Tulpa info (a lot of questions sorry) ^^

[Faolan]

Hello ^^; ahead of time i want to say this has been edited for days now to make sure all my questions are down please please pleaaseee forgive my super stupid questions and all but they never seem answered again ahead of time this is a lot TTT_TTT.....please don't hate me..... I'm sorry anyway this is all i was curious over and yes i at least know the basic of a tulpa since i've read here and all.

 

Hello, i am here to ask about Tulpas! Which i recently today just found out about i have a few questions regarding them to people who may have some or have knowledge on them! I don't know if i'm prepared one maybe in the future but i'd like answers to my questions and opinions! ^^ i will ask my questions now...

1.) what exactly is it like having a tulpa?

2.) can they become violent?

3.) how exactly do you make on i know about personalites and appearance but do you debate on all personality traits or do they make them themselves, are they started as female or male, could they be humans or creatures appaearance wise

4.) since its a tulpa in your head if i ever lets say cut or dye my hair would it hate what im doing to myself since its one shared body i LOVE the crazy colors and all but im worried my tulpa may not like it.

5.) i heard around that tulpas can become you and the you the tulpa at times by choice if this is true whats that like? Do they hurt your body in any way whats it like being the tulpa? Can you go back to being yourself or stuck in the tulpas place

6.) are they judgemental? Lets say....i do something super stupid would they judge me for it like i trip over something tend to be mean by accident yell at someone get mad would they hate me for it or understand and be nice

7.) is it like having an imaginary friend kind of but more self aware/advanced

8.) what exactly can a tulpa do?

9.) do they stick to the traits you give them or throw them away to become more themselves?

10.) do i HAVE to name them? (Horrible at names)

11.) IF IF!! I ever had to make my tulpa understand its time for it to end would it hate me? Would it hurt the tulpa? How would it affect me? Do they go away for good? Can they ever come back?

12.) what happens if i ever want to be alone will the tulpa do that?

13.) what happens if i want to speak/ask/ask for opinions from the tulpa what happens?

14.) if i hurt myself say cuts by accidental facepalming tripping broken leg etc does the tulpa feel the pain?

15.) does the tulpa connect to my emtions and how i feel?

16.) would the tulpa ever fall in love with someone?

17.) would the tulpa tamper with a relationship i have?

18.) i'm a gamer, if i paid more attention for like two hours or longer would the tulpa understand like stay in my head and do something or get mad and die.

19.) if i watched a movie or show what would the tulpa think?

20.) if i drink or eat a certain food what would the tulpa think

21.) is there a certain way youre suppose to like care for and help the tulpa?

22.) does the tulpa ever get randomly sad or depressed or mad on its own?

23.) could the tulpa ever harm me?(i think i asked that...sorry if i did)

24.) can i hallucinate a tulpa like imagine it so much i could see it next to me or something i heard somewhere that happens.

25.) whatever i see/feel/smell/taste does the tulpa too?

26.) what does it do in my head?

27.) what does it do to my memories?

28.) if i have a hard time remembering things ive learned in school would the tulpa help me remember them?(since im pretty bad with my memory)

29.) would the tulpa be like half of me or all its own

30.) i heard from someone this: would i become psychically the tulpa

 

I did ask this and tulpas seem scary...... He said they can possess you when your sleep or do it by their own and make you do things kinda like when drunk things you wouldnt normally do and hurt you also ;; i really dont want a mean scary one.....

 

And also i wanted opinions on what i had planned for one if i make one that you have to add the personality and all i was think overall a nice tulpa, such as caring kind understandable loving smart intelligent funny thoughtful nice etc

 

And NU JUDGE ;; but i wanted kinda a flareon form one since that holds a special place in my heart and i suck...creating my own things.....so yush... A flareon one......and do i have to pick a gender or do they chose themselves? No one ever really gives info regarding that only personality,their appearance,how to make one etc. but i never see them say that.

Also i see people say "tulpae tulpa tupper" is there a difference??? And do you *HAVE* to let them take control of you or is it optinonal as well as them having all your memories?

And does having a tulpa mean all you r life given up to them you cant go outside hang out with anyone do anything have fun? Would they have to see EVERYTHING I DO its just scary thinking they can see me getting dressed or showering..

