#mental support pet

[catharsistine]

The scene in the Barbie trailer when Barbie is skating around with Ken and asks "Why is everyone staring at me?"

THAT'S EXACTLY WHAT IT FEELS LIKE TO BE AN ADOLESCENT GIRL.

Living in Barbieland (childhood girlhood) but then suddenly you're all grown up in the real world subject to scrutiny and sexualisation (the guy slapping Barbie's ass) and feeling like existing is a crime?

Being forced by adult men into a box (which leads to the not like other girls syndrome) and exploring the 'real world' (being forced to grow up too quickly) while fighting the realisation that maybe the world sucks and being a woman is so difficult while hoping with all your heart that it's not always going to be this way.

Losing touch with the very things that made you happy because they're considered immature and girly? (The group of teens that said they hadn't played with Barbies since they were five.)

Older women telling you that you have to learn the truth about the world and that you can never have your old life back (Kate Mckinnon's Barbie) despite it being the only thing you yearn for, but also older women being a bright spot and support (the old woman on the bench) in the endless slough of life.

And this is just the trailer!!! I'm so excited for this movie I can't breathe, Greta Gerwig the woman that you are 😭

#barbie #more thoughts on this when my mental coherence returns #but ahhh! #im also really excited to see america ferrera's role because I have a feeling it's gonna be pivotal #Barbie meta #the barbie movie #barbie (2023) #shut up im so excited #ken is the emotional support pet every adolescent girl needs #THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT IT'S LIKE TO BE A TEENAGE GIRL #i already love this movie so much #and it hasnt even released #thoughts r scattered cuz the trailer is that good

[thelunarsystemwrites]

Age regression, a useful coping mechanism.

Long post about agere!

So, it's possible you've seen these things on my blog:

Agere. Petre. Agedre. Petdre. Age regression. Regressor. SFW. All that stuff, but, what does it mean? Well, I'm here to tell you!

So firstly, questions are ALWAYS welcome! Rather in reblogs, comments, or in my ask box, I'm always willing to answer questions about age regression!

Second, if you want JUST the terminology explained, you can find it here!

With that out the way: Age Regression. It's basically mentally reverting back to an eariler age! It's a completely SFW (Safe for work) coping mechanism! Though not all regressors use it as a coping mechanism, some just do it for fun! (Also it's technically a form of dissociation!

Same idea with pet regression, but it's reverting to the mindset of an animal! Kinda like shifts for a therian! (Coming from a therian!)

It's a wonderful thing, though it may not always feel like it. Just like how toddlers for example, might have tantrums, not know how to comprehend big emotions, or feel confused. That can happen in regression too! It can be voluntary or Involuntary. But there's ways to manage that!

Oh, and regression is for EVERYONE! (Any ethnic group, any gender, any identity, nobody is allowed to gatekeep it!)

When you're regressed, it really does feel like you're younger, like things are simple, and such. The levels of how extreme it feels varies from person to person!

But yeah, you mentally become a younger age, can be anything from a baby to a teen!

I do HIGHLY recommend doing it! I highly recommend watching shows you loved as a kid, or kids shows you think you'd enjoy now. I recommend getting in cozy clothes, maybe drinking from a sippy cup/water bottle to feel younger? Colouring, playing games (like minecraft!) Listening to soft music, these things really help me!

I'll admit, it can be scary the first time. But you have to trust your mind, trust that youll be able to become big again (your current mental age) when you need to.

Agere (short for age regression) and petre (short for pet regression) can help you have a childhood you never had, help you process difficult emotions, help heal your inner self and inner child, destress, and lots of other benefits!

And hey, some regressors PREFER to watch shows like Hazbin hotel, like playing games like call of duty, like drawing detailed artwork, like swearing. That's all okay too! You don't even have to use baby/kid stuff or talk/act like a baby/kid to regress! But, I do recommend starting off with that first, as it can help you know what regression feels like! ^^

Another thing, you might be a regressor without even knowing it! Like, have you ever laid in bed, grasping to cuddle anything soft near you—Just wishing you were a kid again, that someone would care for you? Maybe you felt like you were having unreasonable fears, like afraid of growing up, or afraid of the dark. Did the world feel bigger, did you maybe want to have a pacifier, or a stuffy?

That could be Involuntary regression! It's a defense mechanism of the brain, basically trying to process the world by becoming mentally younger to help.

You can learn to help control this, not always, but there's ways to help! Pushing away your regression isn't always a good thing, as often, it comes back stronger.

