Having Little space Issues

[Theknottypuppy]

Hai I'm cuppy! I'm not really good at this forum stuff and I'm not one to depend on people for help but for what feels like a month or so I haven't been able to get into my littlespace... I've never had difficulty before but my adult life has been making it hard, I've been super stressed lately. I've tried coloring and watching my favorite cartoon (instantly gets into my space) but failed, I've tried puzzles and even bubble baths but nothing is working except for napping.. Don't get me wrong I love napping but I don't think it's a healthy way to constantly deal with issues and makes me feel so unmotivated..

 

Does anyone else have recommendations to help them get into littlespace even by themselves??!!

[Guest Dulci]

I've been exactly the same. Not been able to slip into little space at all actually around the same length of time. So don't worry and don't force it. Adult life has been busy for me also (and stressful!).

 

It will come back: I just think trying to force it might make things worse as you'll get frustrated that you can't get into it.

 

Breath and just do things you enjoy in general!

[CaresAlot]

People will tell you that you are trying to force it and relax but really what does that mean.  Lot of times it the old you look, but don't see.  When you are coloring, its just doing.  Instead of coloring, let your other senses get involved before coloring - smell the crayons, turn the pages and feel the paper.

 

Instead of watching your favorite cartoon, get dressed in comfortable little clothes with a favorite suffie, blankie or other item.  If you have a favorite snack get some of those nearby.  Instead of watching the cartoon, listen to it, feel the items you have with you and taste the snacks.

 

Bubble bath the same idea, more about feeling and less about doing.  Its a Little mind foreplay.  Before you get in or even get undressed, listen to the water filling the tub.  Smell the bubbles and put your hand in the water.  Then when you really need it get undressed and slide into the water. 

 

You can apply this to any of the things that make you feel Little.  Let your other senses come out and play.  When we are stressed, too often trying to get into  Little space is another thing that we "have to do" on our busy schedule.  Breaking it down lets you focus more on want to do instead of have to do, Touch, smell, hearing and taste all help to get you to wanting more than need to get into Little space.

[Theknottypuppy]

Thank you to both!! I have been feeling like Ive been forcing myself but I kept thinking something is wrong with me if I can't slip into my headspace as easily as I have before. Like I said I'm not one to depend on people but it's been complicated lately and last week I was just worried about losing my "little self". I've never considered little foreplay but it does sound extremely helpful and we'll needed

[Quirkygrl16]

I've been dealing with the same. My life has been so stressful I cant seem to let myself just relax