders, depression, bipolar disorder or autism spectrum disorder. It is important that those experiencing meltdowns to seek support from mental health professionals, friends or family members and engage coping strategies like deep breathing and mindfulness!