Tips for age regressors with chronic pain
As a regressor with arthritis I know how difficult it can be to be small, especially on days where your pain is extreme. These are some of the things I’ve learned can help me. I know there are other posts like this, but I wanted to share my experience and tips
💚 make sure to listen to your body ! 💚
I know it might seem obvious, but it’s hard sometimes ! If your hands start cramping up, remember to take a break from drawing/writing ! If your body starts to hurt while your out , make sure you go home or ask your cg to go home ! I know it’s sad when your having fun but there are fun things to do even when you’re hurting, try watching a movie or playing with stuffies !
**Remember that over the counter medications exist, if they help you take advantage of that !**
baths can help receive pain and relax the body. Put some salt in the bath (if you cant take hot baths because of sensory issues, dissolve salt in hot water, then pour into a bath that is an acceptable temperature) . Make it fun ! add bubbles, add a bath bomb, and don’t forget the bath toys ! watch a movie or show while you soak
💚get cute heating packs :D 💚
I tend to slip a lot easier when I’m in pain, so I like to keep some cute heating pads on hand to cheer me up ! Here are some good ones I’ve found:
( $$$=25+ $$=15+ $=under 15)
🦖strawberry themed wrap around $
🦖 forest creature print $
you can also fill a sock with uncooked rice and microwave that !
🦖 do some fun stretches 🦖
of course only do this if you feel up to it, but stretching can be really fun, easy, and can relieve pain ! here’s some easy ones to do while small
💚do some limited movement activities 💚
If pain is a trigger for your regression, or if you just want to regress while in pain, I know it can be a scary thing. But if you feel okay enough, try to do things that can make you happy, your small space can be full of so much joy so take advantage of that !
if your hands don’t hurt too bad, you can:
if your hands do hurt you can:
💚put on a comfort movie or show
💚cuddle with stuffies or a cg if you have one
🦖 set up a reward system for taking meds 🦖
It can be hard to remember your meds, but you really do need them ! I personally have a sticker chart at the beginning of my agere journal, and I get to put a sticker down whenever I take them ! This not only helps me remember , but also gives me an incentive to take my medication !
Regression can make emotions and pain feel big and scary, especially if you’ve involuntarily regressed it can be really really scary. You’re allowed to be sad, even (and i’d say especially) when you’re small. If you’re not sure how to let your emotions out you can always:
💚write about how you feel
💚vent to someone you trust
You’re feelings are always valid , don’t discredit them . You are so loved , you deserve to feel ok .
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