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How do you deal with outbursts?
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<blockquote data-quote="firehorsewoman" data-source="post: 539385"><p>I think that ignoring does work for lower level meltdowns/outbursts. Also, it does buy time....time to assess the situation...not just react to it. Using hurricane analogy, I do not ignore Category 4 & 5...mostly category 1 & 2 waiting to see where they are going and if they intensify. Many times, just like a storm, they will blow through quickly without much damage. If I can ignore those (as ugly as they may seem to easy child or an outsider) I think it is best for all of us. If difficult child's release of energy/frustration/hostility through a meltdown or outburst can be tolerated without reacting I think this is better than reacting and adding more energy/drama/emotion etc into the mix. Also, after eight plus years of this, my tolerance level is pretty high. I am sure that I ignore much more than a parent with only easy child children would.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="firehorsewoman, post: 539385"] I think that ignoring does work for lower level meltdowns/outbursts. Also, it does buy time....time to assess the situation...not just react to it. Using hurricane analogy, I do not ignore Category 4 & 5...mostly category 1 & 2 waiting to see where they are going and if they intensify. Many times, just like a storm, they will blow through quickly without much damage. If I can ignore those (as ugly as they may seem to easy child or an outsider) I think it is best for all of us. If difficult child's release of energy/frustration/hostility through a meltdown or outburst can be tolerated without reacting I think this is better than reacting and adding more energy/drama/emotion etc into the mix. Also, after eight plus years of this, my tolerance level is pretty high. I am sure that I ignore much more than a parent with only easy child children would. [/QUOTE]
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