having a fit
- tantrumUncontrolled display of frustration
- seizureForcible taking or convulsion
- meltdownCatastrophic loss of control
- outburstSudden emotional release
- convulsionSudden involuntary muscle contractions
rage · screaming · thrashing · episode · spasm · hysterics · breakdown · flailing · shaking · apoplectic · conniption · fury · kicking · foaming · uncontrollable · collapse · trembling · frothing
- meltdownsnuclear meltdown, reactor meltdown, meltdown, freak out, losing it
emotional composure
having a fitkeeping calm
keeping one's cool · keeping cool · keeping it together · taking it in stride
behavioral response
having a fittaking it in stride
rolling with the punches · biting one's tongue · holding it together