Questions on creation

[Sally]

I'm new to tulpamancy, and I've decided I want to create one. But, I'm having trouble figuring out how to do it. I mean, I feel like I mostly get it, but for some reason it still feels confusing to me. I mean, I just feel a bit confused on how you're supposed to force them into existence. I get your supposed to talk to them, but I'm confused on what to say, and I find active forcing really confusing. Also, I don't want to create a personality for them, which I have heard you don't need to do, but I'm confused if that's right since most places seem to say you should think about what you want their personality to be beforehand or that it helps. But yeah, I think I might be overthinking it a bit, but if anyone can help, that'd be nice.

Edited July 4, 2023 by Sally

[Ranger]

I have a few theories for why you're confused, but I want to get more information to narrow things down. I have a few questions:

• When you recall a scene from a tv show, movie, or videogame, do you see a clip of the scene, even if it's brief, or do you remember dialogue, the feelings from that scene, or something else?
• When you read a book, article, or anything with written text, do you hear your voice, someone else's voice, or nobody reading the text?
• Can you tell me more about what you expect having a tulpa is like? This isn't a pop quiz question, I want your opinion, not a definition listed on the site or from a tulpa guide.

 

[Sally]

Sorry I didn't notice anyone replied to this, but thanks for replying.

 

But yeah, usually when I recall a scene from something, I usually imagine the dialogue mostly, like I'll hear it (even if it's just words, and there isn't any voice acting), though in general I have trouble imagining things realistically, it usually looks like a cartoon for some reason. I sometimes have trouble picturing things though.

 

When I read things, I usually just hear my own voice unless I'm reading dialogue or something.

 

For the last question, I think I kinda have an idea of what it's like based on what I've learned from researching, of what I have seen, it seems to me like it's kinda like sharing your mind with someone else, like someone who kinda is in your brain who you can talk to and they can talk back, I have seen some things about them having a form or being able to see them, I have found that part confusing though honestly. Sorry if my description isn't right, I'm having trouble thinking of how I'd describe it based on what I know of it.

 

Edited July 4, 2023 by Sally

[TurboSimmie]

Personality Forcing is a subject people have different opinions on. In my opinion it's not wrong to do a little bit of personality forcing early on, although not doing it at all is also completely valid! If you're an absolute beginner and don't know how to start, I suggest narrating to your tulpa as much as you can. You can give your tulpa a form if you like, or you can wait for them to decide on a form on their own. It's possible to have a tulpa without a form, though virtually all tulpas I've known have had one. I do suggest giving them a name though, even if it is a placeholder name.

[Sally]

On 1/18/2022 at 11:17 PM, TurboSimmie said:

Personality Forcing is a subject people have different opinions on. In my opinion it's not wrong to do a little bit of personality forcing early on, although not doing it at all is also completely valid! If you're an absolute beginner and don't know how to start, I suggest narrating to your tulpa as much as you can. You can give your tulpa a form if you like, or you can wait for them to decide on a form on their own. It's possible to have a tulpa without a form, though virtually all tulpas I've known have had one. I do suggest giving them a name though, even if it is a placeholder name.

 

I am fine with personality forcing early on, I just don't really have any strong preference towards any specific personality. I have been trying to narrate towards them in general whenever I'm thinking. Also, yeah I did give them some kinda placeholder form and name. I was more of just unsure if I should do something more.

 

Edited July 4, 2023 by Sally

[TurboSimmie]

It sounds to me like you have a good start! The most effective way to have a tulpa is to have them on your mind literally all the time (or as much as you can) in the early days, and always be talking to them. You have to rewire how you think. Instead of thinking to yourself "I really like this show", reframe the thought as if you were telling it to your tulpa; "<Tulpa>, I really like this show". The more you act like they are there, the more likely you are to get some responses. Don't be surprised if you get some basic responses early on, but don't be discouraged if you don't. It takes different amounts of time for different people.

 

Also consider making a wonderland for you and your tulpa to inhabit together. If it sounds like a daunting task, just start with a single room like Phil and I did. Imagine that room in as much detail as you can, and imagine your tulpa's form in that room with you. I don't know how you feel about puppetting--it's another controversial topic--but you can engage in a little puppetting early on if you like, but stop when your tulpa shows signs of independent movement.

[Sally]

On 1/18/2022 at 11:40 PM, TurboSimmie said:

It sounds to me like you have a good start! The most effective way to have a tulpa is to have them on your mind literally all the time (or as much as you can) in the early days, and always be talking to them. You have to rewire how you think. Instead of thinking to yourself "I really like this show", reframe the thought as if you were telling it to your tulpa; "<Tulpa>, I really like this show". The more you act like they are there, the more likely you are to get some responses. Don't be surprised if you get some basic responses early on, but don't be discouraged if you don't. It takes different amounts of time for different people.

 

Also consider making a wonderland for you and your tulpa to inhabit together. If it sounds like a daunting task, just start with a single room like Phil and I did. Imagine that room in as much detail as you can, and imagine your tulpa's form in that room with you. I don't know how you feel about puppetting--it's another controversial topic--but you can engage in a little puppetting early on if you like, but stop when your tulpa shows signs of independent movement.

Okay, it's good I'm doing it right then. I was worried I wasn't doing it right or should be doing something more. I'll try to maybe creating a wonderland though. Thanks for your help :)

Edited July 4, 2023 by Sally

[TurboSimmie]

You're welcome! 😁 The first thing everyone should know about Tulpamancy is that there's no one right way to do things, it's all very subjective to the individual. If you have any more questions at any point please don't hesitate to ask!

[Sally]

This isn't related to this, but I just realized I accidentally named it after me. I thought that when it asked for the title, it was asking for a username (since I hadn't made an account) so I put my name in instead of making a title

Edited July 4, 2023 by Sally

[Flandre]

You can change the thread's name by editing the original post in the thread.

If you were curious as to the "Why" for narration and that type of forcing, it's to convince your brain there's a "someone else" it should be aware of. That's why Simmie mentioned not just speaking at nothing, but focusing on being speaking to your tulpa - that expectation for someone to be hearing what you're saying (and eventually responding) is a huge part of the base groundwork for a tulpa. Your brain should eventually get the idea and start simulating an actual person aside from yourself, and from there they can grow as an individual to be just as complex as you yourself are.

Edited January 19, 2022 by Flandre