Autistic meltdowns are one of the most difficult parts of autism for me. My meltdowns were not dealt with well in my childhood.
My parents thought I was just throwing tantrums. They thought I could control what was happening, which was not the case at all.
I was usually locked in my room during these meltdowns. This has added trauma beyond belief, to have been shoved into a room and have the doorknob ripped out of my hand while all I wanted was some deep pressure.
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