My theriotype is a deep sea isopod, and I don’t do vocals or quads. I do like to do stuff like making a playlist thats isopod centric, I’m going to make a mask soon, and I love making up my room to feel like the ocean bottom. Any other unusual theriotypes you guys have?

Shifting is something I cannot seem to wrap my head around, and recently I did some research and realized I’ve almost shifted *a lot*, which is good news because I previously thought I was unable. That aside though, all of these experiences which I formerly thought were just urges, happened when I was excited. On Halloween I was hanging out in a group and having fun. I was feeling very shifty, to the point where I had to just sit down for a second with my hands on the ground to feel better. This happened multiple times. Everyone in the group didn’t mind, though I did not explain to them why I had to do this, and just said I needed a second. This only happened when I was feeling more elated/excited than usual. Another therian in the group was doing dog vocals with a non-therian ally friend, so I think that might have had something to do with it; and I’m also wondering if it was the almost-shifting that was making me excited rather than being excited making me almost-shift. I’m very new to this as it never happened before I awakened, and I’m curious to see what other members of the community have to say about it.

I'm a vegetarian and have been for the majority of my life, but I'm also a cat and wolf, which is rather funny to me. as a kid I did eat chicken and other meats but not by choice. now I only eat alternatives. but another funny thing is I have two cats and a dog, and I'm just here feeling like the odd one out cause they all eat meat and I don't lol

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I recently started questioning two half-human kintypes, and the question is: What does it feel like? Like, if you get a mermaid phantom shift, how does it feel? How would you know if you get a mental shift, if you still have a human(?) brain? Or with sensory shifts, how would that affect you, if you were, say, a centaur otherkin? Would you gain horse senses, or would it stay the same because your head is still a human one?

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My cousin asked why i made masks. I explained it briefly, and he said: "Oh, ok. Ill support you no matter what, lol."

Hello! So, I'm a recently awakened Therian, and I've had a few shifts up until now. (I tried to tell myself they weren't shifts, since I was in denial, but after further research, I realized that they, in fact, were.)

I realized that my shifts are usually painfully short, and I feel like it's because I have a giant mirror in the middle of my room, and the more I see myself in it, the more it reminds me that I'm physically a human, and it makes me a bit miserable sometimes.

I also realized that being in nature usually triggers a shift, while being inside makes me feel a bit dysphoric. I have days when I feel really miserable being inside, and feel less connected to my theriotype on these days. (and it's not just because I wanna go outside, since i usually don't like being out, and I'm an introvert. I really specifically wanna be in nature, and I can imagine myself sniffing around and exploring, even hiding in the bushes or running around. It doesn't help that I'm really playful when I'm feeling shifty.)

Thankfully, I do have a small forest near where I live, even though I'm not able to visit it super often, so...yeah.

Thanks for reading! Anyone else have a similar experience?

hello, I'm a trans guy but also identify with multiple xenogenders, one of these is fishgended. I feel pretty strongly with this one (some of my xenos bring me more euphoria than others) and it gives me a lot of comfort and euphoria.

I'm still questioning about my theriantropes, I realized I'm a therian at this summer and what I was really sure about is that I'm a fish and a goat. these are therian and religious related because I believe I was these in past lives as well as it being my theriantropes now. but there's also fox and dog which I don't think I was in past life, but spiritually related to both of them. I'm not sure about dog but I think fox is my theriantrope as well

so it's a bit complicated with fish one and I can't really understand if euphoria is from me being therian or me being trans or both..

I feel pretty confused . the only thing I'm sure about is that I'm happy being whether fish gender or therian fish or both. I really don't wanna be faker or poser

Well first of all. Fictotherian would maybe be more fitting for me but not really, i have a lot of Theriotypes at least two of them are Fictional. Even i otherr labels may technially fit more i just like labeling myself as Therian. I identify as a non-human animal and it shouldn't matter if i have multiple theriotypes and some of them are fictional

Now onto the main part. I was playing Rain World as usual and i entered into safari mode (A gamemode in which you can play as beings other than the slugcat) I played as a bunch of things but Weirdly, the thing that stuck with me the most was playing as the Rain World Leviathan. (Note. While the Leviathan is mostly organic it does have some mechanical parts, but that doesn't matter) The was it swims through the water, It's giant size, the fact that it can eat most things with one bite and other stuff made me feel like what i was seeing on screen was what I desired most to be. I just felt like one. I played as the Leviathan the most.

