Tag: emotions
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Meltdown
Disclaimer: People with neurodivergent brains – especially those on the autism spectrum or with ADHD – often experience severe sensory overload in stressful situations. This can lead to a meltdown (an emotional outburst) or a shutdown (withdrawal and inertia). While meltdowns are often associated with intense emotional outbursts and overstimulation, shutdown is a reaction in…
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Alexithymia: When feelings can’t find words – and how you can discover them
Do you feel like you can’t put your emotions into words? Maybe you even wonder if you feel anything at all because it’s so hard to name it? These insecurities drive many people to the term alexithymia. But don’t worry, you’re not alone – and the problem is solvable. What exactly is alexithymia? Alexithymia literally…
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Hyperempathy: The Overwhelming World of Emotions in Autism
Imagine entering a room and the emotions of the people around you hitting you like a wave. You feel sadness, joy, anger – sometimes all at once. You want to help, to save the world, but the overload paralyzes you. If you are looking for hyperempathy, you may feel that you feel too much yourself…
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Dissociation: A Defense Mechanism with Long-Term Consequences
What Is Dissociation? If you’ve ever tried to understand the world around you but suddenly felt numb, empty, or disconnected from your own body, you may have experienced a dissociative reaction. Dissociation is a complex response, often triggered by trauma, designed to protect the body and psyche from overwhelming emotions. It can feel like “standing…
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Regulating Emotions – A Path to Greater Inner Balance
In moments when emotions are running high or waves of overwhelm are surging up out of nowhere, you may wonder: How do I learn to better regulate my emotions? And what exactly does that mean? If you feel that you can’t control your reactions in such situations, you’re not alone. Emotions have a deeper, often…