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'''Personality regression''' is a mental state in which one suddenly adopts an identical or similar personality, thought structure, mannerisms and behaviours to that of their past self from a younger age.<ref name="regression">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</ref><ref>Regression definition | https:~~//~~psychcentral.com/encyclopedia~~/regression/~~</ref><ref>Regression definition (AlleyDog)~~ | ~~https://www~~.~~alleydog.com/glossary~~/~~definition~~.~~php?term=Regression~~</ref> During this state, the person will often believe that they are literally a child again and begin outwardly exhibiting behaviours which are consistent to this belief. These behaviours can include talking in a childlike manner, engaging in childish activities, and temporarily requiring another person to act as a caregiver or guardian. There are also anecdotal reports of people speaking in languages which they have not used for many years under the influence of this effect.<ref>Fromm, E. ~~(1970~~). Age regression with unexpected reappearance of a repressed c3ildhood language~~. International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis,~~ 18(2~~), 79-88. https~~://doi.~~org~~/10.1080/00207147008415906</ref>

'''Personality regression''' is a mental state in which one suddenly adopts an identical or similar personality, thought structure, mannerisms and behaviours to that of their past self from a younger age.<ref name="regression">{{cite journal | vauthors=((Lokko, H. N.)), ((Stern, T. A.)) | journal=The Primary Care Companion for CNS Disorders | title=Regression: Diagnosis, Evaluation, and Management | volume=17 | issue=3 | pages=27221 | date=14 May 2015 | url=https://www.psychiatrist.com/pcc/psychiatry/regression-diagnosis-evaluation-management/ | issn=2155-7780 | doi=10.4088/PCC.14f01761}}</ref> During this state, the person will often believe that they are literally a child again and begin outwardly exhibiting behaviours which are consistent to this belief. These behaviours can include talking in a childlike manner, engaging in childish activities, and temporarily requiring another person to act as a caregiver or guardian. There are also anecdotal reports of people speaking in languages which they have not used for many years under the influence of this effect.<ref>{{cite journal | vauthors=((Fromm, E.)) | journal=International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis | title=Age regression with unexpected reappearance of a repressed c3ildhood language | volume=18 | issue=2 | pages=79–88 | date= April 1970 | url=http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/00207147008415906 | issn=0020-7144 | doi=10.1080/00207147008415906}}</ref>

Personality regression is often accompanied by other coinciding effects such as [[anxiety]], [[memory suppression]], and [[ego death]]. It is a relatively rare effect that is most commonly induced under the influence of [[dosage#common|moderate]] [[dosage|dosages]] of [[hallucinogen|hallucinogenic]] compounds, such as [[psychedelic|psychedelics]], most notably [[Ayahuasca]], [[LSD]] and [[Ibogaine]] in particular as well as certain [[dissociative|dissociatives]]. However, it can also occur for people during times of stress,<ref name="regression"/> as a response to childhood trauma,~~<ref>https://childhoodtraumarecovery.com/2018/03/09/arrested-psychological-development-and-age-regression/</ref>~~ as a symptom of borderline personality disorder,<ref>Viner, J. ~~(1983~~). An understanding and approach to regression in the borderline patient~~. Comprehensive psychiatry,~~ 24(1~~), 49-56.~~ https://~~doi~~.~~org~~/10.1016/0010-440X(83)90049-4</ref> or as a regularly reoccuring facet of certain peoples lives that is not necessarily associated with any psychological problems.

Personality regression is often accompanied by other coinciding effects such as [[anxiety]], [[memory suppression]], and [[ego death]]. It is a relatively rare effect that is most commonly induced under the influence of [[dosage#common|moderate]] [[dosage|dosages]] of [[hallucinogen|hallucinogenic]] compounds, such as [[psychedelic|psychedelics]], most notably [[Ayahuasca]], [[LSD]] and [[Ibogaine]] in particular as well as certain [[dissociative|dissociatives]]. However, it can also occur for people during times of stress,<ref name="regression"/> as a response to childhood trauma, as a symptom of borderline personality disorder,<ref>{{cite journal | vauthors=((Viner, J.)) | journal=Comprehensive Psychiatry | title=An understanding and approach to regression in the borderline patient | volume=24 | issue=1 | pages=49–56 | date= January 1983 | url=https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/0010440X83900494 | issn=0010440X | doi=10.1016/0010-440X(83)90049-4}}</ref> or as a regularly reoccuring facet of certain peoples lives that is not necessarily associated with any psychological problems.