Instead, I recommend trying to find what makes you feel good or safe while regressed, and finding time to do it once or twice a week! (As long as regression isn't taking over your life/interfering with you as a teen/adult, you can do it a lot more than that! Every day if you want!)

You can watch videos online on how to regress, how to do it in secret if you're not ready/don't want to tell others! (I recommend looking up "Agere" or "How to age regress" or "What's agere?")

Same for pet regression! And another thing, there's something called Agedre (Age dreaming) and Petdre (Pet dreaming)

Again, it's always safe for work! It's basically acting, and wanting to be treated as a certain age/animal. It can help to have someone coddle you, and treat yourself younger, even if you'd rather not regress/can't! It's just as valid as Agere/Petre!

And, the community is huge! Slowly, we're working to normalize this, help spread awareness about mental health, and that regression ISN'T a disorder, it doesn't need to be cured! It's a tool that even some therapist recommended!

And hey, even if it's not for you—Please, don't hurt us who rely on it, or use it for fun. If it makes you uncomfortable? That's fine, even if it's 200% SFW, you're allowed your own safe space and boundaries. But try to understand that, we're not hurting anyone, and we can respect each other without taking away each other's safe spaces.

Thank you for listening, questions are always welcome and encouraged! And I hope this helped! (If you have a question you're afraid to ask, you can ask in my ask box with anon! This is a judgement free space!)

The end! ^^

#education #Sfw #agere community #agere safe #Agere #Petre #Agedre #Petdre #Caregiver #Sfw agere #Always sfw #age regression #pet regression #regression therapy #Regression #mentalheathawareness #positive mental attitude #age regressor #mental heath support #age+regression

[randomreasonstolive]

Reason to Live #9486

Being there for my pets through their whole lives.  – Guest Submission

(Please don't add negative comments to these posts.)

#sad #help #hope #reason to live #depressed #depression #empty #alone #mental illness #anxiety #trauma #guest submission #mental health #pets #animals #love #care #support #dogs #cats #bunnies

[indagold-orchid]

My rats are technically emotional support pets because my doctor thought it would help me so seeing people get upset with me sharing how much I love my rats and how funny is absolutely ironic.

FYI they are great pets when you feel down. I'm sad people can't see that. They help with anxiety and stress a lot.

#rats #ratblr #mental health #emotional support pet #emotional support #ESA

[kazpidge]

How My Pet Pigeon Helps with My Psychosis.

Because I see a lot about dogs and some about cats but never about birds. Note: I think, has someone who has owned parrots, that pigeons are better suited for this, but any pet that helps applies.

They "contact call" while falling asleep which is an easier noise to fall asleep to than videos or music.

They "danger call" at things they notice that seems off in the situation, so if they don't do that then I can reasonably assume I'm hallucinating.

They are very loving and tend to form tighter bonds with humans than cats or dogs do (in my experience) which makes it harder for me to want to isolate from them (also they're cute so thats a plus)

You can buy harnesses and diapers for them and bring them almost every where with you (lots of people on instagram do this)

They provide good deep pressure therapy on shoulders and chests or legs.

They don't scream or yell loudly, and their coo's can be soothing if you find them that way/know what they mean.

Girl pigeons are more docile, and boys are more ready to take charge so there is a gender for whatever you're needs are.

#chronic illness #disability #schizophrenia #pigeon #pet pigeon #actually schizophrenic #schizoaffective #schizospec #psychosis #emotional support #emotional support animal #esa #pet birds #pet blogging #mental illness

[dxmxuse]

Pool Noodle has been with me for 2 months now and she spent this weekend with a bunsitter while I was out of town. Ever since getting home (and after napping ofc) she’s been super clingy and wanting affection which is very new for her.

I just realized she’s been in rescues and foster homes most of her life and she probably didn’t think she was going to come back 😭

#bunnyblr #rabbitblr #bunnies #petblr #pet bunny #animals #small animals #mental health #emotional support animal #cute bunny #bunnies of tumblr

[thedarklordsnicklefritz]

Please consider: Beau with one of those patches for service dogs that says "Emotional Support Lesbian"

But also they get one for Caleb that says "Nervous"

#Do Not Pet #critical role #i did not invent Beau as the Emotional Support Lesbian #but the mental image of them both with patches... #add a for good measure

[high-quality-tiktoks]

