Meltdown vs. Shutdown

What’s the difference between a meltdown and a shutdown?

Both are related to being overwhelmed by all the things we have to do or social stressors in our lives, but the difference is how they are expressed. Generally, a meltdown involves emotional expression like crying or getting angry, while a shutdown is more of an internalized quieter form of overwhelm. Not unlike depression. #neurodivergent #adhd #adhdtiktok #adhdlife #autismtok #autismacceptance #adhdtok #autismoftiktok #autism