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-'''Personality regression''' is a mental state in which one suddenly adopts an identical or similar personality, thought structure, mannerisms and behaviours to that of their past self from a younger age.<ref name="regression">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</ref><ref>Regression definition | https://psychcentral.com/encyclopedia/regression/</ref><ref>Regression definition (AlleyDog) | https://www.alleydog.com/glossary/definition.php?term=Regression</ref> During this state, the person will often believe that they are literally a child again and begin outwardly exhibiting behaviours which are consistent to this belief. These behaviours can include talking in a childlike manner, engaging in childish activities, and temporarily requiring another person to act as a caregiver or guardian. There are also anecdotal reports of people speaking in languages which they have not used for many years under the influence of this effect.<ref>Fromm, E. (1970). Age regression with unexpected reappearance of a repressed c3ildhood language. International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, 18(2), 79-88. https://doi.org/10.1080/00207147008415906</ref>
+'''Personality regression''' is a mental state in which one suddenly adopts an identical or similar personality, thought structure, mannerisms and behaviours to that of their past self from a younger age.<ref name="regression">{{cite journal | vauthors=((Lokko, H. N.)), ((Stern, T. A.)) | journal=The Primary Care Companion for CNS Disorders | title=Regression: Diagnosis, Evaluation, and Management | volume=17 | issue=3 | pages=27221 | date=14 May 2015 | url=https://www.psychiatrist.com/pcc/psychiatry/regression-diagnosis-evaluation-management/ | issn=2155-7780 | doi=10.4088/PCC.14f01761}}</ref> During this state, the person will often believe that they are literally a child again and begin outwardly exhibiting behaviours which are consistent to this belief. These behaviours can include talking in a childlike manner, engaging in childish activities, and temporarily requiring another person to act as a caregiver or guardian. There are also anecdotal reports of people speaking in languages which they have not used for many years under the influence of this effect.<ref>{{cite journal | vauthors=((Fromm, E.)) | journal=International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis | title=Age regression with unexpected reappearance of a repressed c3ildhood language | volume=18 | issue=2 | pages=79–88 | date= April 1970 | url=http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/00207147008415906 | issn=0020-7144 | doi=10.1080/00207147008415906}}</ref>
-Personality regression is often accompanied by other coinciding effects such as [[anxiety]], [[memory suppression]], and [[ego death]]. It is a relatively rare effect that is most commonly induced under the influence of [[dosage#common|moderate]] [[dosage|dosages]] of [[hallucinogen|hallucinogenic]] compounds, such as [[psychedelic|psychedelics]], most notably [[Ayahuasca]], [[LSD]] and [[Ibogaine]] in particular as well as certain [[dissociative|dissociatives]]. However, it can also occur for people during times of stress,<ref name="regression"/> as a response to childhood trauma,<ref>https://childhoodtraumarecovery.com/2018/03/09/arrested-psychological-development-and-age-regression/</ref> as a symptom of borderline personality disorder,<ref>Viner, J. (1983). An understanding and approach to regression in the borderline patient. Comprehensive psychiatry, 24(1), 49-56. https://doi.org/10.1016/0010-440X(83)90049-4</ref> or as a regularly reoccuring facet of certain peoples lives that is not necessarily associated with any psychological problems.
+Personality regression is often accompanied by other coinciding effects such as [[anxiety]], [[memory suppression]], and [[ego death]]. It is a relatively rare effect that is most commonly induced under the influence of [[dosage#common|moderate]] [[dosage|dosages]] of [[hallucinogen|hallucinogenic]] compounds, such as [[psychedelic|psychedelics]], most notably [[Ayahuasca]], [[LSD]] and [[Ibogaine]] in particular as well as certain [[dissociative|dissociatives]]. However, it can also occur for people during times of stress,<ref name="regression"/> as a response to childhood trauma, as a symptom of borderline personality disorder,<ref>{{cite journal | vauthors=((Viner, J.)) | journal=Comprehensive Psychiatry | title=An understanding and approach to regression in the borderline patient | volume=24 | issue=1 | pages=49–56 | date= January 1983 | url=https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/0010440X83900494 | issn=0010440X | doi=10.1016/0010-440X(83)90049-4}}</ref> or as a regularly reoccuring facet of certain peoples lives that is not necessarily associated with any psychological problems.
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