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⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ׅ 𝄂𝄚𝅦𝄚𝄞𝅄 spring agere

⁺˖ ❀ 𓈒　 carer who gardens with her kiddo, teaching them how to plant the seeds and carefully prune any bad leaves x kiddo who keeps getting distracted "testing" the strawberries...

⁺˖ ❀ 𓈒　 kiddo who begs for a picnic + story after playing all day x carer who reluctantly agrees...

⁺˖ ❀ 𓈒　 carer who takes his kid to the park to look for cool rocks in the lake x kiddo who splashes around too much and gets all soggy...

⁺˖ ❀ 𓈒　 kiddo who collects flowers to press for their carer x carer who frames them and presents them all over the house...

⁺˖ ❀ 𓈒　 carer who alters their kid's clothes to be more comfortable in the warmer weather x kiddo who finds patches they want to add...

⁺˖ ❀ 𓈒　 kiddo who wins the egg hunt and wants to give their best candy to their carer x carer who couldn't be more proud...

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Wow, kiddo, look at all your fish toys! I'm so glad they keep you calm and regulated! I guess this means I can call you my little aquatic tot, huh? Play as much as you want with all your fishies, and don't be afraid to make a big splash!

- nap

- whine and cry

- try to do your hobbies but get too overwhelmed

- nap

hi!!

age regression can be caused for all different types of reasons, and not just trauma. here are some to name a few:

- ptsd

- stress

- substance use

- mental disorders/mental illness

- emotional exhaustion

- neurological conditions

- dissociation

- cultural influences

- developmental regression

if you think you might be experiencing age regression, you probably are. its common to experience involuntary (or voluntary) age regression during stressful times. because you said you want to forget sadness, it seems like you may have some unresolved trauma or feelings. age regression itself can be a great coping mechanism and it isn't a bad thing, but i think it would be beneficial for you to think about why you regress. you might be able to get further help about the core issue. you should figure out what is making you sad so you can manage it, not forget about it. maybe eventually, you won't feel sad about that thing anymore :)

but getting back to your original question, i do think that you are experiencing age regression. regression isn't cut and dry, its a broad spectrum of behavior and activity. some things that could be age regression in your daily life are:

- watching childhood shows & movies

- taking a warm, relaxing bath

- wearing comfy pjs or oversized clothes

- organizing something by color

- wearing cute socks under your shoes

- asking for the kids menu

- having a picnic

- snuggling under a blanket

- listening to relaxing music

there is no such thing as a perfect regressor, and no regressor is the same. i hope this helps you, and i hope that you are able to heal from whatever is bringing you stress & sadness. <33

if anyone else is feeling stressed, sad, confused, or hopeless, my asks are always open if you need me !!! you are so loved 💘💘💘💘💘

agere - coping with yelling ♡༅

paw print: i made this because ive dealt with feeling smaller when people round me were yellin or fightin n i didn't know what to do, so here are some things for if you also go thru that! 🐾

(and happy halloween/happy samhain!)

♡ headphones & noise ──୨ৎ── one of my go to solutions has been to immediately put on headphones and play whale sounds, you can listen to other animal sounds too, or anything you want! i find it a great help༅

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♡ lighting ──୨ৎ── if you have leds, turn them on, or if you have a candle, light it, etc, anything you can! i like turning blue lighting on since it matches really good with whale sounds! (and if you cant have real candles try fake ones!)༅

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♡ cozy blanket fort ──୨ৎ── the funest of fun to distract yourself! i love blanket forts! and they are perfect for anything! playing, escaping, or just somewhere cozy to be!༅

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♡ coloring ──୨ৎ── maybe aggressively scratch down your emotions, or colorig a page of a coloring book inside the lines neatly, whatever helps you!༅

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♡ have screen time ──୨ৎ── turn on a video, maybe your favorite youtuber, some asmr, a gameplay, wildlife, etc! just do what you think would help you best!༅

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♡ comfort ──୨ৎ── reach out to a cg or any siblings or friends you have, call, vent, or just talk, and if you don't have anyone then when you are not dealing with the yelling or fighting, write a letter for yourself for when you have to go through it again༅

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♡ snacks ──୨ৎ── keep some snacks in your room for whenever you wanna have a comforting snack during such times༅

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♡ reminders ──୨ৎ── remind yourself positive things, like its not your fault and it'll be okay༅

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♡ stuffies ──୨ৎ── hug your stuffies and tell them how you feel, scared, confused, whatever you feel!they always listen༅

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♡ animals ──୨ৎ── do you have any pets? go snatch them up if you can! i snatch my cat and bring her into my blanket fort :3 and if not, thats okay! bring a stuffed animal like i mentioned!༅

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♡ story time escape ──୨ৎ── grab your favorite book! maybe its a big kid book, a picture book, a touch n feel book, whatever it is, grab it and read it! and if you don't have one or don't wanna read or are to little toooo read, theres lots of asmr videos of people reading children's books to you!༅

struggling to regress? ♡༅

here are some methods that might help!