Also do i *HAVE* to force? I know i have to a lot but would talking to the tulpa do anything in replacement since i tend to never ever stop talking to myself in my head....i could actually put it to good use

 

IM SO SORRY for so many questions its just i worry a lot and im very curious and i like to have a lot of information first.

 

Would writing down about the tulpa help make one more?

 

Can a tulpa have more than one form? I've seen people have shape shifter ones so they say.

 

Is there a really easy way to make a tulpa?....i feel a bit stupid with understanding how TTT_TTT

 

One more thing, would i ever accidently make a tulpa? If i go into deep thought about someone imagine them there with me try to set what its like to touch them like their arm or shoulder have a scent just vivid thought of someone all the time would that have a chance of an accidental one?

[Flexionsensor]

Tulpae are basically people. They're a different consciousness

This is often debated, but their actions are basically the same.

in your mind which does as it pleases.

 

The majority of your questions can be answered with a resounding "maybe." These questions are relying on the personality of the tulpa in general.

 

I'll answer these one by one.

 

1. Debatable difference between normal existence.

2. Maybe

3 Personality is initially your decision, but deviation can occur. Form is the same way.

4 It depends on the tulpa.

5 If you're talking about possession or switching, it depends on the tulpa. Ask yourself this; why would a being which exists inside of you, harm you in any way?

6 Depends.

7 Yes.

8 The limits of a tulpa are still being tested.

9 Deviation can happen, yes.

10 Most people do, but sometimes the tulpa says, "I don't like my name," and changes it.

11 You can never truly kill a tulpa. You can get rid of them, but they can always be brought back. How you react is based upon your personality.

12 It can, and depending on the tulpa, it might.

13 It responds, like any person would.

14 Not unless it's possessing/switching.

15 It's independent.

16 Yah.

17 In what way are you imagining a tulpa 'tampering?' Unless you're switched or possessed, there's nothing it can really do.

18 Depends on the tulpa. Frankly though, spending two hours on a video game is not really something most tulpae would commit suicide over.

19 Depends.

20 Depends.

21 Paying attention to it. Not all the time (like I do,) but reasonably.

22 It has emotions, like a human being.

23 Hooooow? It can't do anything to you unless it's in control of your body, which really requires your consent.

24 That is called imposition, and yes, you can.

25 Not unless it is in control of your body.

26 Whatever it feels like doing.

27 Huh? It CAN alter memories with time (and consent,) but aside from that, it can't really do much except view them. Prepare to be rather open to it.

28 Yeah.

29 It would be its own person.

30 There is little difference between a human and a tulpa. In fact the only difference really is the possession of a body, and in the process of switching, that difference is irrelevant.

 

Also, gender is changeable and up to the personality, there isn't a difference between those terms except that tulpae is the taboo plural, it is optional to have them control you, but it is suggested that you give them access to your memories, you can do whatever you like, why wouldn't you, they don't see everything you do, you HAVE to force, writing down about the tulpa is technically forcing, but I've never heard of it being used, however, as forcing is just thinking, it makes sense for it to happen, yes they can, and in fact they often do, no there isn't and finally, accidental tulpae are commonly spoken of, but unless you did that often, creepily often, not likely. EPIC RUN-ON SENTENCE!

 

The big thing to recognize in tulpamancing, is that this is really another being (because we can't actually tell with our limited resources if they're legitimately sentient or self induced delusions) living with you, and it deserves the same respect. If you treat it bad, it probably won't like you, and it'll think you're a dick.

 

'Mancing isn't for everyone, so be careful. Happy forcing!

[Hornets]

Don't worry, I'm here to answer your questions! And I like answering questions. No such thing as a stupid question!

 

1. What exactly is it like having a tulpa?

It's a different experience for everyone. Some people have them as their close friends, and treat them as so. Some go a bit further than that and have them as their lovers. It's almost like always having someone with you. You never really feel alone.

 

2. Can they become violent?

Seems like someone's read a certain creepypasta. Let me tell you something, this is untrue. They will only become violent if you let them become that way. Also, let me tell you something else: most people who claim to have had "violent" tulpas usually brought it on themselves.

 

3. How exactly do you make one?

With many hours of effort and love. You have to give them a personality, a form, and a reason to exist. Personality traits sometimes "deviate", meaning the tulpa will change them themselves. Whatever works for you and your tulpa is the best choice.

 

4. Since it's a tulpa in your head, etc.

If your tulpa doesn't like it, you could talk it out to them. Tulpas are generally very accepting beings!

