#osdd regression

[nostalgiclittlespace]

Insight on dissociative disorders and age regression?

Later on I want to make a post simply discussing the dissociative aspects of age regression, but before I do that I’d appreciate some insight from people with conditions such as DID, OSDD, depersonalization/derealization, and other similar experiences. This is for 2 reasons.

Firstly, of course, is that I want to hear about other people’s experiences, and become more educated on the why and how others in the community use regression to cope. Really the only literature and education you’ll find on age regression is through people sharing their stories online, so furthering these conversations and discussing them openly is something really important to me, and others as well I’m sure.

The second reason is more personal. I don’t use this blog to vent very often, and this isn’t even really that, just to discuss my experiences with dissociation to see if anyone can relate and/or provide some advice because I’m trying to figure this all out. Anyway, here it goes: I’ve known for a long time that I experience some about of dissociation. I have episodes where I feel like I’m completely cut off from my body and the world, that I’m in a dream, and I can’t react emotionally—this namely happens when the depression gets bad.

I don’t really think I have alters. I don’t have memory gaps or precise differing identities, or even a trauma that would have caused me to split. (Everything I experience is just caused by me being neurodivergent, depressed, and stressed as far as I know) That being said, I know I’m extremely compartmentalized. Just in the way I regulate my emotions and actions, sorting them into what I’m allowed to feel, what I’ll react to later (when I’m alone), etc.

When this happens I’ll often get mood swings, ranging from a few minutes to several hours. I’ll jump from being extremely depressed, can’t get out of bed, to loving life and feeling amazing. The “I’m so exhausted, I can’t do this,” to “I’m living my best life.” With these swings, my general perceptions and motivations change too; I could be really angry at someone when I’m in a low, but feel sympathy for them at a high. What I perceive as someone crossing my boundaries or taking advantage of me at one moment seems perfectly reasonable later.

I especially feel this is relation to my age regression. I slide around in ages, usually to reflect what the situation or my emotional state calls for. These ages will also coincide with what I’ve mentioned above. When I’m in that really dark, lonely place, I feel like I’m regressed to 10-12. When I’m cheerful and playful I feel between 5-9. Moody but functional is 13ish, being the mature responsible adult of the family feels 20 something (older than I am bodily even)

I’ve seen very mixed opinions on endogenic systems, but could this be something similar? Like I said, I don’t have PTSD, just ongoing stress, that causes the shifts in personality, demeanor, and mental age. And I don’t think I’m bipolar, as everything I experience is rooted in dissociating, I don’t have extreme manic or reckless episodes, it’s almost always dictated by outside influences, and my depression isn’t severe enough is really impede daily functioning, though I might be wrong. I don’t even know how to put it into words, but the depersonalized, mood swings, and age regression combined just make it hard to get a clear picture of myself and my identity. Does anyone else relate to this? Is there a specific dissociative disorder that can explain it? I would really appreciate it if anyone would share their thoughts, even just to rule some stuff out, suggest what to look into, etc.

Thank you all for sticking around for this rambling, I appreciate it.

Happy regressing, everyone :)

-Marty

[sprinkles-playground]

There is no wrong way to play!♡

for all of our lives so many autistic people are told they don't play, or they play wrong, because they play differently. some regressors feel like they lost their ability to play, but when youre told since you were actually little that how you play "isnt play" that may not be the case. Play can be--

brushing a doll's hair or changing their clothes

sorting blocks or other toys into categories

touching a toy and taking in its sight, feel, sounds, smells

lining things up

taking things apart and putting them back together

moving toys around without a story involved

autistic play is still play, "abnormal" play is still play, as long as youre having safe fun, its play!!♡♡

[kindybugkid]

new cash register toy :0 to play restaurant and shops ⭐️🍏🌈

[pluto-and-orion]

first ever stim board :3

[space-station-nursery]

✦ㅤ―Rules for those w/o CGs ‧ 💗 ◞

Good timezone starshines! We understand there are many who do not have a CG or do not want one and thats ok!! If you are running by yourself, here are some rules that could definitely be beneficial ⁺　　◍ 　 . 　 ⁺　　☆　　⁺ 　 . 　 ◍　　⁺

⧼ 1 ⧽ Make sure you're in bed by 11pm the latest

⧼ 2 ⧽ Eat at least 2 meals a day. Food is important for energizing little bodies

⧼ 3 ⧽ Snacks are allowed during the day, BUT no overwhelming amounts of candy, chips, or cookies

⧼ 4 ⧽ Go to the bathroom whenever necessary, games and such can wait!

⧼ 5 ⧽ If you have homework, make sure it gets done in a timely manner. Small rewards can be given to yourself for completing homework like a longer screen time

⧼ 6 ⧽ Lay out your clothes for the next day before bed.