♡ sensory matching method ──୨ৎ── focus on connecting three senses that trigger regression! soooo if a childhood cartoon made you feel little, pair it with a scent that gives the same feeling and a texture that also has that comforting feeling, such as a soft blankie!༅

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♡ familiar senses method ──୨ৎ── focus on nostalgia and familiar comfort items! get a childhood snack, set up soft and gentle lighting, and surround yourself with things that bring warmth and nostalgia! regressing often comes easier for many in an environment that feels familiar & safe!༅

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♡ baby steps method ──୨ৎ── focus on starting slow and building up little activities! so instead of trying to force it or jump right into it, slightly like the first two methods, start slown! start with a small, soothing action like hugging a stuffie or putting on cozy socks! then maybe surround yourself with familiar regression cues like a childhood show then dim the lights & grab a comfy blankie! once you feel more at ease maybe do smth like coloring or playing with toys!! so this way you slowly feel more relaxed instead of pressured to regress quickly!༅

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♡ storytime method ──୨ৎ── read a short children’s book or a calming fairytale out loud or listen to an audiobook with a gentle, nurturing voice to help shift your mindset!! there are also asmr videos of people reading children books!༅

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♡ ritual method ──୨ৎ── repeat a small comforting action every time you want to regress!! maybe it’s putting on a specific cozy outfit, turning on a soft dim or colored light, having a certain drink, or hugging your favorite stuffed animal! associating an action with regression can help over time!༅

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♡ note method ──୨ৎ── if you dont have a caregiver to help you regress then when you are bigger make a note talking and babying little you, as if big you is a cg to yourself! then when you are struggling to regress, read it! it might help you feel a lil bit smaller having someone, even if it is big you, baby you!༅

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♡ regression playlist method ──୨ৎ── make a special playlist with songs or lullabies! i like to play disney songs!༅

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♡ soundscapes method ──୨ৎ── if music doesn't work for you instead of music, try listening to sound effects that mimic childhood nostalgia! so things like playground noises, soft rain, wind chimes, or toy store sounds, whatever works for you that you can find!!༅

Custom dog collars / normal collars

eating out of custom human-made dog bowls (I must express this: do not eat out of a used dog bowl)

get a chewy ball!

get a dog bed or if you feel comfortable with it, a dog cage (with blankies + pillows)

barking as much as you can

doing tricks

flops

chasing things (not other animals as you may scare them!)

eating doggy-like food (scooby snacks, beef jerky, peanut butter, biscuits)

going for walks and play times at the park

rolling around in the grass (if comfortable you can do mud as well!)

having baths instead of showers

furry paws

clip on tails

crawling on all fours

curling up on your caregiver's lap

jumpies

wiggles

lays at their caregiver's feet

spins in circles

using hands to eat / trying to eat even without hands (like licking the food off the plate)

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when i have a lot of responsibilities and grown up things to do, it can make it seem really hard to connect and nurture my inner child. i love to be able to find small, sweet things that make each day just a little more childlike when i’m plagued with adulthood!!

1. daydreaming and music listening

a pretty obvious one - when i get a chance for my thoughts to drift, i love to let my imagination run wild! this is usually when i’m on my way to work; it helps me relax and have a little downtime before responsibilities start

2. fun rewards

the beauty of treats and rewards is that you don’t need a cg to take part! i love rewarding myself with a new toy or snack after a long day of work. as long as i know i did a good job and i can praise myself, thats all that counts!

3. affirming outfits/hairstyles

as a kid, i didn’t always get to dress the way i want - but now i can! i’m lucky because my workplace has no dress code, so i can really have fun with cute hairstyles, accessories, makeup and outfits!

4. connecting with the community

i’m quite new to tumblr, but creating and engaging with posts is a nice way to connect with my littler side when i’m busy being big

5. creating games

i’ll often create small games in my mind during my day to day - for example, counting how many leaves i can step on and crunch on my way to work, or how many red cars i can spot. i keep little high scores in my head and it makes being out in public way more fun