Too good not to share😂perfect timing♥️

#video #tiktok #tiktoks #funny #lmao #wtf #animal #animals #pet #pets #cat #cats #mental illness #emotional support animal #emotional support animals #hollyturner30

[lifewithchronicpain]

#no surprises here #pets #disability #mental illness #emotional support #article

[nonbinarymlm]

Reminder that neurodivergent is not just ADHD/autism/anxiety! Autistic/ADHD/anxious people are a valuable part of the community, but not the *only* neurodivergent people. Neurodivergent is an umbrella term. All mood disorders, developmental disorders, personality disorders, disorders with psychotic symptoms, neurological conditions and injuries count as part of the umbrella as long as they're not neurotypical. Some neurodivergent people are allistic. Some neurodivergent people don't experience social anxiety. Some symptoms are common, but not universal.

When I make posts for neurodivergent mlm/nlm, I am including everyone. People who are and aren't visibly neurodivergent. People who are social extroverts and people who could never be. People on medications, people with mental illnesses, people who don't want and don't like their conditions, and people with particularly difficult and/or stigmatized condition. All neurodivergent people deserve a neutral, non-stigmatized umbrella term. All neurodivergent people deserve positivity and support.

#not mlm #neurodivergence #mental illness #idk it's just a pet peeve of mine how much internet discourse talks about neurodivergence in a very narrow way #and likes to ignore scary or hard neurodivergent experiences #not all neurodivergence is harmlessly weird and that is very difficult to navigate and deal with but like #people with neurodivergence that isn't harmless still deserve support and recognition and to be part of the conversation #idk

[siecobaina]

emotionally unavailable girl accidentally says “my boyfriend” and immediately wants to be put down like a sick dog

#pet names <<<< #emotional unavailability #actually avoidant #never dated #never been kissed #unlovable #mental health #mental heath support #actually mentally ill #depression and anxiety #depression thoughts #depression awareness #anxiety recovery #therapy #depression journal

[wellthatschaotic]

i want a cat so bad

#maybe a dog but doggos seem like more work #idk if i could like. keep up with one #cats seem much more chill #theyre just Guys yknow #alas. my aunts definitely will not let me get one #im staying over with my mom rn (hence the posts about her) and thinking of moving in with her but #idk how she feels about cats #+ she lives in an apartment so theres pet rent #but im pretty sure if the creechur is registered as emotional support you dont need to pay it? #and i think i have enough mental illness to register a creechur /lh #but i dont want to burden her with a creechur esp if i end up not living with her full time yknow

[luckypoppymilliemama]

TW: pet death/euthanasia

For everyone who’s been following the Poppy Saga..

Poppy has gone downhill, A LOT. She is at the point where the vet and I discussed it, and leaving her in this much pain is selfish.

We decided that she needed to be humanely euthanized. We have an appt at the vet clinic tomorrow to put my poor Poppy girl out of pain.

I am a train wreck right now. A bad bad train wreck💔

#cats of tumblr #cats #mental health #emotional support #sick cat #pet death #humane euthanasia #poppy’s sick #grief #mourning #devastated

[randomreasonstolive]

Reason to Live #9240

Your pets need you to take care of them.  – Guest Submission

(Please don't add negative comments to these posts.)

#sad #help #hope #reason to live #depressed #depression #empty #alone #mental illness #anxiety #trauma #guest submission #mental health #pets #pet #animals #care #love #support

[octocurse]

Just a reminder that paranoia inducing jokes (such as saying you’re in someones walls, skin or house/something is where it doesnt belong like bugs under skin) are extremely ableist.

#Treat psychotics as fellow living beings challenge !!! #Psychosis #ableism #mentally disabled #disability support #reminders #stop being an ass #Nobody that doesnt belong are in your house #Your pets are not cameras #You aren’t being watched by a bad or evil force #And there arent bugs under your skin #You’re safe

[createacamillahect]

camilla hect and her elderly dog she loves and handles so gingerly. she beams around them

#tlt #cam #camilla hect #elderly beagle on my walk fell in love with me and her college ish boy owner had to ask her twice not to follow me #fuck man dogs are the best #only way i can stand work is knowing it puts a roof (woof) over my dog's head 🫡🫡🫡 #also she deserves an emotional support dog #also friendly PSA if you're american it's super easy to get your dog or pet to be an emotionally support animal for an apartment complex #you just need a note from your doctor saying hey I have x mental illness this pet helps stabilize my emotions #and then they can't charge you pet rent or pet fees and like hell yeah