Anger & meltdowns

The robplosion, explained from the inside. Outbursts, meltdowns, repair.

How do you apologize after losing your temper? What a real apology needs, the traps I fell into for years, and when sorry stops being enough.

How do you stop angry outbursts? What's working for me after decades of blowing up, from early warning signs to DBT skills, therapy and groups.

What is intermittent explosive disorder (IED)? Plain facts, how it differs from meltdowns and regular anger, and how to get assessed in Québec.

Do autistic adults have meltdowns? Yes. What sets them off, why adults hide them until they get home, and what helps, from a guy diagnosed late.

What's the difference between a meltdown and a tantrum in adults? A guy diagnosed late with ASD on how to tell them apart, in others and in yourself.

Why do small things set off a huge explosion? Where the word "robplosion" came from, what I've learned sits underneath it, and what helps now.