Meltdown Recovery - Teens Version
Post-Meltdown Recovery Guide
A structured approach to recovery and learning
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Meltdowns are not character failures.
Meltdowns occur when demands exceed capacity. Focus on recovery, not self-blame.
1Immediate Recovery (0-30 mins)
💧Hydrate
🏠Find safe space
🤫Minimal sensory input
🫁Regulate breathing
🧊Temperature regulation
⏰Allow time (no rushing)
2Short-Term Recovery (30 mins - few hours)
🍽️Eat something
😴Rest/nap if needed
📱Low-demand activity
🫂Social support (if helpful)
3Reflection (When Ready)
Self-Compassion Reminders
Meltdowns ≠ tantrums
Recovery takes time
Self-blame increases dysregulation
Every meltdown teaches something
You deserve compassion
This will pass
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