#Anxiety agere

[clover-baby]

Joy is lil Anxiety’s caregiver! Not my favorite drawing I’ve done, but it does the job.

[the-singular-peep]

Based on the lovely art of @sicklymadames, who's helped a lot with this fic!

Special thanks to @shadow-dragon-agere for offering their help too!

[eflen-n-reegee]

Regressor Anxiety’s Bedtime Headcanons

Suggested by Anon; under the cut until Inside Out 2 has been out longer

Anxiety takes a LOT of naps, which sometimes means bedtime is a struggle; and being told she HAS to go to bed stresses her out. The other emotions have worked out a pretty good system to make her WANT to go to bed.

Joy does her very best to properly tire her out half an hour before bedtime.

Anger gives Anxiety her last snack of the day, and he usually cuts whatever it is into fun shapes.

Sadness helps with the pre-bed routine: brushing her teeth and washing her face.

Disgust brushes her hair and puts it in a braid so it won’t get tangled while she’s asleep.

Fear reads Anxiety a picture book - or five. He loves them as much as she does, so sometimes the others have to stop him.

Ennui has a playlist of music that helps calm Anxiety down.

Envy bunks with her if she’s feeling upset or lonely.

If she dozes off in the console room, Embarrassment will carry her to her bed.

Anxiety has a special cot just for when she’s regressed, with an orange fleecy blanket and fairy lights and tons of stuffed animals. Even when she’s not tired, she likes hanging out there.

[fandom-nursery]

Hello! Can you write headcanons about little!Anxiety from Inside Out 2 please?

I really wanted to be able to do this one and I finally was able to go and see inside out 2! I enjoyed it a lot. I hope you like these

Has a somewhat unpredictable age range. Tends to have a hard time distinguishing what age she’s regressed to

She also finds it pretty stressful to try and figure out what age she is so that she can regress “correctly” (use what she considers to be the right little gear for that age, participate in the correct activities, accept the correct amount of help, etc.)  for whatever age she is feeling 

Joy has helped her a lot with combating the idea that there is a correct way to regress and the idea that she could somehow be doing it wrong 

Because of that help she has gotten much more comfortable with not knowing her exact age range and with doing things that feel good and make her happy instead of fixating on arbitrary rules of how she should behave 

Her regression is usually involuntary and due to stress although she has been working on taking breaks to regress voluntarily so that she doesn’t get too overwhelmed 

She struggles a lot with feeling like her regression interferes with her ability to help Riley since she isn't really able or allowed to use the console while small but everyone is quick to remind her that taking care of herself does end up helping Riley at the end of the day

Responds to getting overwhelmed or panicked with tears more often when little. Sadness is a huge supporter of this because she understands the importance of letting yourself cry better than anyone 

Does occasionally go nonverbal which stressed her out a lot because she was worried it would make it impossible to communicate with the others if she needed something. It was fears idea to give her communication cards and Joys idea for them to all try and learn a little sign language 

Takes a lot of naps when regressed. She isn't allowed to have caffeine when small and has an easier time falling asleep when shes little than she does when she’s big 

Loves to make pillow forts and blankets nests. Being wrapped up in blankets makes her feel very safe. He has a weighted blanket that she always keeps either around her shoulders or within arms reach while small 

Really loves lavender scented items 

Has an absolutely massive collection of fidget toys that she cycles through 

She has a detailed schedule set for when she’s regressed and everyone in headquarters does their very best to follow it. Knowing what’s coming next helps manage her anxiety a lot 

Really loves to stay up and watch Riley's dreams at night 

Everyone at headquarters knows about her regression and they have all been very supportive 

Joy naturally takes the lead when it comes to taking care of little Anxiety but quickly found out that everyone had different things they could bring to the table when it came to watching over their regressed friend

[polkadotplayhouse]

has anybody ever made an anxiety regression flag? because I've been trying to see if I can find one with no luck :(

[otterwithafancytophat]

i love you

[shhtickerbook]

☀️ why is buying little things in public so hard? like the cashier lady doesn’t care in the slightest that I’ve purchased bread and a teether blanket but I feel like I am being judged through my soul and she knows what I am

[little-eggs]

anxiety (io2) themed moodboard!

for: @little-goosie <3 (but can be enjoyed by everyone!)

