Meltdowns versus Shutdowns in Your Spouse with Autism Spectrum Disorder

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[GypsySoulSister]

Embrace the shutdown and give him/her the time to process. ❤

[markhutten]

The terms shutdown and meltdown are sometimes used interchangeably. While both are reactions caused by emotional overload, a meltdown consists of an outward behavior (e.g., anger), while a shutdown is an internalized state that is less noticeable (other than the fact that he/she does not want any contact with people).

[martyjoyking]

It’s really difficult to have a deep conversation if there’s a red light one minute into the much needed conversation. Exasperating indeed! I’m so glad for moments of refreshing until the breakthrough comes. And it will come.

[alkintugsal]

A lot of imagined harm so difficult to deal with.

[crushedice]

My husband shuts down & I meltdown. We are QUITE the Neurodivergent “Odd Couple” at times!🙃🙂🙃🙂🙃

[MGGriff]

Honestly this is kind of a clever way to explain that

[PreachItForTheWorld]

What to do when he comes back to talk after a six month shutdown/ burnout?