Headaches when not able to regress?

[Jordan-2707]

OK so I haven't been able to regress for a while due to multiple reasons; not safe environment, family stress, and no access to a proper non-sexual caregiver. But because of this I constantly feel like anxious and get a bad headache, not to mention my insomnia (it's 2am rn). And I just know being able to let go in that sense would help if not make it go away. My question do any other Littles experience this or is this a me problem?

[LittleBabyKitty]

I understand and get that, before I started talking to my current CG, I had trouble regressing voluntarily.

[PNWSub4Daddy]

Same. Not just you. I have similar issues. No in person care giver, no safe place, fam stress. I've been trying to carve out time to regress...but not successfully. The anxiety is horrible, headaches, insomnia, and tummy aches. I do have a care giver that I text and he's very encouraging. But since it's on line and we've never actually met it's hard for me to completely let go.

[ar****]

No little experience here, but have you tried other ways of getting rid of the headache? Maybe listening to ASMR/music, meditation, some breathing exercises or massaging/touching yourself could help alleviate the symptoms?

[Jordan-2707]

  3 hours ago, arnhem961 said:

No little experience here, but have you tried other ways of getting rid of the headache? Maybe listening to ASMR/music, meditation, some breathing exercises or massaging/touching yourself could help alleviate the symptoms?

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So think of it as a food craving. I could eat other foods but it won't stop the exact craving

[Sw****]

Those are likely stress headaches because you can't do what you need to do to unwind, it's very common. Try getting a glass of water, a snack, (especially anything with caffeine) and doing something that makes you feel happy

[sm****]

I get that way too. If I go too long without good sex, I get anxious, hyper, and get migraines

[St****]

I get that way too! Especially when I don’t get a break from being a care giver. I have found a coffee shop where I feel very comfortable and I really like the employees so it allows me to get close to regression so I can deal. I craft, color, or read books. I don’t currently have a irl care giver either.

[TheRigger]

What you have is common. As smartlady123 above said you need some release. I am an ex Life coach, ex NLP Practioner and currently a Trantric masseuse and exploring Pranic Healing - not saying this to impress you but from what I learnt what you experience is common.
To overcome this drinking water with electrolytes (or a pinch of Celtic salt) this will help detox the body. Drinking something with ginger in it (lemon ginger tea for example) before bed may help. Believe it or not but have cocoa (dark chocolate) snacks or drinks may help too.
Meditation before sleep and focusing the mind on good things or events you went to before you go to sleep may also help - change the brain waves and get the good *** flowing your body produces when you feel good can help you sleep. Avoid thinking about the negative stuff going on before going to sleep.
If you can find someone to give you a tantric massage. This has been known to be a great stress relieve process and make you feel able to cope with life.
There lots more things could go over but texting will not provide a good platform to get the message across.
The most important thing is not to dwell on what's going wrong, you will just attract more of it. Rather focus on what you would like to happen and attract that instead. Google "Laws of Attraction"
Hope this helps

[Ki****]

Certainly not a "you problem" by any means. This is quite common with littles experiencing actual consequences when unable to regress, even under nonsexual standards. My Princess, bless her heart, has some similar issues when she has trouble regressing. She can develop major headaches and can become seriously depressed, among other issues it can create. Especially when it isn't a just "role" you play, being unable to regress can be the same as stopping a medication. There are definitely really affects and it can become a mental health issue if it goes on for too long.
I'm sorry to hear that you don't have the safe space to be able to regress. It would be beneficial to certainly find somewhere you could take a few days and finally let yourself regress. Or perhaps make it a partial regression by doing some more acceptable activities such as coloring or something similar, based on your regression age. My Princess enjoys coloring and just cuddling with myself and her stuffy while we watch TV, often with her pacifier as well. Entirely nonsexual and just being able to be herself without anyone else thinking it's wrong or taboo. Even myself, as a dedicated DD and caregiver, find myself having days where I experience my own regression, though not nearly as prominent. I tend to go back to my ***age days under heavy stress loads, becoming engrossed in doom scrolling social media or my video games where I can let my mind destress and shut down for a bit. Though it is rare for myself because it's an odd place for me and not really from a good time in my life. I was thrown into adulthood at a young age and never had a childhood, so it's hard for me to associate with having a young frame of mind. But please, I beg you, find someone you trust and a safe place to regress, even if it's only for the day. It is a coping mechanism, among other things, and should not be taken lightly. From a psychology standpoint, you NEED that regression to maintain a healthy mental function in normal life. Try not to put it off any longer if you can. I wish I could help more. My inbox is always open for discussions and any advice I may be able to provide TO ANYONE who needs it. Completely free of any and all judgement or expectations.