In therapy, I learned a term that stuck with me: flooded. When someone is yelling and attacking you or misinterpreting you, you are allowed to say “Stop, I’m flooded. I can’t hear you anymore. Your words aren’t landing.” It means “l need a break.” It means “I’ll come back to this conversation when things are calmer, when I’ve gathered myself and when you’ve gathered yourself.”
Real Life of an MSW 
Very useful again! Thank you. Did I already wish “Happy New Year”? 🙂
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Thank you. Happy New Year!
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Okay, I’ll add this to my vocabulary!
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It is a wonderful word to have in your mental health toolbox, please use it when needed!
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