Slipping in and out of Little space

[king's_princess]

Hello littles!

 

I had a quick question, sometimes I find myself slipping in and out of my little space without noticing until my daddy tells me that I'm in it. does anyone have any clues or 'triggers' that you know put you into your space?

[cuppycakes]

https://www.ddlgforum.com/topic/4338-things-that-make-you-feel-little (sfw)

 

This might be what you're looking for :3

[Guest MermaidKiss]

I've been wondering that too. I'm still very new so I'm having a really hard time getting into and staying in little space, and I think it's because I've gotten so used to my adult life, but I know this is the right lifestyle for me, I'm just having a hard time adjusting to it.

[LittleKitten13]

I will slip in and out of little space frequently.  I don't always notice, but sometimes I do, and it's very frustrating.  One minute I'll be calling my boyfriend Papa, and the next minute that doesn't seem natural at all, and I feel like calling him Bear (nickname we use when we're big).

[ohwells]

Well it seems the content of replies on this post deteriorated rather quickly but allow me to bring it back to responding to the OP, or at least the topic of discussion.

 

I actually find that a lot of the time I'm in between being "big" and "little" unless I'm doing something specifically related to one or the other. I attribute this to the fact that I am naturally both "childish" and "mature". Basically, unless I actively have responsibilities on my mind, or am actively in little space with my Daddy, I'm likely just being a casual combination of the two. Some characteristics of "little" me come out, but I'm more than together enough to be in public and with adults and come across "normally". So for me is more so that my setting and environment affects if I'm "big" or "little" or somewhere in between. But also there are times where I'm big and really want to be little but maybe I don't have a Daddy or I have responsibilities to tend to. Those are the only case where I feel really little (generally meaning sensitive for myself) but I can't go into little soace and get comfort from anyone. Or rather I want a Daddy in that moment but I don't have one so I refrain from entering little space even though I'm feeling "little". Not sure of that makes sense...

[Guest Little Otter]

Yeah I have a lot of verbal triggers. Before I knew about this it was really awkward and confusing with GF's and such. Sometimes kinda funny too. Now that I have a Mommy, she puts me into little space all the time, even when Im at work and stuff. I usually have to take a deep breath, regain my composure, and focus on being my adult self to snap out of it.

[Guest Little Otter]

Just to elaborate, for me little space isnt necessarily defined by my actions or activities (coloring, etc). Its mental, likely an intense increase of serotonin, dopamine, endorphins, etc... beyond natural levels. I instantly "feel" childish, lose some normal complex cognitive abilities. Almost like a euphoria. Its difficult to properly define, especially cuz I only recently understood *why* this happens, what it means, accepted it as part of my identity, and really put the effort into analying it.

[LittleKitten13]

I am the exact same way as you!  For example, when I'm big, I don't have issues with words like, "remember" and "animal" (I do struggle with the word cinnamon some though), but when I'm little I'll try and try to say the words right, then just give up and they come out as "mehrember" or "aminal."

I instantly "feel" childish, lose some normal complex cognitive abilities. 

[Guest Little Otter]

I am the exact same way as you!  For example, when I'm big, I don't have issues with words like, "remember" and "animal" (I do struggle with the word cinnamon some though), but when I'm little I'll try and try to say the words right, then just give up and they come out as "mehrember" or "aminal."

I have a hard time forming complex thoughts. Like, in my career I'm a tech analyst. I find I cant understand anything I'm reading and can't even begin to produce a coherent response to the issues I deal with at work. I haven't been very verbal in little space, it's been a secret IRL so IDK how Id talk. Little space at work = bad 

[LittleKitten13]

I have a hard time forming complex thoughts. Like, in my career I'm a tech analyst. I find I cant understand anything I'm reading and can't even begin to produce a coherent response to the issues I deal with at work. I haven't been very verbal in little space, it's been a secret IRL so IDK how Id talk. Little space at work = bad 

I get so teary when it comes to Algebra when I'm in little space.  It makes NO sense.

[Guest littlegirl707]

Hi everyone wow what atopic. I do get triggered to little and theres time i choose little. I think its ok for either way. I dont know if u had abuse when you were little thats how triggers happen tho. Its ok too. You will find your balance. Once you realize your triggers you will find it easier to know. I have smells and words places and toys. Theres all kind of them. One thing i have to pass down dont worry about the triggers just enjoy when your little. If you were abused friend me we can talk if you want a friend. And everyone just be kind littles need reassurance not critizem 

[Guest AlisonS23]

I definitely slip in and out of little space a lot. I know what triggers me. Certain words or even the way someone talks to me will put me in little space. Being around super cute things like kittens is hard not to slip into little space. I think controlling it comes with time and learning yourself. That’s just my opinion.

 

Side note I had a daddy that would help me with this problem by using certain words that we knew were triggers. Example being coffee reminded me of work and made me feel big. So that would pull me out of little space.

[Guest Looby-Lou]

I can definitely talk Little/Adult from one sentence to the next! Why not? For me it's just the same as in a  semi-serious conversation someone might make a funny remark or two.  I don't define it as "being in Little space" or not.  It's just responding to a conversation in a way that comes naturally to me.

 

There are lots of things that can encourage me to feel Little, but I don't consider myself as having "triggers" per se. Triggers seem a much stronger reaction to something, and I'm always able to control if I behave Little or Adult.  (Not saying it's always easy ha ha!)  I can understand if some people are more sensitive to triggers, I'm just saying it doesn't happen with me.  

 

I think if you're (anyone) is comfortable with their Little times, how and when it happens, whether or not you know it's going to happen doesn't matter, then just don't worry about it.  Enjoy it! If it's problem for you, for example you find it hard to be adult when you need to be, then of course that's different.  We all have times we need to behave in certain ways, and take on certain roles. That isn't just a Little thing.

[Richie 79]

I dont see the problem with little's going in and out off their little space as even people tht arent littles act little every now and then so dont worry littles its a way of your life and who you are. Cheers Richie 79 xx