Episode 6 ~ Before the Boat Sinks: Autism, Overwhelm, Shutdowns, and Meltdowns
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Episode 6 ~ Before the Boat Sinks: Autism, Overwhelm, Shutdowns, and Meltdowns
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What happens when overwhelm becomes so intense that your usual coping skills are no longer accessible?
In the first episode of a seven-part series inspired by Kaelynn Partlow’s Life on the Bridge, Cody explores his experiences with autistic overwhelm, shutdowns, and meltdowns. Using Kaelynn’s sinking-boat analogy, he examines how capacity can deteriorate in stages—from “I want to get away,” to “I have to do something,” to the feeling of being completely trapped.
Through stories from middle school and a recent convention, Cody considers why the middle of a meltdown is not the time for a lesson, how stepping away can make it possible to return more fully, and the important difference between protecting your capacity and automatically avoiding discomfort.
The episode ultimately asks: What are your earliest signs of overload—and what might help you act before your boat goes underwater?
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