Regression Therapy

[RJack]

Has anyone gone to a professional therapist (LCSW, phychologist, or a psychiatrist) & had "REGRESSION THERAPY" - where you are roleplaying - going back to your childhood (fantasies); perhaps as a "baby", a toddler, or preschool age? If so, has anyone been able to remove their pants; & do the regression therapy, in the professional's private office; wearing just their diaper and plastic pants? I recently started seeing a therapist (LCSW), & talk about my incontinence, & embarressing incidents from my past. i.e. being seen in public, in my diaper & plastic pants. At the next session, I'm going to ask her what regression therapy is; & if it "will be helpful to me" - in the hope that she will do this w/me. Even if I can't go thru it, wearing only my diaper & plastic pants (which is my fantasy), it would still be a fantasy come true, to go thru regression therapy with her. I view her as a "mommy" - & it is covered by my health ins - I only need to pay a $ 20 co-pay; & I get that reimbursed thru a tex free flex expense account. Let's hear from any "regression therapy" graduates!

[chwukkie]

Has anyone gone to a professional therapist (LCSW, phychologist, or a psychiatrist) & had "REGRESSION THERAPY" - where you are roleplaying - going back to your childhood (fantasies); perhaps as a "baby", a toddler, or preschool age? If so, has anyone been able to remove their pants; & do the regression therapy, in the professional's private office; wearing just their diaper and plastic pants? I recently started seeing a therapist (LCSW), & talk about my incontinence, & embarressing incidents from my past. i.e. being seen in public, in my diaper & plastic pants. At the next session, I'm going to ask her what regression therapy is; & if it "will be helpful to me" - in the hope that she will do this w/me. Even if I can't go thru it, wearing only my diaper & plastic pants (which is my fantasy), it would still be a fantasy come true, to go thru regression therapy with her. I view her as a "mommy" - & it is covered by my health ins - I only need to pay a $ 20 co-pay; & I get that reimbursed thru a tex free flex expense account.

[RJack]

Interesting idea......I don't know if I'd want to try that.....what would be the purpose?

[Guest Guest]

I would love to I am in a wheelchair I would not mind being pushed in a big stroller and sleeping in a crib:)

[Necare]

First of all I know this is nearly year old topic, but I am giving you my perspective on the whole regression-therapy issue anyway. I am sure this is a fantasy with many ABs, I am one myself as you can see, but the person who introduced us to this topic, I feel is a bit misguided. Regression Therapy is of course something that is an option, and of course she or he could suggest this to the patient if there was a need to delve into your psyches past to clear up childhood issues. But that is also the point I think; that this kind of therapy is used as a tool so to speak to resolve deeply hidden issues, and not as a excellent opportunity to romp about in nappies with your "mommy" at your beck and call. If on the other hand this person(sorry can`t remember the name )seeks a resolution to the whole infantilism issue, then it is quite a different matter. The psychologist is of course there to help you, but not to help you wet your nappy so you can feel like a baby for the hell of it. We have Adult Baby Sitters and women who wants to be mommies for that It is a well known fact that at some point in therapy the patient will connect to the psychologist as a substitute mommie or daddy, but the whole point is for the psychologist to be aware of this phenomenon and observe her/his own behaviour and her/his patients behaviour, and make sure that a professional distance is kept between the psychologist and the one being treated. I can fully understand this kind of wishful thinking(which AB here would not?), and in the past when I have talked to a female psychologist about issues I have about my AB side, I cannot deny that the phantasy hasn`t crossed my mind as well. But in the end one has to be realistic, and face the hard truth that no matter how enticing the thought, this is likely to never happen at all, unless as I said you are looking to break free from the whole infantilism. Wishful thinking must sadly stay wishful thinking in this matter <_ anyway my view on the whole matter feel free to disagree. cheers>

[Wolfloveraby]

First of all I know this is nearly year old topic, but I am giving you my perspective on the whole regression-therapy issue anyway. I am sure this is a fantasy with many ABs, I am one myself as you can see, but the person who introduced us to this topic, I feel is a bit misguided. Regression Therapy is of course something that is an option, and of course she or he could suggest this to the patient if there was a need to delve into your psyches past to clear up childhood issues. But that is also the point I think; that this kind of therapy is used as a tool so to speak to resolve deeply hidden issues, and not as a excellent opportunity to romp about in nappies with your "mommy" at your beck and call. If on the other hand this person(sorry can`t remember the name )seeks a resolution to the whole infantilism issue, then it is quite a different matter. The psychologist is of course there to help you, but not to help you wet your nappy so you can feel like a baby for the hell of it. We have Adult Baby Sitters and women who wants to be mommies for that It is a well known fact that at some point in therapy the patient will connect to the psychologist as a substitute mommie or daddy, but the whole point is for the psychologist to be aware of this phenomenon and observe her/his own behaviour and her/his patients behaviour, and make sure that a professional distance is kept between the psychologist and the one being treated. I can fully understand this kind of wishful thinking(which AB here would not?), and in the past when I have talked to a female psychologist about issues I have about my AB side, I cannot deny that the phantasy hasn`t crossed my mind as well. But in the end one has to be realistic, and face the hard truth that no matter how enticing the thought, this is likely to never happen at all, unless as I said you are looking to break free from the whole infantilism. Wishful thinking must sadly stay wishful thinking in this matter <_ anyway my view on the whole matter feel free to disagree. cheers>

So would this help for someone who has trouble with connecting with their inner child creating BPD and maybe helping cure it? If so, where could I find out about this sort of treatment? I have never even heard about regression therapy. In fact I don't even think my state even understands anything about inner child work and regression therapy.

[Necare]

So would this help for someone who has trouble with connecting with their inner child creating BPD and maybe helping cure it? If so, where could I find out about this sort of treatment? I have never even heard about regression therapy. In fact I don't even think my state even understands anything about inner child work and regression therapy.

Hello there Wolfloveraby! Well I would suggest that you contact a psychologist, and explain to her/him what it is that you are struggling with. I would think that you would be a good candidate for Regression Therapy since, as you said you have trouble connecting with your inner child, and you want a cure. I am no psychologist, and it may be that I am off the mark here, but go and see a psychologist, ask the person if this could be an option. If it isn`t, she\he could suggest other ways of dealing with it. No harm in asking There are unending facets of the human psyche that warrants research, and since Regression Therapy isn`t that uncommon, I am quite sure that you would find a psychologist willing to help you with this, either referring you to specialists in hypnosis or helping you with therapy themselves. Good luck to you

[Wolfloveraby]

Thanks. I just hope my psychiatrist that I do see knows enough about inner child work to suggest something that could help, but as you said, no harm in asking.

[Necare]

You are welcome! Hope you will be able to resolve the issues you are struggling with, I know I have mine which must be straightened out sooner or later. Cheers!