I have been looking for online groups and stuff, but most of them are for people who are 9-13. I say "older" because I want to find some that are not children. I am not that old either, I am 16. But even ones that allow people over 13 are still full of children, which is really uncomfortable. Does anyone know how to do this?

In school, I usually have some sort of phantom shift at least once. When I am doing work for the class, I feel tingling or some form of sensation of kind coming from a phantom tail. I usually look back at it to see nothing. When I see nothing there, I get very confused, can't focus and get upset about not having a tail. This gets me very off task from what I am doing, and I end up obsessing over a limb that doesn't exist and get assignments finished late.

before i was a therian, i was pretty depressed a lot, and then, i found out about therians. i became a whole new girl, and im loving the new me. im more confident, playful, animalistic, happy, creative, crafty, and more social too! it is normal to change after becoming a therian...right?

Hi, I'm not a therian but I do respect ye and ye're beliefs, but there's something that confuses me. I know not all therians have past lives, but to the ones that do, how come I never hear of any with past lives as humans? Maybe there are some, but it seems a bit strange to me that there is none, because if you are human now surely you have been before? Just a question, I hope I don't offend anyone. Thanks!

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Name/Nicknames: Hi, my name is Robert but I also go by Bob.

Age: I’m currently 32, will be 33 in December.

Theriotype/Kintype: I have several kintypes, I'm a wolf, a rabbit and a dragon. I have a past life as a rabbit but the other two are psychological identities.

Interests: My main interests for now are animated shows, animation history in general and the history of therianthropy.

Hobbies: I’m a massive gamer, but I’m also trying to get back into reading as that’s been difficult for me! I enjoy talking to people.

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Does anyone else who is a Wolf therian use the term werewolf to describe themselves? Dire wolves, Wolf dogs, Grey wolves, etc. I feel like the blend of Wolf and human that comes with being a therian matches what a werewolf is (short of the physical transformation) perfectly. Any thoughts? Side note:I'm not referring to werewolf-kin in this case. Just Wolves.

heya, I wanted to do a follow up post from a few days ago about a major shift that made me feel sick. basically Im a dragonkin that tried touching/flicking my phantom limbs, and it got incredibly intense. I could feel all of my limbs at once and really strongly, but my heart was racing and it kinda messed me up that night..

what im curious about though is how it affected me after that night, because honestly I feel different as a person since that happened. is this like a type of awakening or just a normal thing to feel after something like this?

so after that one night, a lot of things started happening that I kinda almost immediately noticed i felt different about. I started to feel my phantom shifts more often, even during times when I really don't want to, such as when I'm at work or when I'm talking to friends or family. the feeling from them went from a weird tingling to a strong jolty feeling that makes me flinch. the only way I could describe it is as an electric shock-y feeling, without really feeling pain from it. the only time recently where it didn't feel like that was when I was meditating by a creek

I've been thinking a lot differently the last few days, my anxiety has been difficult to control even with medications (as someone with generalized anxiety disorder this is a lot harder) especially in crowds of people or in large buildings that I didn't have a problem with before. my sensitivity to noise has gone way up, to the point where a dog barking or a cat cleaning themselves quickly sets me off. my dog walked across the hallway with wood floors last night and it felt like daggers going into my ears, and my anxiety of typing this around people talking is really high, I can barely think.. ive also smelled stuff randomly like a fire being lit beneath my nose or the strong smell of urine

I realized that things relating to water have been really drawing me in or triggering phantom shifts. like I've been having really strong urges to go down to my local creek by myself, I had a shower one night where I felt I was in a really weird trance when I felt water hitting my head. the sound of running water has gotten really calming for no real reason, and I've felt my phantom shifts from seeing stock clips of the ocean that they'd play on TVs that are for sale. I have no idea why

