‘sugary sweet characters that actually embody horrors beyond human comprehension’ gotta be one of my favorite tropes
Introduction
Age regression is when someone mentally shifts into a younger state of mind. This can be a voluntary or involuntary experience, and it's often used as a coping mechanism for things like stress, trauma, or mental health struggles. When someone regresses, they may act, think, or feel like a child, toddler, or baby.
It’s non-sexual and should always be SFW.
People might use comfort items like stuffies, pacis, cartoons, or soft blankets.
It helps some people feel safe, comforted, and emotionally secure.
Age dreaming (sometimes called age sliding in certain contexts) is when someone daydreams or fantasizes about being a different age, but without actually regressing. It’s more of a creative, fun, or identity-based experience, and isn’t always tied to coping or mental health.
It can be like imagining yourself as a kid, teen, or even a different age entirely.
It’s often more about aesthetic, comfort, or self-expression.
Unlike regression, people in an age dream state usually stay aware of their current age and don’t mentally shift.
Why Might Someone Regress?
To escape overwhelming emotions like anxiety, depression, or stress.
As a way to feel safe during or after trauma or flashbacks.
To manage dissociation or emotional shutdowns.
Many autistic and ADHD individuals naturally regress when overstimulated, under pressure, or seeking comfort.
Regression can help with emotional regulation or sensory overwhelm.
It brings back the warm, safe feeling of being cared for or protected.
Helps with inner healing, especially for unmet childhood needs.
Some regress to recreate a childhood they never had.
Regression can be part of reconnecting with your inner child.
It allows people to explore past emotions in a safe, nurturing way.
Sometimes encouraged in therapy for healing purposes.
Some people regress because it’s cozy and fun!
Playing with toys, watching cartoons, or cuddling stuffies brings joy and relaxation—no deep reason needed.
Voluntary vs Involuntary?
Voluntary regression is when someone chooses to enter a younger headspace on purpose.
You decide when, where, and how to regress.
You might use triggers like cartoons, stuffies, or soft music.
It's usually done for comfort, self-care, or fun.
You stay aware of your current age even if you’re acting younger.
Involuntary regression happens without trying or planning it—it just happens, usually in response to emotional or mental triggers.
Can be caused by trauma, stress, overstimulation, or flashbacks.
You might suddenly feel younger, helpless, or confused.
It’s often harder to control or snap out of.
Sometimes people don’t realize they’ve regressed until afterward.
Disclaimers !
Note that age regression/dreaming is ALWAYS 100% NON-KINK/SFW. Age regression is usually used as a coping mechanism; do not make fun of anyone's regression. Respect a regressor's boundaries. SYSTEMS ARE 100% VALID WHEN THEY HAVE LITTLE ALTERS! Terms that are nsfw are such as cgl, ddlg, kink, littlespace (sometimes, unfortunately!) and most abbreviations. Appropriate abbreviations are things like Agere, Agereg, Petre, Agedre, Petdre, Cg (just caregiver, or crgv or a less similar to cgl abbreviation.) SFW meaning safe for work. all age regression is SFW. there is no such thing as NSFW agere; that's just kink invading privacy. Minors & Adults are both capable of age regressing or caregiving. there is not a "right" way to regress other than keeping kink out of the community.
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Do you make all of these? And if so, why? What’s like the backstory behind these and why you make them? And what do you do with them? They’re very cool btw
Yeah, I make all of these. I create them for the same reason people enjoy them, they’re nice to look at. It’s kind of a form of therapy for me, I guess.
I struggle with depression and stuff, so even though they’re all rainbowy and vibrant, I’m usually feeling pretty down when I make them. But posting them makes me feel better.
I love seeing people add their own tags and captions, I read all of them. I just put them out here, that’s all. 😊
Thank you! I'm glad you like em.
People using subtle hints instead of being direct makes things very hard for autistic people.
In some cases, it's understandable to do that. If you have trauma from being punished for being direct, then you have no moral obligation to sacrifice your own feeling of safety. This often happens when a woman is uncomfortable with a man and has had experiences in which being direct has made a man violent. Autistic people could even be afraid to be direct, because they've likely been bullied and abused for it constantly.
