Personality regression
Personality regression can be described as a mental state in which one suddenly adopts an identical or similar personality, thought patterns, mannerisms and behaviours to that of their past self from a younger age.[1][2][3] This can sometimes feels as if it is a defense mechanism which occurs during states of extreme stress or when contemplating a past trauma. It is also often capable of making the person believe that they are literally a child again and begin acting appropriately to this belief.
Personality regression is often accompanied by other coinciding effects such as anxiety, memory suppression, and ego death. It is an uncommon effect that is most commonly induced under the influence of moderate dosages of hallucinogenic compounds, such as psychedelics, most notably Ayahuasca, LSD and Ibogaine in particular as well as certain dissociatives.
Psychoactive substances
Compounds within our psychoactive substance index which may cause this effect include:
See also
- Responsible use
- Subjective effects index
- Psychedelics - Subjective effects
- Dissociatives - Subjective effects
- Deliriants - Subjective effects
External links
References
- ↑ Lokko, H. N., & Stern, T. A. (2015). Regression: diagnosis, evaluation, and management. The primary care companion for CNS disorders, 17(3). https://dx.doi.org/10.4088%2FPCC.14f01761
- ↑ Regression definition | https://psychcentral.com/encyclopedia/regression/
- ↑ Regression definition (AlleyDog) | https://www.alleydog.com/glossary/definition.php?term=Regression