🤐Shutdowns are a form of quiet meltdown that occur when your body and mind are overwhelmed.
😴Shutdowns can cause physical exhaustion, leading to freezing or collapsing.
🎵Listening to music or going for a walk may not always help during a shutdown.
🌌Creating a calm and non-overwhelming environment is crucial during shutdowns.
❓It's important to understand that there may not always be a clear answer on how to help during a shutdown.
What is a shutdown?
—A shutdown is a quiet meltdown where your body and mind physically struggle too much and shut down. It can be triggered by overwhelming environments and information.
What are the physical symptoms of a shutdown?
—During a shutdown, you may experience physical exhaustion, leading to freezing or collapsing.
How can I help someone during a shutdown?
—Creating a calm and non-overwhelming environment and being a reassuring presence can help someone during a shutdown.
Will listening to music or going for a walk help during a shutdown?
—While music or walks may provide relief in some cases, they may not always help during a shutdown. It's important to understand individual needs and preferences.
What can I do if I don't know how to help someone during a shutdown?
—It's important to recognize that there may not always be a clear answer on how to help during a shutdown. Being understanding, patient, and supportive can make a difference.
00:04Shutdowns occur when your body and mind are overwhelmed by information and environments. They are a form of quiet meltdown.
00:12During shutdowns, you may freeze or collapse due to physical exhaustion from struggling too much.
00:20Creating a non-overwhelming environment and having someone reassure you can help during a shutdown.
00:29When asked how to help during a shutdown, there may not always be a clear answer.
01:02It can be frustrating when you don't have the answers on how to help during a shutdown.