 

5. I heard around that tulpas can become you and the you the tulpa at times by choice if this is true whats that like? Do they hurt your body in any way whats it like being the tulpa? Can you go back to being yourself or stuck in the tulpas place?

This is called "possession" or "switching". Possession is where the host has full awareness of what's going on, but does not control the body. Switching is where the host has no idea of what's going on and the tulpa has full control of everything. I have personally done it, and it feels as if you stop existing for a while. And no, they do not hurt your body, unless your tulpa has the tendency to be clumsy. And yes, you can switch back anytime you like. It's a matter of having control again.

 

6. Are they judgmental?

From personal experience, I know mine will tease me for doing silly things. They're generally accepting, though. They are also understanding, since they share a mind with you.

 

7. Is it like having an imaginary friend kind of but more self aware/advanced?

Yes. One of my tulpas is a reincarnation of an imaginary friend I had 8 years ago.

 

8. What exactly can a tulpa do?

Tulpas can do practically anything you let them do. I know that mine can walk through walls when imposed. A lot about tulpas is tricking your mind into believing something is real when it's not. Whatever your mind doesn't restrict is what a tulpa can do.

 

9. Do they stick to the traits you give them or throw them away to become more themselves?

This has happened with all three of my tulpas. It's common for them to "deviate" a lot. It's not a bad thing, it's a good thing to let your tulpas have freedom to be what they're comfortable being.

 

10. Do I HAVE to name them? (Horrible at names)

You don't have to, but it's recommended you do. If they are sentient enough, they might name themselves.

 

11. IF IF!! I ever had to make my tulpa understand its time for it to end would it hate me? Would it hurt the tulpa? How would it affect me? Do they go away for good? Can they ever come back?

They wouldn't hate you. It might hurt them a little, but they understand. It would only affect you if you let it. And yes, they can come back. I abandoned Miss Cozmo for 2 months and she came back. She still loved me, and understood I had to abandon her for a little.

 

12. What happens if i ever want to be alone will the tulpa do that?

Yup! Don't worry, tulpas can give you privacy anytime.

 

13. What happens if I want to speak/ask/ask for opinions from the tulpa what happens?

They will respond accordingly if they are vocal.

 

14. If I hurt myself say cuts by accidental facepalming tripping broken leg etc does the tulpa feel the pain?

They will choose to feel pain or not.

 

15. Does the tulpa connect to my emotions and how I feel?

Usually yes. They are very in tune with their host's emotions.

 

16. Would the tulpa ever fall in love with someone?

Tulpas are sentient beings that can express emotions. So, yes.

 

17. Would the tulpa tamper with a relationship I have?

Hopefully not! It would be insanely rude if they did. If they did, you would need to talk to them.

 

18. I'm a gamer, if I paid more attention for like two hours or longer would the tulpa understand like stay in my head and do something or get mad and die.

They would understand. They're always active. When I'm not "paying attention" to mine, they do their own things.

 

19. If I watched a movie or show what would the tulpa think?

They would watch it with you, unless they didn't like what they saw. They might comment on the movie. I remember watching certain shows and my first tulpa would laugh at dumb things.

 

20. If I drink or eat a certain food what would the tulpa think?

One of my friend's tulpas hates oranges. Whenever he eats something orange flavoured, the tulpa freaks out and says "NO, ORANGES!". They might comment on the food you eat.

 

21. Is there a certain way you're suppose to like care for and help the tulpa?

There's no specific way you're supposed to care for a tulpa. Whatever works for you and your tulpa(s) is good!

 

22. Does the tulpa ever get randomly sad or depressed or mad on its own?

Unfortunately, yes. You need to care for them like you'd care for a good friend.

 

23. Could the tulpa ever harm me?

You sort-of asked this. No.

 

24. Can I hallucinate a tulpa like imagine it so much I could see it next to me?

Yes, you can. It's called "imposition".

 

25. Whatever I see/feel/smell/taste does the tulpa too?

If the tulpa wants to, and has access to your senses, then yes.

 

26. What does it do in my head?

It depends! They might spend time by themselves, reading through your memories (if you let them have access to your memories), changing around their physical form, etc.

 

27. What does it do to my memories?

Nothing unless you let it change them around.

 

28. If I have a hard time remembering things I've learned in school would the tulpa help me remember them?

Yes, they can help you with that!

