Many ways that guardian angels can help Chirebrum!
Guards or Carers can help ChiRebrum in many ways, I made a list for Long Distance Tips so here’s the close distance one! [I will use they/them only]
Help them tie their shoes
This seems to be a constant issue with a lot of people. It’s very annoying to do and honestly it’s just a minor thing!
Help them wash their hair dry if they can’t get in the shower or bath by themself due to executive dysfunction or fears.
This is important. Some people are very afraid of the shower/bath or too depressed to get into it due to mental illness or other factors. Please be understanding of this issue, they don’t want to be intentionally dirty, it’s just hard.
Offer them attention by giving them comfort touches if they are comfortable with it (Petting, patting of the back, holding hands)
Some people are comforted by those kinds of touches when they do something good for themselves/their own sake (eating/changing/etc) specially people who suffer from a mental illness such as PDs and the like.
Offer to help them pick their clothes if they ask for help or seem uncertain.
Some trans people who need help passing, and some people suffer from executive dysfunction and their decision making is disordered (for people with dpd and bpd for example)
Give them their pacifer to help them relax
Some ChiRe may use a paci to stim.
Order for them at a restaurant
I know that I can have difficulty with ordering food due to really bad anxiety, and it can be even harder when regressed. Ask them what they want in advance, and then order for the both of you.
Offer to go with them to Doctor and therapist appointments! Or help them with going to appointments in general
Sometimes going alone can cause a lot of anxiety! When regressed, some may go non-verbal, and need their carer to help them get across what they need to say.
Napping together can be really nice!
Napping can help with stress. If they just want to nap alone, tuck them in. Check on them in a bit. If they have a nightmare, comfort them.
Remind them of their accomplishments
Some ChiRe, when feeling very low or depressed, may need to hear how proud their carers are of them (especially if they have a pd). It can help boost their mood a little.
Help them set reminders for medication
ChiRes with memory issues may forget to take their medication. Ask them if they have taken it.
It may also help to remind them of other things they may need to do. Invest in colourful sticky notes and to-do lists.
Read books to them
I love being read to while I draw, or am trying to fall asleep. Read some of their favourite books to them before bed, or if they are feeling down. Some ChiRes may have difficulty reading when regressed at a younger age.
Go places together!
Plan some fun things to do. Go to the movies together, plan a picnic, go on a walk etc. Maybe go to the zoo, or vist a museum. Maybe even go to an asument park and win your ChiRe a prize to take home.
Have a fun day together.
Cook treats together!
I know that I love to bake with my carer. Depending on your diet, make fun treats together. Look up recipies to make colourful food. Maybe bake some Halloween cookies, and watch movies after.
Have fun inside.
Perhaps they are feeling low on spoons, or can’t deal with going outside. That’s okay! Maybe plan some games inside. Play video games, board games, build a pillow fort, have a movie marathon. Watch some kiddie cartoons.
Maybe make some arts and crafts together.
Chores
If can be hard to do chores when regressed. Help them out and make them a little more fun. Play some music while cleaning, or set timers and do things one at a time.
People with various mental illnesses and disabilities may have a hard time completing or even starting chores. Helping them clean their rooms and organize things may help some ChiRes feel accomplished that they have done something.
Help them reach things.
My carer is taller than I am, and I often need help reaching things.
If you’re taller than your ChiRe, help them out with reaching items. As well, keep dangerous things away from them by putting that stuff high up. (or perhaps hide all the sweets up there, and give it to them as a reward).
Put a relaxing playlist together.
If they have trouble sleeping, or need something to listen to in order to relax, make a nice calming playlist for them to listen to.
