Age regression may occur in personality disorders when people come face to face with distressing memories or triggers. In this case, the age regression may be spontaneous. What's more, some individuals may begin to revert to a younger age as they grow older. This can be a sign of dementia.

What causes a person to regress?

Insecurity, fear, and anger can cause an adult to regress. In essence, individuals revert to a point in their development when they felt safer and when stress was nonexistent, or when an all-powerful parent or another adult would have rescued them.

What are signs of regression?