 

29. Would the tulpa be like half of me or all it's own?

It's basically it's own being.

 

30. I heard from someone this: would I become psychically the tulpa?

No, unless you allow for this to happen.

 

On to the next questions:

 

Whoever told you that tulpas can possess you in your sleep is wrong. That wouldn't happen. They can possess you in your dreams, but that's different. Your tulpa will only be mean and scary if you let it be mean and scary.

Tulpae, tulpa, and tupper are all terms that people use. They basically all mean the same thing.

No, you do not have to let them take control of you and have your memories. It is a good idea though, mainly for bonding. They wouldn't judge you for your memories.

Writing down about your tulpa is generally a good idea, as it helps you keep all your thoughts in one place. It also helps to concentrate all your thoughts onto the tulpa when you read TO your tulpa.

Tulpas can have more than one form, yes. Cozmo has two forms. She has her normal form, which is a four-legged kitty. Her other form is an anthro version of herself wearing Scout's outfit from TF2.

Some people say it's hard, some people say it's easy. If you focus and put a lot of love into it, and don't give up, it's fairly easy.

Here's a tip: You don't "accidentally" make a tulpa by thinking about something really heavily. Making a tulpa takes a lot of time and concentration and you can't make one in five minutes.

 

Hope I could help!

[Faolan]

Thank you very much! ^^ i have one thing, when you said change them around would i notice and not be able to recall the original memory? Because i have some that are very important to me and i'd be crushed to see them changed at all ;_;

[Hornets]

They wouldn't change them around unless you let them. It would be partly you repressing said memory and partly them changing it around. It's more of a consent thing. However, it's not really a permanent change. Sorry, I should have specified!

[Couguhl]

The thing about tulpas is that they are so complex.

There really is no definite answer as to how they are because.. Well.. Each one is just as unique as you and I. And people are complex! Tulpas are too.

A lot of people call them mind folk because that's what they essentially are.

People.

And you can shape everything about them in whatever way you choose.

[Zer0.iNSaNiTY]

Yo OP, you sent me a pm, but I can't exactly reply cuz you have pm disabled ^^; So I'm just gonna respond here cuz, you know, whatever~ lol, hope you don't mind ^^

 

Having a tulpa is of course fun :P If it wasn't I don't think anyone would bother to make one XD Though it sounds and probably is a big responsibility to create, maintain, and take care of a tulpa, it really doesn't feel that way.

 

For most people making the tulpa is the hardest part, and that usually takes a lot of time and dedication. However, afterwards taking care of and maintaining a tulpa really isn't that hard. All you really need to do is give them some attention and they'll be fine ^^

 

They are a lot of fun though ^^ They'll always genuinely love you and you'll end up loving them too. Doing stuff in a wonderland is always a blast, and sometimes they do the craziest things XD It's awesome ^w^

[Faolan]

D:< I FEEL LIKE THE BIGGEST DERP EVER!

I have it enabled now.

 

And thanks ^^

[Zer0.iNSaNiTY]

XDD No prob dude~

[fennecfoxx]

1. Like having a close friend who only you can perceive.

 

2. Yes, but it's extremely unlikely that a tulpa will become violent unless they're intentionally created to be that way.

 

3. You can define your tulpa's personality (although they'll probably change over time, just like people do) or allow your tulpa's personality to develop naturally. Most tulpae are given a gender and a form (which also may be changed), although some are left to decide that for themselves.

 

4. No. You and your tulpa don't even share a body unless you practice possession and switching, and, even then, the body is typically seen as belonging to the host. The brain is shared by the host and the tulpa, but the body (usually) belongs to the host, and the tulpa has their own body (not a physical body, but it's still a body).

 

5. That's called switching, which is when the tulpa uses the host's body and the host goes to wonderland/is imposed in a tulpa-like state. Possession is similar and easier to achieve, where the tulpa controls the body but the host also stays in the body. Neither possession nor switching are permanent, and there's no reason a tulpa would intentionally hurt the body while possessing/switched - after all, that would inflict pain on the tulpa AND harm the host's body. If you could somehow use your friend's body, you wouldn't hurt yourself while in their body, would you?

 

6. That depends on the tulpa's personality, but tulpae generally won't be very judgmental of their hosts because tulpae typically have a very close relationship with each other.

