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Age Regression
What is age regression?
Age regression occurs when someone reverts to a younger state of mind. This retreat may be only a few years younger than the person’s physical age. It could also be much younger, into early childhood or even infancy.
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Age regression is sometimes used in psychology and hypnotherapy. It can also be used as a self-help tool, or something someone does to reduce stress.
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Some mental health conditions make age regression more likely. Such as:
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schizophrenia
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dissociative identity disorder
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schizoaffective disorder
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post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
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major depressive disorder
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dementia
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borderline personality disorder (BPD)
I use age regression as a coping mechanism. Life is not always easy for everyone and everybody isn't going to have a coping skill like age regression. Not everybody is going to be able to do it or is comfortable with it.
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As long as you have a coping mechanism that does not harm yourself or others, certain coping skills are viable.