I also don't know if these are mental shifts because I've never really had them before, but there are moments where my brain will just "click" and i feel like a completely different being. my normal thoughts are super muffled and it's hard to think, and I'll do things and not really realize it immediately, usually when I'm in bed or in the shower. like rubbing my face on my pillow like an affectionate cat, "pawing" stuff instead of moving them with my hands, growling when I'm frustrated or relaxed, trying to mimic being on all fours on my bed, and getting panicked when my legs or arms don't move like they're supposed to

like there was one night I had one of those clicks in the shower and almost instantly the water felt different, it was almost in a hypnotic way. I was laying on my back trying to catch as much of the water on my belly as I could because it felt so good, but I kinda freaked out when my legs got caught in the bathtub and for some reason it took me a second to realize I could just stand up like a human again.. it was weird

I've also hurt myself a couple of times because I would lay on my wings, my tail, or my horns while I was feeling them. which never happened before. usually I can lay on my back to help with the tingling of my wings but last night it hurt like I broke something for like 20 minutes

idk, this is all stuff that's super new to me and it's really hard to get used to. I really don't know if I had some sort of a second awakening or a real one, but since that one night I got sick from my phantom shifts. I've kinda just feel like a different species since then (not in a bad way or entirely a good way, it's just very different and hard to get used to rn) is this a normal thing to feel?

edit: I genuinely feel like crying right now because every single sound I heard was painful to hear when I went to the store. I can hear people's keys in their hand, 50+ different people talking, every fucking register beeping constantly across the place, people's cars or tires or shit screeching and making me jump. plus the crowds and being indoors makes me feel like I'm suffocating right now and I don't know what to do to help it not feel like this

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I'm a poly therian, but the only theriotypes that matter are my crow, fox and dhole theriotypes. Every night, I feel the need to burrow and/or nest. It's annoying because I also have to stretch my legs out but my feet get cold because they leave my "burrow". I also overheat but my instincts won't let me crawl out of my pile of blankets.

My last post got removed so I'm posting this again. I can't find everything I'd like to know in the FAQ, so please don't remove this one. The title is pretty self explanatory, I want to research the histor of alterhumans and alterhumans in general, but idk what websites are actually accurate. And by this, I don't mean the basic "what are therians" but like the psychology behind being an alterhuman, the otigion of alterhumans, stuff about AHWW, etc.

I know that not all therians have shifts, but if you DO go through shifts, does that automatically mean you’re a therian?

For a long while I’ve felt what I think people call phantom shifts. I sometimes feel a tail, ears, and even a snout. The earliest I’ve gotten these shifts may be since I was literally ten, starting with feeling a tail. These sensations are on and off, and if I’m standing while feeling them, I always stand on the tips of my feet like they’re paws.

I’m not sure if I’m a therian or not. I’m just wondering though, if having these type of animalistic shifts instantly put you under the therian label. Can a person who has shifts still consider themselves as not a therian? Or would that just be sort of staying in denial? Thanks!

Sometimes I hate the fur on my back. Sometimes the feeling of it rustling in the wind lights up in my brain like fireworks in evening day. With the morning comes ears not of my own, yet more natural then i could ever explain The leaves crackling beneath my feet bring memories of a life long past. The love and distaste for myself only grows stronger, cursing and aching my very bones. Like a disease I can't resist. A disease I cannot cure, Though I wouldnt believe I would, even if I had the chance.

Hi! I'm a newly awakened therian. i've been trying to make friends-- mostly online --and have noticed that most people i have met are really young? like years younger. personally, i am 17 and am very uncomfortable talking/interacting with people that are younger than 16. i was wondering if there were any other therians who are older and experienced similar things? i just wanna talk to people in my age group 🥲

I don't know any therians in real life to ask for advice, so I just add songs as I go. So far the playlist's okay, but I feel like there are better songs out there, perhaps some more centered on cat therians specifically. If someone could link a playlist or even just a song, it'd be much appreciated <3

Hello!

