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Missworry
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17 Nov 2017, 4:53 pm

Hi

I would like to know if anybody else calms his or herself with an iPad (or any other device) after a meltdown or on a bridge of a meltdown?

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17 Nov 2017, 5:19 pm

Yes I find going online helps me to zone out.



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17 Nov 2017, 7:37 pm

I don't have an iPad, but I definitely do that with my iPhone. I usually look at photos and listen to music.


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17 Nov 2017, 7:57 pm

I have other non-techy things too, but yes, firing up the PC and immersing myself in Wikipedia, some coding, messing with music software etc. is a really good sanctuary.


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17 Nov 2017, 8:29 pm

Yup! If I am on the brink of a meltdown, watching a Stampy Cat video on my iPad can really help calm me down. I also really like listening to the same song over and over- that really helps.


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18 Nov 2017, 6:16 am

Thanks all.

Its nice to read that I am not the only one In a lot of things



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18 Nov 2017, 1:42 pm

I almost always have my iPad. If not, then my iPhone. Just holding it is calming.