coping blog

i am coping with childhood trauma. 18. entirely sfw

[nostalgiagere]

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about me , , ,

hi! you can just call me nostalgia. i will not share much about myself here, but this blog is for collecting things i like that are related to reclaiming my childhood. i have a trauma based dissociative disorder and this helps me cope. i am 18 years old and you can refer to me with he/him or they/them pronouns.

note: i interact from @nostalgiaco !

some boundaries and other info , , ,

please do not send me anything sexual whatsoever

please do not ask anything too personal from me. i may give out my discord if i feel comfortable doing so.

please please please feel free to interact via asks, messages, etc! i would like to make friends!!

some of my interests , , ,

i have a lot of interests in general, however our littles have specific interests. i will list a combination of both.

toy related , , ,

littlest pet shops , calico critters , plushies and specific plushie brands , legos , strawberry shortcake , monster high , collecting stickers

shows and media , , ,

childrens cartoons , blues clues , welcome home , ghibli movies , animal related disney movies , bolt (disney) , homeward bound , oliver and company (disney)

video games , , ,

infinity nikki , animal crossing , minecraft (java) , modded minecraft , cozy grove , specific cozy roblox games , sun haven , stardew valley , pikmin 1-4 , nintendo games in general , slime rancher 1+2 , garden life: a cozy simulator

arts and crafts , , ,

coloring , drawing , kandi , crochet , stim boards , moodboards , journaling both digitally and physically

taglist , , ,

#🧸 - plushies / stuffed animals

#🎮 - video game related

#🐩 - animals

#✏️ - text posts

#🎨 - art

#🧩 - toys and other trinkets

#🖌️ - activities (coloring sheets, activity pages, etc)

#⭐ - stim boards, gifs, etc.

#📷 - moodboards

#🍪 - recipes / food related

#🎞️ - shows / movies / etc

fandom specific tags , , ,

#🦄 - my little pony

#🐾 - littlest pet shop

#🏠 - welcome home

#🔎 - blues clues

#🌟 - care bears

#🩰 - sanrio

#🎀 - monster high

#🐈 - beanie babies

#✨ - sailor moon

#☀️ - pokemon

#🌳 - animal crossing

#🦢 - infinity nikki

#🩷 - moshi monsters

#🐉 - how to train your dragon

#🐺 - animal jam

#🪄 - studio ghibli

i hope you enjoy your time here :)

[lulusbinky]

♡ struggling to regress?༅

here are some methods that might help!

♡ sensory matching method ──୨ৎ── focus on connecting three senses that trigger regression! soooo if a childhood cartoon made you feel little, pair it with a scent that gives the same feeling and a texture that also has that comforting feeling, such as a soft blankie!༅

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♡ familiar senses method ──୨ৎ── focus on nostalgia and familiar comfort items! get a childhood snack, set up soft and gentle lighting, and surround yourself with things that bring warmth and nostalgia! regressing often comes easier for many in an environment that feels familiar & safe!༅

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♡ baby steps method ──୨ৎ── focus on starting slow and building up little activities! so instead of trying to force it or jump right into it, slightly like the first two methods, start slown! start with a small, soothing action like hugging a stuffie or putting on cozy socks! then maybe surround yourself with familiar regression cues like a childhood show then dim the lights & grab a comfy blankie! once you feel more at ease maybe do smth like coloring or playing with toys!! so this way you slowly feel more relaxed instead of pressured to regress quickly!༅

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♡ storytime method ──୨ৎ── read a short children’s book or a calming fairytale out loud or listen to an audiobook with a gentle, nurturing voice to help shift your mindset!! there are also asmr videos of people reading children books!༅

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♡ ritual method ──୨ৎ── repeat a small comforting action every time you want to regress!! maybe it’s putting on a specific cozy outfit, turning on a soft dim or colored light, having a certain drink, or hugging your favorite stuffed animal! associating an action with regression can help over time!༅

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♡ regression playlist method ──୨ৎ── make a special playlist with songs or lullabies! i like to play disney songs!༅

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♡ soundscapes method ──୨ৎ── if music doesn't work for you instead of music, try listening to sound effects that mimic childhood nostalgia! so things like playground noises, soft rain, wind chimes, or toy store sounds, whatever works for you that you can find!!༅

[yourtinybook]

low-energy regressor activity ideas

note: ensure that you are aware of the interactions between your favourite drink and your medication. avoid alcohol entirely, as well as caffeine, and any other potential interactive beverages.

[shinobi-bacon]

I just wanted to make gifs of the Superb Owls!

[woolblossom-archive]

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[super-lovely-star]

Things to Do with Plushies that aren’t Traditional Pretend Play

If you regress/dream to an older age range, you might not play pretend as often, if at all. That said, there’s no reason why you still can’t enjoy your plushies’ company.

Cuddle them as you go to sleep. This one is pretty obvious, but I think it deserves a place on this list.

Make them little Kandi collars with their name in letter beads. You can make a matching bracelet or necklace for yourself too!

On that note, sew clothes for them and dress them up. This one might require some supervision because of the pins and needles, but it’s usually worth it.

Set them up so that they look like they’re doing the same activity as you are. (Putting a controller in front of them if you’re gaming, pretending to feed them bits of your meal, setting them up in front of the TV so they can enjoy the programs with you, etc) This one veers into pretend play, but it’s not as involved so I figured I’d include it.

