Tag: coping
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Autistic Shutdown: When the System “Shuts Down”
Disclaimer: Individuals on the autism spectrum may respond to stressful situations involving sensory overload (Overload) with a meltdown or a shutdown. A meltdown is a visible emotional and physical reaction to being overwhelmed, often accompanied by intense feelings or movements such as crying, screaming, or even tantrums. A shutdown, on the other hand, is an…
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Trauma Flashbacks: A Look at Symptoms, Coping, and Specifics
What Are Trauma Flashbacks? Trauma flashbacks can be sudden and overwhelming. When experiencing a flashback, the present moment seems to vanish, and you intensely relive an aspect of a traumatic event. Flashbacks are a core symptom of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Complex PTSD (CPTSD). For many, this moment feels like a reactivation of the…