[sicklymadames]

First is from @the-singular-peep 's fic! Rest are just for sillies

[bunnelbaby]

✨🧸 Anxious Regressor flag for regressors who experience anxiety, regress due to their anxiety, slip into their headspace to cope with their anxiety or otherwise (please reblog if you save)! 🧸✨

[hypnautic-cereal]

What if…but more

I have more headcanons to share since yesterday soooooooo boom

Anxiety has a hedgehog plush called Prickles, but whenever she talks whilst regressed it sounds more like “Pickles”

She enjoys playing with Fear and his teddy bear

Fear mixes her tea with some honey and milk in a sippy cup, and sometimes makes Angel milk for her too

Joy likes to do paper crafts with Anxiety, and sometimes Sadness joins in too

I also like to imagine Fear also regresses down to middlespace, maybe around 6-10 :)

[clover-baby]

I don’t think Disgust would be Anxiety’s CG, but i do think she’d babysit sometimes. She’s the cool mom !

[coyote-kiddo]

moodboard themed around bein taken care of cause ive been desperately wanting it lately :,3

[eflen-n-reegee]

Caregiver Emotions Headcanons (Inside Out 2)

No real spoilers for the movie, but I’ll still hide it under the cut until it’s been out longer.

Anxiety

She in incredibly protective, doing all she can to ensure you’re safe and happy. (And yes, she can be a little TOO protective at times, but she’s trying to get better about reigning herself in.)

She always has your regression gear with her and she has emergency regression hiding spots mapped out for every place you go.

She is a huge ball of energy and always up for playing with you.

If you’re a quieter, calmer regressor, she feels a little less confident in herself; but with the help of the other emotions, she’s getting better about relaxing, and she tries very hard to apply these calming techniques when she’s with you.

If you have panic attacks, Anxiety does absolutely everything she can to help you work through them, and she’s a source of immense comfort in the aftermath.

Embarrassment

He worries a LOT about whether he’s a good caregiver for you…

But when you need him, he steps up big time. All his doubts get put on the back burner the second you start crying or get scared of something.

He doesn’t feel comfortable giving you rules, but he “strongly encourages” you to do certain things.

(One of these things is to stay offline while you’re regressed. He worries you might stumble across something scary.)

He’s not always much of a talker himself, so he completely understands if you like to keep things quiet or if you experience verbal shutdown. He never presses you to talk when you’re unable or uncomfortable.

Ennui

You thought Disgust was good at helping you act big when you’re regressed? Ennui is even better. If you regress when you don’t want to, she lets you copy her behaviors to seem as unaffected as possible to others.

She has all the kid games on her phone. All of them. Every single one.

If you don’t know French, she’ll teach you. If you DO know French, she’ll treat it like it’s a secret language the two of you share.

Her hair is long and straight, and if you’re the kind of regressor who likes to play with hair, she’ll tolerate literal hours of braiding and styling.

You see her smile more than anyone else does, because absolutely everything you do is interesting to her.

Envy

She is the worst (best) when it comes to spoiling you. She constantly showers you with new toys and blankets and pacifiers; she can’t help herself, you just deserve it!

She is constantly complimenting you, going on and on about how cute and sweet and small you are.

She loves to look at moodboards and agere outfits with you, admiring all the cool styles other people create.

(And then she encourages you to create your own, and spends literal days obsessing over what you make.)

As small as she is, she always manages to make you feel smaller.

Bonus: Nostalgia

(Yes, she was barely in the movie, but I still love her XD)

Nothing you do can upset her; even the loudest tantrum is met with fond chuckling and affectionate words.

She loves to bake with you, and she makes the absolute best cookies.

Yes, she has heard of that weird obscure children’s movie; and yes, she would love to watch it with you.

She’s definitely a scrapbooker and has a half dozen books filled with pictures of you.

She has a nursery full of vintage toys for you to play in.

[impish-baby]

Ummm, a lot of my asks have been eaten lately, but I figured that typing this out again probably won't hurt. Sorry if you got it and I'm being annoying, but what if we went grocery shopping and met the twins by accident. The thing is, we don't see it as us running away. From our POV, we were distancing ourselves from our toxic family, so we're just like "Hey, wassup?" And the twins are like "wtf, where have you been asshole?!"

