My son is very introverted. After graduation, he took a sales job but faced dismissal due to poor performance. I arranged a business deal for him through a friend, but the day before signing, the client suddenly backed out. He went berserk—screaming, throwing things, stomping his feet, even banging his head against the wall. What's wrong with him? What should I do?
Expert Response:
Graduating students transition from campus life to the professional world. Given your son's introverted nature and his sales role, this reaction is understandable.
Based on your description, he may be experiencing a common psychological condition: acute stress disorder. This disorder typically manifests rapidly but subsides within a few hours, rarely lasting longer than a week.Acute stress disorder often stems from a combination of personality traits and life experiences. As his mother, you might offer care in ways he can accept—such as a hug or a reassuring pat on the arm—to show understanding and support for his struggles.
Note that during the initial, brief moments of an episode, individuals may experience a loss of control. It's crucial to prevent them from harming themselves or others during this time.
Additionally, you may need to discuss career choices with your son. Sales is a field prone to causing frustration, and professional career counseling generally discourages newcomers from starting their first job in sales. If your son struggles to handle such setbacks independently, it would be better for him to begin in another profession where he can develop critical thinking and self-reliance skills.
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