Put them into your purse/backpack/bag so they can keep you company on your errands or other trips you take.

Set them up in nature or around the house and take photos of them. You can even scrapbook with the photos.

If they are sturdy enough, give them a bubble bath and then either stick them in a pillowcase and put it in the dryer, or air dry them in the sun. This is good for bonding with them, and general maintenance to keep them clean.

Write about them. You can make little character profiles for them, or even full stories! This is good if you have a hard time playing pretend but you still want to feature them in imaginative contexts.

Draw/paint pictures of them and hang them on your wall!

Finally, if this is something you’re up for, set up a side blog for your favorite plushie and document their life online. Make blog posts from their perspective, have them take “selfies” etc!

Have fun with your plushies 💕

[von-koopas-muse]

Agere sensories - visuals! (things I see!)

Seeking:

fairy lights, night lamps, aquarium lamps, lava lamps, LED strips, christmas lights

online you can search up toy commercials, toy unboxing, pinterest, or the website that you're on right now, Tumblr! however make sure your blocked tags and phrases are secured before going through social media, especially as a little

if you're feeling confident, visit toy stores, libraries' kids sections, playgrounds! they're very stimulating, but remember to stay respectful on your visits :)

There's more to artsy life than coloring books! Bead bracelets, clay, stickers, collecting various things, journaling, baby books, finger painting, glitter!

To my fem leaning regressors, hairclips, jewelry, bright make-up (I do not recommend kids make-up as it doesn't have regulations, use adult make up in a childish way), animal headbands! To my neutral/masc regressors, pins, patches, funky shoelaces, sticker tattoos, keychains! Decorate yourself to stimulate yourself on gloomy days!

get food for kids! More colorful, maybe with a cute animal or a smile or dinos, the pretty juice bottles with cartoons? don't get me started. You can also get shape cutters for your veggies/sandwiches

stimboards, gifs!

customize your devices! Wallpapers, keyboards, AOD, widgets! You can even use gifs!

decorate your room and gear too! Coloring pages or other craft you're proud of, showing your favorite toys (if you're safe) colorful rugs! Make custom pacis, add stickers to your bottles, add cute labels!

stim toys, glow in the dark toys! Water toys, squishy balls with colors in them, orbeez, snowglobes, slime!

Avoidant:

Have nap times! They don't have to be a nap time, but you can make an hour to yourself, covering the windows and turning off the lights

There are settings on modern devices specifically targeted for visuals. Lower the brightness, get yourself a dark mode, have eye safety on

Get yourself fuzzy nighttime blindfolds, cute sunglasses, hats or hoodies that will limit your eye view (be careful to be protected, but functional if you're outside)

this is universal for any sensory suppression, but items for babies are your best friends if you're looking for less eye straining gear. (Especially with the beige mom trend being more popular, ha ha)

if you still want to watch baby shows, check low-stimulation lists. Also, usually shows directed at younger age range are slower. I also find vintage cartoons less overwhelming (but they're not guaranteed to be always slow and not stimulating)

You can order online instead of throwing yourself out to the chaotic, overwhelming stores

limit your screentime! Short-form content is easily overwhelming, and staring into a bright screen for x hours doesn't do your eyes a favor. It's okay to need breaks and not always be up to date with everything

if possible, pick safe times to do your errands where there's not a lot of people, like weekend mornings.

have a list of safe cartoons, safe colors, safe places, or other "safe" sensories. It's sometimes better to know what you're comfortable with!

remember, if it gets too much, it is always okay to back out. This is YOUR coping mechanism and nobody else's, it's up to YOU what you're okay and not okay with

[blahajvhs]

Little Twin Stars Coloring Pages

[foxxypaws]

things to add to your regression room 🐤

A Bean bag

fairy lights

glow-in-the-dark wall stickers

video projector

bed canopy

big kennel or play pen (this is kinda more for pet regressors but who cares ;3)

bed tent (or just a normal floor tent)

toy organizers

mini fridge for snacks and drinks!

candles or scented things to help you feel calm

fidget toys

posters

put up the drawings you did!

Bluetooth speakers for music

big plushies (i mean BIGGG big)

cozy blankies

stuffies and plushies

any type of kid/baby toys

Baby wipes for messy mistakes

acrobat swing

cocoon swing

sensory square mat

activity board

[crossingdesigns]

forest creature sweaters by @ac_coralcove on twitter [x]

[littlelalaland]

2000s cartoons I love ♥

gravity falls

max and ruby

kipper

strawberry shortcake

the wonderpets

phineas and ferb

peppa pig

angelina ballerina

winx club

clifford the big red dog

peep and the big wide world

dragon tales

the magic schoolbus

the bernstein/stain (mandela effect fr) bears

the powerpuff girls

fishhooks

goodnight star

my little pony

charlie and lola

little einsteins

adventure time

sofia the first

we bare bears

doc mcstuffins

over the garden wall

kim possible

danny phantom

[bearisamazering]

I do still play animal crossing why do you ask

[scyther-no-scything]

[beastwhimsy]

I really disliked twilight's final form at the end of FIM so I wanted to redesign her.... rose gold to differentiate her from celestia's gold and luna's silver!! no more recoloured celestia twilight!

base here

[miimaker3d]

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