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Meltdowns

cowgirl0915

cowgirl0915

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I have wondered how other people with Asperger's deal with meltdowns? What are some of the things you do to clam down for having one? Or how to stop them from happening? Thank you
 
As an Adult - Pride.

I remember in boot camp, the first time we shot assault rifles. I have done some target shooting before, so I wasn't worried about it and felt confident that I would do well, but thise rifles were nothing like I could have imagined:
The noise! The power! The kick-back. It was terrifying, I felt real fear, I was shaking, I just wanted to throw down the rifle and run away crying. I thought I would have a meltdown, one of the few I've ever had, as I always prided myself in my self-control.

But I was NOT going to lose it. I was not going to slump down into a crying heap in the military! I was going to prove to myself that I had what it took.

So I talked myself into continuing. I told myself that the rifle was a MACHINE and that I was in control of it, it had no more control over me than a sewing machine had! Overcame impending meltdown by sheer force of will - I really felt that I had taken control, and felt in cotrol. No more issues after that.
 
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