Do I Need Help Feeling Like a Child in an Adult’s Body?
Are you a 30-year-old woman struggling with feeling like a child mentally, despite handling adult responsibilities? If you find yourself drawn to playgrounds, theme parks, toy stores, and sweet treats, you may be questioning if your emotional maturity aligns with your age.
### Signs of Feeling Childlike:
– Emotionally stunted with ups and downs
– Easily hurt by rejection or setbacks
– Craving approval and validation
– Holding onto grudges easily
### Seeking Help or Toughening Up?
You may wonder if it’s worth seeking help for feeling this way or if exposing yourself to new experiences can toughen you up. If you feel misunderstood by others or frustrated by being treated like a child, it’s essential to address these concerns.
Remember, reaching out for assistance doesn’t signify weakness but rather a proactive step towards personal growth and self-awareness. It’s okay to seek help and support to navigate these emotions and challenges effectively.
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>Should I be concerned I feel like a child in an adult’s body?
No!
Live life to the full and never get old!!!
Or maybe embrace your temperament. There are plenty of people in the kink world that identify as being “a little,” ie enjoying activities and styles of dress or behavior more usually associated with someone much younger.
There are potential partners of all genders looking to get into relationships with consenting adults who identify as littles.Â
Something to look into, perhaps.
Doing the things you love is for children only?😂 people who say grow up just want you to be miserable like them
My asshole literally just fell off.
Most activities have an “age limit” for no reason,. do what you want to do. ignore the haters
yeah, that does sound like stuff worth seeing someone for. Not for the kid-at-heart stuff.
but for Emotional regulation, how to handle rejection, not being a people pleaser.
the crying thing is fine, unless you did that right at the office when you heard the news.
Going to an mental health professional/counselor to better control your emotional state, wont stop you from liking smore’s, slime, or Adventure Time.
Every adult feels like a kid in their head. Unless they are miserable. Then they are just old people who gave up. I’m 43. I feel like I’m 20 in my head. Or a floating around that.
Your interests might be childish but is that really a problem? Enjoy what makes you happy! In fact, I would say this is an area where there is a double standard. Grown men (like me lol) play card games, video games, watch fantasy series and movies and attend conventions, etc. yet no one bats an eye, even though technically those are childish interests too.Â
Yet the moment a woman has childish interests, like playgrounds, collecting dolls, sweets, etc. she is seen as weird? Nah, forget all that and what people say and do you.
What you like often grows with you, but it doesn’t need to. Some people may find it to be odd, but there are a lot of odd preferences in the world and you aren’t the only one who feels that way. Enjoy what you like, you are uniquely you, with unique tastes and you get to receive joy from things that not everyone does! I think that’s beautiful.
From the examples you gave, I wonder if your perception of yourself is a self fulfilling prophecy, since I feel like wanting validation is something many healthy people look for, being upset that you didn’t get a position is normal reaction, etc. I have v really been helped by therapy personally and would recommend it, not because I think you have a problem, but because it’s a guided way to explore why you perceive yourself the way you do. It sounds like there’s some self exploration that could really benefit you in teaching you about yourself, what you want in your life, and how to feel good about being you.
Ur not alone
Every adult is really just an old kid
Nah, you’re good.
Granted, I’m just 27, but I did read a quote once, along the lines of “The only childish thing you need to grow out of is the fear of being seen as childish.”
Also, taking care of your inner child is a massive boost to your mental health; on one hand, you’re taking care of a child like a responsible adult, and on the other, you’re a well-behaved child that eats well, gets enough sleep, and doesn’t throw too many tantrums.
It’s a 2-for-1 on doing a good job, making you feel better, and it helps your physical health, further improving your mental health.
There are no rules to adulting, which is good, because this would be considered cheating.
Honestly, this sounds like something to discuss with a psychiatrist if you’re truly concerned. I highly recommend it.
Hi! I think you might be neurodivergent. I recommend reading about both ADHD and autism. You just described a good amount of the diagnostic criteria lol. Both are significantly under-diagnosed in women. I think you might feel very validated by what you find. Good luck! Welcome to the club, glad you’re here 🙂
Hey friend – while there may be underlying issues which you would benefit from seeing a therapist for, I also think it’s great that you have a certain lust for life and things that bring you joy.
I often find myself wistful and nostalgic for the things that brought me joy as a child, and in many ways it’s hard to hold onto them any more as I grow older. I think it’s beautiful that you can.
So go enjoy the shit out of the things that being you joy and who gives a shit about what anybody else thinks about it.
Sounds like a “little” to me. No diapers or anything needed for that.
We all do
Sounds like a typical woman to me. Go ahead, downvote me.
Don’t worry about it. Have self confidence, believe that you can do anything and enjoy the things you like/love in life no matter how old you are. The best part of what you described is now that you’re older you can afford to do all the stuff you couldn’t do when you were a kid! Hell, I’m a successful 58 years old and still like all the same stuff I liked when I was 18 years old, plus a lot more of course!
Hahaha I am ADHD person and you just described me.
You’re not childish, you’re able to behave like an adult “when it is required” otherwise, you will always have repetitive childish moments and you laugh about it, it’s fun.
You’re not childish, you like to behave like a child which is different. I also love buying toys like yo-yo. I like to collect small things, for example when you go to a store and find those mini staplers. Love them.
Also very emotional and very empathetic, you cry with almost everything. Yep, rejection is our weak point but you’ll learnhow to manage your emotions, I used to smoke now I smoke x2.
Go to the psychologist so they can teach you how to cope with some things.
It’s normal. I’m 40 and I’ve just realized over time that your perception of perfect maturity is stupid and so is everyone else. It’s scary, actually, but also no reason to be self conscious.
From Gates to Einstein to Devito, we’re all just funny monkeys pretending to have it all figured out… Some with intellectual humility and others with blind confidence and self delusion.
Actually super normal
Hey i’m also like that lol, i feel like i’m 10 in my head but i’m 20 irl