 

7. Yes.

 

8. In the wonderland (or while imposed), tulpae can do literally anything they want to. As for mental abilities and how a tulpa can affect the host, nobody really knows for sure.

 

9. They'll likely have the personality you assign them at first, but they'll change at least somewhat over time (people change, right?). As tulpae develop, some retain a similar personality to what they were created with (although their personality will probably become more dynamic), while others develop traits that were unexpected.

 

10. No, but it's a good idea to give your tulpa a name.

 

11. Would that hurt the tulpa? Yeah, I'm pretty sure killing somebody would hurt them. Also, tulpae can't truly die - they can "die", but they can also be revived.

 

12. Your tulpa should respect your desire for privacy.

 

13. They would respond, just like anyone else would.

 

14. Not unless they choose to (or if they're controlling the body).

 

15. They can.

 

16. It's possible. A few of my tulpae have.

 

17. Why would they? You wouldn't tamper with your friends' relationships, would you?

 

18. Your tulpa would be fine. It's a good idea to have a wonderland, though, so your tulpa has somewhere to go and things to do when they're not with you.

 

19. It depends on what you're watching and what your tulpa likes. My tulpae and I like a lot of the same movies and TV shows, but our preferences do differ somewhat.

 

20. They probably wouldn't care. If your friend eats a certain food, what would you think? You wouldn't really care since you're not the one eating it, right?

 

21. Spend time with them and care for them the way you'd care for any other friend.

 

22. They can, just like anyone else can. Despite not having a physical form, tulpae are still real people with real emotions.

 

23. Why would they?

 

24. Yes, that's called imposition.

 

25. Not unless they choose to or are in control of the body.

 

26. Whatever they want to do.

 

27. Nothing.

 

28. They can, but it's not guaranteed.

 

29. A tulpa is their own, independent person. They're not the host.

 

30. I'm not sure I understand the question.

 

I did ask this and tulpas seem scary...... He said they can possess you when your sleep or do it by their own and make you do things kinda like when drunk things you wouldnt normally do and hurt you also ;; i really dont want a mean scary one.....

 

A tulpa can't possess without the host's consent (and a lot of practice!), and tulpae typically have no motivation to be malicious, especially to the host, who is both a close friend and someone the tulpa relies on for survival.

 

do i have to pick a gender or do they chose themselves?

 

You can assign your tulpa a gender or let them decide on their own. Also, a tulpa may decide to change their gender; one of my tulpae was actually created as a boy but ended up being genderfluid, and another one of mine who was initially a boy realized early on that she would much rather be a girl.

 

Also i see people say "tulpae tulpa tupper" is there a difference???

 

"Tulpa" is singular, "tulpae" is plural (as is "tulpas" and sometimes "tulpa"), and "tupper" is slang.

 

And do you *HAVE* to let them take control of you or is it optinonal as well as them having all your memories?

 

Both of those are optional.

 

And does having a tulpa mean all you r life given up to them you cant go outside hang out with anyone do anything have fun?

 

Not at all. Your life probably won't be affected much, if at all, except that you'll have a new friend around who only you can perceive (obviously).

 

Would they have to see EVERYTHING I DO its just scary thinking they can see me getting dressed or showering..

 

Definitely not. Your tulpa will respect your privacy. Link's with me right now, but, as for the others... they're off in the wonderland somewhere (since they live there). They don't know what I'm up to, and I don't know what they're up to.

 

Also do i *HAVE* to force? I know i have to a lot but would talking to the tulpa do anything in replacement since i tend to never ever stop talking to myself in my head....i could actually put it to good use

 

Talking to your tulpa counts as passive forcing and is the only thing that's strictly necessary.

 

Can a tulpa have more than one form? I've seen people have shape shifter ones so they say.

 

Yes. Kayleigh is human but has a cat form she sometimes uses (she usually reserves it for when she's imposed in a setting where having a smaller form would be more convenient), and, as I mentioned earlier, I do have a tulpa who's genderfluid and switches to a female form when identifying as a girl.

 

One more thing, would i ever accidently make a tulpa? If i go into deep thought about someone imagine them there with me try to set what its like to touch them like their arm or shoulder have a scent just vivid thought of someone all the time would that have a chance of an accidental one?

 

Accidental (or "natural") tulpae have been created through daydreaming, although they don't form that quickly. Tulpae formed that way typically form over a long period of time existing as a consistent character. It's difficult to accidentally make a tulpa because of the time it takes.