Impure Regression
I’ve seen around the community that not a lot of people know what impure regression is, or they simply need help coping with it. For starters, impure regression is when you regress, but instead of being in a happy, carefree, serene headspace, you tend to be more fragile and have more negative thoughts than usual. A lot of the time, this can result in meltdowns and/or anxiety attacks. I also experience impure regression from time to time and I believe it is important for every baby to know that you are not alone.
Ways to Cope
Personally, I cope with impure regression by
Trying to keep contact with my caregiver for the duration, most likely through video call.
Play games I enjoy that take my mind off of the stressor.
Watch Disney and cuddle my stuffies until I drift off to sleep.
Cry. Crying is okay. If anything, it’s the best way to cope. Let everything out so nothing is built up anymore. If you bury how you feel, one day it will come out an an explosion and worse things can happen.
Though those are the ways I cope, there’s also many other ways to cope as well such as:
Color a pretty picture and hang it on your wall or your refrigerator.
Go somewhere you feel safe, whether it’s just your bedroom or it’s outside or even if it’s in a small confined place. I personally sometimes feel safest in a confined place, because then I feel like nothing can get to me or hurt me.
If you’re able to go outside, find some sticks and other objects to make a small fairy home!
Read a baby book, or a book that makes you feel small and happy.
Play Dress Up with your stuffies! I’m sure they’d love to see you try on adorable outfits because you’re babie and babies are always adorable!
Always Remember
Impure regression is hard, and not everyone can control it. However, you are not alone. You are allowed to reach out to myself and other accounts that allow it if you ever need help or someone to talk to. I care for you all very deeply, and i understand life can be troubling, especially in today’s world, and impure regression on top of it can seem impossible to cope with, but you are not alone. Not one bit. Remember that.
“The darkest nights make the brightest stars.”
—Witt Lowry
