Indy's AgeDre/AgeRe Space

this month we are dedicating our awareness wednesday's to bpd to not only shine light on the illness for little ones to learn, but to try and remove the stigma behind it as well.

today's topic │ what actually is bpd? ✿

⊱✿⊰ bpd is the shortened term for borderline personality disorder, though it can also be called emotionally unstable personality disorder (EUPD), emotional intensity disorder (EID) or borderline pattern personality disorder (borderline pattern PD).

⊱✿⊰ borderline personality disorder is one of the 'cluster b' personaility disorders which center around dramatic and erratic behaviours.

⊱✿⊰ it is a mental illness that serverly impacts a person's ability to mange their emotons, leading to dsysfunctional behaviour patterns that are infexible, prevalent and could potentially lead to social issues and distress.

⊱✿⊰ it is a hard illness to diagnose. it is likely you'll be diagnosed with something else before the bpd is confirmed.

so why is it important to talk about? ✿

⊱✿⊰ because of the stigma behind the illness.

⊱✿⊰ because people are being diagonsed by doctors with an appolgy attached along side it before they know how it's seen by people.

⊱✿⊰ because people are being labelled villians and manipulative monsters for an illness they didn't even create.

⊱✿⊰ because there are a lot of people talking badly against something they don't know anything about.

⊱✿⊰ because as someone who suffers with diagonsed bpd, i want to be a voice for those who can't speak for themselves <3.

Me to, but I’m coming up with a few solutions.

First is a simple symbol

Here are some examples

The number is your little age and the Y is a code meaning Years.

While I didn’t make it myself I would like to help increase its popularity in the agere community

I know that we all have trouble telling others or finding like minded people irl, especially because it’s almost always hard to tell people.

This is why that symbol is good, it allows us to communicate and contact each other without that fear

I also want to make bracelets with the symbol on it, but I have to wait for some stuff to come in the mail.

I think that the bracelets will be better then the symbol because it’s not odd to ask to look at someone’s bracelet, plus you can see it from further away.

Example of bracelet:

I’ve made a few posts about this before but I wanted to do a better one

Care givers can also have symbols and bracelets

This was just some fast brain storming of different options.

I personally think it doesn’t matter what number is inside, it’s mainly to communicate that you regress or are safe to regress around.

If you do want to show that you go from 0-14 then I think that the first option I drew is nice

the regression process itself is something i get asked about alot from new littles to curious people alike!

and i can understand why.

the thing with regression is that theres no 'one answer fix', each person that regresses says something different about the process & to someone just starting out, that can be a little confusing <3.

so pumpkin is here to break it down for you and answer some commonly asked questions to hopefully make it a little more clearer for others to understand.

｡ﾟ•┈꒰ა ♡ ໒꒱┈• ｡ﾟ what actually is regressing?

regression is when an individual reverts to a younger age or a younger state of mind to help cope with things! <3

is the fuzzy feeling real?

it depends on who you ask sweetpea!

some people feel it and others don't & that's okay! regression can feel differently to different people, for some it can be a fuzzy headspace, for others it can be a clear switch, and for some it can feel sort of blended at times!

do i need to have another illness to regress?

nope!

a lot of people tend to regress to help heal their inner child and grow as a person, almost like a inner self-therapy session.

does it help?

i think it does.

i think it helps you heal those wounds that we were taught to just forget about and burry down. it helps heal our younger way of thinking, and helps you almost appreciate how strong you were when you were going through those tough times.

plus, i've felt a lot happier since. it's helped me unlock that innocent and pure enjoyment of small things again, and let me take time out just for me <3.

why do people talk in a baby-like tone?

when people regress, they can regress to younger ages.

some people use their way of typing to help stay in that headspace <3.

does it make me invalid if i just regress to be happy?

nope,

regression is different for everyone & is there to help people in different ways. if you just want to regress to be happy, then you do that lovely! <3

do i need to have money to regress?

nope!

some crayons and some paper would be just fine, even just some cartoons! gear is good to have, but it's not a must have! in some people's regression journeys, they don't even include it- like i said, everyone's different.

do i need to use those names?

i'm assuming this is based on the 'mum' 'mommy' names, nope! not if you don't want too.

what works for one little, might not work for you & that's more than okay! a lot of little's come up with their own names for their cg as part of their relationship!

always ask people's boundaries too when it comes to terms like that <3.

can my cg be my partner?

of course!

my parner is my caregiver and has been for just over a year now & that side of our relationship is as platonic as any other cg and little relationship. it's actually common for partners to be cg's as you already have that comfortability aspect around one another <3.

｡ﾟ•┈꒰ა ♡ ໒꒱┈• ｡ﾟ

Whether you don’t know what snack to pick for today, or just want some fun future ideas, here are some of my favorite snacks to have while regressed!

🧃 Mini PB&J Sandwiches

🧃 Fruit Kabobs

🧃 Animal Crackers

🧃 Cheese and Crackers

🧃 Rainbow Goldfish

🧃 Teddy Grahams

🧃 Mini Muffins

🧃 String Cheese

🧃 Apple Slices with Caramel Dip

🧃 Pretzel Sticks

🧃 Baby Carrots with Ranch

🧃 Popcorn

🧃 Yogurt Parfaits

🧃 Rice Krispies Treats

🧃 Mini Quesadillas

🧃 Gummy Bears

🧃 Chocolate-covered Strawberries

🧃 Cucumber Slices with Cream Cheese

🧃 Mini Pizza Bagels

🧃 Trail Mix

🧃 Jello Cups

🧃 Fruit Leather

🧃 Pop Rocks

🧃 Cherry Tomatoes with Mozzarella Balls

🧃 Granola Bars

🧃 Fruit Cups

🧃 Mini Pancakes

🧃 Cereal with Milk

🧃 Cottage Cheese with Pineapple

Me to, but I’m coming up with a few solutions.

First is a simple symbol

Here are some examples

The number is your little age and the Y is a code meaning Years.

While I didn’t make it myself I would like to help increase its popularity in the agere community

I know that we all have trouble telling others or finding like minded people irl, especially because it’s almost always hard to tell people.

This is why that symbol is good, it allows us to communicate and contact each other without that fear

I also want to make bracelets with the symbol on it, but I have to wait for some stuff to come in the mail.

I think that the bracelets will be better then the symbol because it’s not odd to ask to look at someone’s bracelet, plus you can see it from further away.

Example of bracelet:

I’ve made a few posts about this before but I wanted to do a better one

Care givers can also have symbols and bracelets

for every one thingy you can tick off, pick something out sort of stuff y'know????? y'know :D

Everyone has bad days, even me. Even I struggle to let myself feel emotions. But you need to remember that it’s okay to feel, even emotions that aren’t happy.

Sadness and anger are completely valid emotions. You don’t have to force yourself to be happy all the time. It’s okay to not feel good somedays. Don’t forget yourself to be a certain way to please others, this is your life. Live it the way you want to. Let yourself feel.

Cry, if you need to. Scream into a pillow, if it’ll help. Just do what you need to do to help you get through difficult times.

Regression and mental health aren’t always colorful and soft. Sometimes it’s dark and chaotic. No one knows what you need better than you. Just remember one thing if you will. It’s gotten better before, and it will get better again. It’s all gonna be fine 💕

#1..... my stuffie 'family'

#2.... my found family online and through text.

#3..... the AgeRe and AgeDre communities

#4.... the people who I have come to know in NYC

#5...... my adoptive city of New York City.

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