What's your opinion on age regression? do you approve of it?

[rawtoast]

age regression is when someone regresses into a younger mindset, or acts younger than they actually are. most people, including myself, use it as a way to deal with stress/negative feelings. I've told multiple people about me being an age regressor. some found it interesting and we're totally okay with it, while others were just confused.

for anyone who's still confused, here is urban dictionaries most popular explanation c:

"Age regression is when somebody reverts to a child-like state of mind, often as a coping mechanism for things like PTSD, depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues. Basically age regressors are more at-peace and worry-free whilst in "little space" (A term for when one is in said mindset). These people simply need breaks from the stress of being old and often have a childish personality even outside of regression (Though sometimes it's not as obvious).
Contrary to popular belief, age regression is NOT a kink or even related to sexual intercourse whatsoever. Some age regressors refer to themselves as littles and to their significant other as "Daddy", "Mommy", or just as their "Caregiver" Since they'd typically take care of their "Little" as if they're an actual child."

I don't approve of it

I do approve of it

[MrTuxedo]

Depends how back you go... if you're 17, like yourself, and act like 7 year old... that's not okay. But if you're 17, and act like 12 or 13 year old... I mean it couldn't be that bad.

[rawtoast]

because my trauma happened at quite a young age, I tend to go back a little further than 12 years old. it's not like I'm going to be doing anything sexual or whatever while I'm in the younger head space, so I don't exactly see why it's bad. sorry if I'm sounding rude haha

[FakeName123]

Pretty questionable as I don't consider it a coping mechanism, but rather a means of avoidance of the conflict that arises in these situation.

[rawtoast]

I always end up facing the problem in the end, of course. its mainly just a little get away for me when I need to take my mind off things. thanks for replying! <3

[taleets]

I think I have done it before but I’m
Not sure. I like to cuddle with my childhood stuffed animal when I’m stressed and talk to myself like a child.

[rawtoast]

I do stuff similar to that (: it really calms me down. for me, the main parts of it include talking like a child and cuddling my stuffed animals.

[starasun]

It's good to have a way to cope. I'm glad you have an outlet :)

[Anonymous]

I age regress as a coping method for mental illness. It has really helped me a lot and can be fun or calming. I don't approve of DD/lg and the like. That's disgusting pedophilia roleplay. Cglre however is perfectly fine.