Accidentally slipping into littlespace?

[Capri]

Without intentionally wanting to be I slipped into littlespace the other day and I'm nervous about it happening again.  Has anyone had similar experiences?  I don't know how to prevent it from happening next time.

 

Confession time: It happened at the dentist of all places. I was so scared of a long procedure but the dentist helped calm me down and talked me through the whole process. 

"The numbing shot will hurt just a pinch" 

Asking "Are you okay?" in between drilling but I couldn't talk just uh huh

"You're doing good." 

"Turn your head this way for me. Perfect." 

He wiped my face gently when water spilled out and I think my mind nearly spilled out then too. I felt like a baby. 

When he was putting pressure on the tooth with his finger I kept thinking "girl do not suck his finger don't do it.." thank goodness I didn't or I would've been mortified. 

I really hope he didn't notice but gah it's so embarrassing! I wanted to hide under a rock. Couldn't tell anyone about it either since no one knows I'm a little irl. 

 

Is there a way to prevent slipping or am I cursed? 

[Guest RaawrrrPincess]

I think it's a pretty common thing to happen and everyone is different. I haven't figured out how to stop it from happening but I don't really try either. I just kinda find ways to manage and cope with it if it happens at an inappropriate time. 

I use objects that appeal to my senses, I keep a stuffie in my pocket ( it's very soft and small) and a pacifier on me at all times. But something as simple as a piece of candy could work too. The sound of someone's voice, someone I trust, works too. You can save voice-mails or keep audio files or even just call the person if you can.

Hope this helps! 

[GrampyP]

Thanks for sharing, that is sooo adorable! I understand the possible awkwardness but you and he did really well.

[Capri]

8 hours ago, RaawrrrPincess said:

I think it's a pretty common thing to happen and everyone is different. I haven't figured out how to stop it from happening but I don't really try either. I just kinda find ways to manage and cope with it if it happens at an inappropriate time. 

I use objects that appeal to my senses, I keep a stuffie in my pocket ( it's very soft and small) and a pacifier on me at all times. But something as simple as a piece of candy could work too. The sound of someone's voice, someone I trust, works too. You can save voice-mails or keep audio files or even just call the person if you can.

Hope this helps! 

Keeping a small pocket stuffie is such a good idea thank you! 

[Guest RaawrrrPincess]

On 1/25/2024 at 11:35 AM, Capri said:

Keeping a small pocket stuffie is such a good idea thank you! 

If you want to be even more inconspicuous get one on a keychain or bag clip. 

[Capri]

Just now, RaawrrrPincess said:

If you want to be even more inconspicuous get one on a keychain or bag clip. 

Even better! 😮

[Baby Girl Miss Amanda]

I've slipped when in pain at doctor appointments too. I get shots in my hands for carpal tunnel and arthritis and the doctors talk to me in a calm, gentle voice to help me feel safe and little. I also have a problem with my feet and they get fractures a lot, so I get x-rays, and wear boots frequently.  Sometime I even need surgery. So pain is part of my life. I wear leggings and cute dresses or my hair in a cute way to help me feel cute when I go to the doctor, so when they do talk to me I can calm down quickly and not panic.  I take mints along to suck on when I want my paci and have a small stuffie and a little kid word search in my backpack to work on while I wait for tests and stuff. 

[blingsing]

On 2/2/2024 at 2:02 PM, Baby Girl Miss Amanda said:

 I take mints along to suck on when I want my paci and have a small stuffie and a little kid word search in my backpack to work on while I wait for tests and stuff. 

Some.great ideas there, that I will defend using.