But if you're an authority figure, you have no excuse to use subtle hints. If you expect something to be done a specific way and failing to meet the expectations will cause you to punish them, then you damn well better be clear about what you're expecting and why you're expecting it.
Something I learnt a while ago is that having ADHD and understand it fully doesn't mean you can also understand an Autistic just cuz they are neurodivergent too. I know many autistics hate bright lights, I can't understand why though, I never have an issue with them and just can't imagine what that feels like no matter how much I try. I know facial expressions and implied meanings in sentences can be confusing and often very frustrating for Autistics, but I just...can't figure out why or how that feels. maybe this is also why explaining executive dysfunction to NT's is as difficult as it is, :/ its difficult on both ends, to explain it and to understand it but its worse if they dont even try to support you or get you help when you need it, you dont have to understand it to be a good person :/
notes game but the note targets get increasingly more unrealistic to achieve
10 i drink 8 glasses of water tomorrow. so healthy ik… woaw…
25: i eat one (1) vegetable. (i havent had one in months) 50 i go to sleep at a reasonable time tomorrow somehow… (9pm)
100 i go on a walk??? touch grass??? crazy
200 idfk i uh eat a vegetable every day for a week
400 i have a good sleep schedule for a week… yikes
800 i stop chewing on my nails!! forever!! idk if i could actually do this but maybe i would feel guilty if i promised to do it so it would motivate me
1600 i go on a walk two times every single week until the school year ends. wild.
STRETCH GOAL BECAUSE EVERYTHING ELSE WAS ACHIEVED???
2k i eat a veggie every week
3k i try to brush my teeth more…
have you noticed after the second one they started doubling? i really doubt ill get past 25 though but fuck it we ball
Autism acceptance is for life, not just for April.
After a trolls AU list there my favorite fanfiction Severitus list :
A patchwork family @aspionagee ( Snape adopt Draco and Harry , I love it because this little family is very special , Snape also learn to be a good dad for his two boys 🥰🥺) Complete
To trust @clairdeloon-abie ( ravenclaw harry adopted by Severus 🥺 lovely story , Harry have problem to trust people specially adult and lose any reason to live 😭😭 in this story and Snape will learn him that he'll always be here for him and how life is important 😭😭 ) Complete
Second chance @anonhpwriter ( ⚠️ contains CP in this one ⚠️but the most important: if you like sweetness and fluff who will make your teeth rot and shake your heart go head XD 😂 because there a lot and I love how close Snape and Harry got close as father and son that why I love this fanfic and I add on my list and without this fanfic I couldn't discovered Severitus 💞💞 ) part 1 and 2 Complete part 3 WIP
As potter is to Snape @scarlettwriter91 ( honestly I there many reasons to check anx like this story buuuut I let you discovering it by yourself while you'll read it 😉) Complete
True heart @mandancieforever ( one of the very first Severitus story I discovered with second chance it's because of it I love Severitus and want read more 🥺 and draw art of it , she deserves more support ! ) WIP
A Thousand Words ( still WIP unfortunately but very good fanfiction...I hope the author will come back again)
Obscured ( with a Slytherin and Obscurial Harry Potter 👀 .. Snape have a lot of work for fixing the broken boy ) @illisius WIP
little freak, Jezebel (you sit high atop the kitchen counter) @alexandriastark76 WIP
Harry's new home by Kbinnz Complete
Mine (on potions and snitch website that been suggested by my follower the talented @squid1442 who also do Severitus art 🥺)
I love reading and make art for Severitus fanfic 🥺🥺🥺
Any other Severitus story to suggest to me ?
I have 3 ADHD OC's in my fictional K-pop group, Rain, Axzyte and Axillian, they each represent a different type of ADHD. Inattentive, Impulsive and Combined, all react differently and have different daily issues, ADHD is a SPECTRUM, we're all unique.
She/Her/Aroace/ADHD/Loves OC making, K-pop, Anime, BL, HP, SPN, MLP and more, love making friends!/ 16 / Love talking so please feel free to DM me!<3
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