⧼ 7 ⧽ Make sure to brush your teeth every day, even if only once. Do not rewrite and post as own If you cant achieve this, using mouthwash daily is also acceptable!

⧼ 8 ⧽ Brush or comb your hair in the morning!

⧼ 9 ⧽ Remind yourself that you're gonna have a good day. Run through affirmations, or just some breathing exercises. You got this

⧼ 10 ⧽ No cussing while small. While consuming media that may have cussing in it is ok, try not to cuss while small

⧼ 11 ⧽ Do something in tiny time each day even if short, or small [color, use your gear/substitute, etc]

⧼ 12 ⧽ Make sure you are drinking at MINIMUM 1 glass of water a day

⧼ 13 ⧽ Please pick up after yourself after any activity. From putting your dish in the sink, to putting your work into your bag for tomorrow, cleaning up is always important

⧼ 14 ⧽ Let yourself cry/feel upset when something is wrong. Whether that causes you to regress or not is ok, bottling up big feelings can cause even bigger ones to form

⧼ 15 ⧽ Make sure to give your stuffies a kiss goodnight, and tuck them all in for bed

Fact OTD: The world’s smallest flower is the watermeal, which measures just 0.1mm across.

[shorttrans]

PLEASE REBLOG IF YOU ARE IN THE SYSTEM OR AGE REGRESSION COMMUNITIES

This document includes mentions of grooming, abuse, and rape threats. Proceed at your own caution.

Dear @the-hellion-collective, @thetrinketsystem, and @littlesystem

I'm not sorry for this

[imilliehawks]

Being a caregiver, I realized that one of the best ways to help somebody without freaking them out even more is by rephrasing your questions and offerings in a way that would give them the choice to choose. It should he obvious that when you ask, for example, "Can I give you a hug?" you are offering a choice, but that's not the case for people who are freaking out or blacking out. It's way better to ask, "Would you like me to give you a hug?" or "Do you want a hug?" instead.

Same with:

⛔️ Can I hold your hand? | ✅️ Do you want to hold my hand?/Do you want me to hold your hand?

⛔️ How can I help? | ✅️ What would you like me to do to help?

⛔️ Can I do X? | ✅️ Do you want me to do X?/Would you be okay if I did X?

⛔️ Can I see? | ✅️ Am I allowed to see?

The more you state it in the sentence that it's in the person's abilities to turn you down, the better. First sentence matters. People who are actively freaking out or blacked out would not care for a long and complicated explanation as to why you said what you said. They most likely can barely hear anything at the moment. And can barely understand anything that's happening around them.

[frogprincet]

[moondollz-cafe]

Reminder your regression is valid even if:

• You regress to a teen

• You are have impure regression

• You dont little talk

• You dont have/need a caregiver

• You have any disorder

• You’re disabled

• You enjoy horror when regressed

• You dont regress very often, for any reason

• You are hyper sexual

• You are an age/pet dreamer

• You are valid no matter what

Love to every regressor /p

[pubbiee]

Shoutout to introjects who’s fandom consistently sees them as a caregiver when in system they’re actually a regressor

Shoutout to introjects who’s fandom consistently sees them as a regressor when they’re actually a caregiver in system

And shoutout anyone in between, I see you, remember that you’re your own valid person and other peoples baseless notions don’t define you and your experience

[jendellstiniest]

BABYRE CLOTHES ⭐️

wdym i can’t shrink myself to wear these. wdym

(all outfits found on pinterest ^_^)

[babi-astro]

Moodboard based on me hehe,,

[ghoulboxes]

This user does / doesn’t want to be babied

pt 3

1. This user wants to be babied

2. This user doesn’t want to be babied

3. This little doesn’t want to be babied

4. This little acts young but doesn’t want to be treated like it

5. This alter acts young but doesn’t want to be treated like it

6. This user acts young but doesn’t want to be treated like it

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[angelwithabandana]

Having alters that want to play together is nice until they get upset that it's not like playing with someone that isn't our system, they just want to play like regular kids but they can't.

That's my way of saying Lando practically threw a tantrum because he "can't play cars with Maxie", this is gonna be a long day...

[pluto-and-orion]

pastel rainbow baby 🌈

[vampiric-carer]

Oh to have a little vamp kid / little sib . . Playing hide and seek around the victorian mansion . . Spontaneous naps . . Cozy nights by the fireplace . . Helping them feed . . Them loving to copy their big bro . . Their big bro making them red juice instead of blood . . Teaching them how to fly when in bat form . . Caring for them when they’re teething bc their fangs are starting to come in . . Showing them how to shape-shift into other things like a rat , moth , or wolf .