AuDHD Flourishing 47 Meltdowns in Public
Apr 27, 2024
Practical strategies for preventing and surviving meltdowns in public and at work. Advice on masking, postponing commitments, and using sick days. Tips for finding privacy or reducing sensory input when you cannot escape. Simple signals, support contacts, and quick aftercare to lessen shame and recover faster.
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Protect Work Safety By Pushing Things Off
- Do prioritize safety by masking or delaying emotional reactions at work when necessary to protect your job and responsibilities.
- Example: Mattia recommends taking a sick day, pushing a meeting, or asking for extensions rather than forcing a meltdown on-site.
Texted Boss After Leaving To Avoid Conversations
- Anecdote: Mattia would leave work and text their boss after exiting to avoid awkward in-person goodbyes.
- This tactic let them take sick time immediately without negotiating while visibly close to a meltdown.
Use Restrooms As Low-Stakes Escape
- Do excuse yourself to a private space like a bathroom when a meltdown starts to reduce visibility and buy time.
- Example: Mattia often left work and texted their boss after leaving rather than explaining in-person to avoid escalation.