And then we just get pulled into a bone crushing hug and shoved into their car while we're just shocked bc literally when was the last time they showed us affection? Physical affection at that? And (small fact about myself) we don't like being touched bc we didn't grow up with it, so we're struggling in the backseat as one twin practically suffocates us and the other twin drives home.

-🏹

Hihi! I am pretty sure I've gotten that ask, although it didn't have a sign off, it was this premise. (Don't worry about being annoying! I understand the anxiety about tumblr eating asks ^^)

Don't you know it's fight or fly, little wolf - how the twins react to seeing reader out shopping

'It's just groceries, you're fine..' It's repeated like a mantra as you wonder down the aisles, anxiety pooling in your gut and making you queasy. Too bright, too much noise, too many people, every single thing is grating on your already fried nerves. You're constantly reminding yourself that you can do this, that you're just buying what Pam needs, and then leaving. It's simple, you're an adult, you're not having an anxiety attack just because you're shopping and it's crowded-

If you weren't already having a horrible enough time, there's a sudden hand on your back, tightly gripping your hoodie and pressing you up against the aisle you where browsing. "So you are in one piece... Jack has been worrying himself sick, you know?" You have to crane your neck to the side to see your older sibling, Theo standing as close as humanly possible. There's a cold look on their face, frowning disapprovingly at you when they turn you around to be face to face with them. "I think he was starting to go gray, honesty.."

You can't even get a word out between the panic you were already feeling and their sudden presence, momentarily stunned. Theo is too busy checking you over to pay attention to your reaction, scrutizing your form for any injuries before your hoodie is released, vice like grip holding onto your hand instead. You don't even do anything when they start dragging you through the store, only stumbling helplessly behind your older sibling.

When Jack eventually catches sight of you both, you're immediately crushed into a hug that knocks the wind out of you, squirming once you can feel him start to press kisses to the crown of your head, is... is he crying?? He is crying, tears tricking down the man's cheeks as he holds you like you're the most precious thing on the planet. Since when...

"God, where have you been? Are you ok? You're not hurt, right? T- Theo, they aren't hurt?"

"They're fine." Theo huffs, still holding onto you even though Jack has you in a suffacating embrace. "...stop making a scene."

"Ok.. ok.." Your older brother sighs, taking a few breaths to calm himself down. He doesn't let you go however, swinging an arm over your shoulder as they both begin to leave the store with you in tow. "You.. you can come to the apartment, alright? We'll call dad and then-"

That gets your brain to start working again at least, starting to drag your feet and cause Theo to curse as you begin to struggle. "I'm not going anywhere with either of you! Do you seriously think-" Your breath hitches in your throat as a hand wraps around your neck and squeezes.

"He wasn't asking your opinion, he was telling you that's what's happening." Jack has let you go now, standing off to the side as he nervously wrings his hands. It's Theo's intimidating figure standing over you, clutching your neck with a warning glare. "You're not a toddler, but if you don't walk, I'm carrying you out of the store."

Theo sighs when you stubbornly make no move to be cooperative, now carrying you out to the parking lot, uncaring that you're still trying to squirm out of their grip. "Jack, you have to drive.."

The older boy startles when he's addressed, having been trailing you both like a lost puppy until now. "Y- Yeah.." Jack hums meekly, fumbling for the keys in his pocket. He's shaking so bad you're unsure if he'll even be able to pull out from the parking spot, almost dropping the keys as he tries to unlock the doors.

He gets it eventually though, and you're dumped into the backseat, theo caging you back into their arms before you can even try to reach for the handle, the sound of the door slamming shut and locking only sealing your fate.

(a/n: theo would not care if you bite them :> they'll only scoff and use it as evidence against you. You're how old and biting people still?)

[ribbonz-regrezzion]

i love humanized depictions of emotions i think anxiety should be itty bitty even if it might not make sense feasibly. this is *my* comfort blog i make the rules /silly

[pssst also. read this fic its so good. the sillyyyy Good Enough - Chapter 1 - The_Singular_Peep - Inside Out (Pixar Movies) [Archive of Our Own] ]