Not to be confused with "inner child", a term used in analytical psychology, or little, a descriptor of permanent internal age
| age regression (n.) | |
|---|---|
| Other forms | age regressor (n.), age regressing (v.), age regressed (adj.) |
| Applies to | headmates |
| Coiner | Carl Jung and John Bradshaw |
| Origin | Psychiatric Term |
Age regression occurs when someone reverts to a childlike state of mind, often as a coping mechanism due to trauma, depression, anxiety, or other mental health issues.
Age regression is also often done voluntarily for fun, and it can also be done as a stress reliever.
Some age regressors like to use child-like objects such as bottles and pacifiers, as well as enjoy partaking in activities such as drawing and playing with children’s toys. Those that age regress slip into a mindset known as littlespace.
Age regression can be experienced by both singlets and systems, and is not exclusive to any specific age range.
Related Terms[edit | edit source]
Pet regression refers to regressing to a non-human animal mindset.
Age sliding refers to headmates whose age changed somewhat frequently.
Age progression may be considered an antonym.
Isomorphic Regression can restore the facet to a specific age, but not necessarily always to the past