If you’re questioning your theriotype and already have an idea of what animal you might be—like a raven (for instance) or something else—my goal with this post is to help you narrow it down and give you a better idea of what your theriotype truly is.

Instead of the usual advice to “reflect on the behaviors of this animal,” we’re going to dig deeper. This is about truly exploring your instincts, feelings, and experiences to help you figure out if this animal is really your theriotype—or not.

So, with that said, let’s jump in and work through this together, step by step!

First. I want you to take a minute to breathe. Just calm down. And now, tell yourself, "I have the spirit of a [insert whatever animal you are questioning here]." For example, if you are questioning a squirrel, you'd say to yourself, "I have the spirit of a squirrel." Then, reflect on how it made you feel.

Me, personally, as a red fox therian, when I do this, I see this flash of multiple pictures in my mind. I see myself exploring and doing fox vocals, foxes running through the woods, me being out at nighttime and foraging for food in the woods, and what's more is the feelings I feel. I get this rush of adrenaline and I feel extremely free. It only lasts for a few seconds, but it fills me with belonging. Do you feel like this, or something else? Do you feel absolutely nothing? Maybe you don't visualize anything, but you feel strong emotions. Maybe it feels like there’s an instinct driving you, like you just know what the animal would do, or you feel a connection to their environment in those few seconds.

Maybe you feel physically energized, almost like your body responds to the thought of being that animal. Just really reflect on how it makes you feel, and this can point you in the right direction- it's not 100%, but if you say it and feel nothing, or feel empty, then that could be a sign you are NOT that animal. I use that phrase ("I have the spirit of a red fox") whenever I feel disconnected, and it gives me that euphoria I described. This is just something that works for me, something that I did not pull off of the web- but instead something that I do. If it doesn't work for you, that doesn't necessarily mean you don't have that theriotype. It may just mean IT DOESN'T WORK FOR YOU! I hope this helps some of you, though. And a bit of advice, when you are saying it, really focus on the words as they come out of your mouth.

Second. For this one, you are actually gonna have to move around a bit (shocker, right?!?!). Go somewhere outside- like the grass, or on a trampoline, or in the snow- and lay down, on your back, or on your side, or some comfortable laying position. Now, if you don't have any accessible bit of nature you can lay on, or if you don't want to lay in grass with bugs, or any other reason for you to NOT go outside, just lay on a couch or a rug inside your house.

If you are in a wheelchair, or on crutches, or any other thing making it impossible to LAY down, just sit, that's fine too. However, if you can, lay down. Alrighty. Enough about that. After you lay down (or sit, in some people's cases), you need to do something you'd probably hear in a guided meditation- closing your eyes and imagining yourself as the animal you are questioning. But there's a specific way I want you to do this. Don't VISUALIZE yourself as this animal, keep your eyes blank, so you aren't PICTURING anything, and try to FEEL this animal. For instance, if you are questioning an eagle, try to feel the sensations of how your wings would connect to your body, and the power you would feel when beating your wings, and what it feels like to have your talons grip onto a branch when perching.

Then, open your mind to the pictures. Imagine yourself being this animal, but while also trying to feel what it would physically feel like to be this animal. I did this earlier today and got a MASSIVE phantom paw shift. And, as you do this, take note of how it makes you feel. Does it feel natural, or does something seem off? Do you feel like you're "trying too hard" to connect, or does it flow easily? If it feels right, it could be a strong sign you’re on the right track. If it feels forced or disconnected, that might be an indication that this isn’t your theriotype. Either way, it’s okay! This is all about discovering what fits and what doesn’t.

Third and last. Let's go a little deeper into the emotional and spiritual side of your connection with this animal. This one’s a bit more subtle, but it can often be the most telling. I want you to think about the animal you're questioning—not just what it looks like or how it moves, but what it represents. Imagine its essence, its place in the world. Does it feel like something you’ve always been drawn to, even before you knew what a therian was?

Maybe you’ve always admired how a wolf moves through the wilderness, or the grace of an owl in flight. Maybe you’re inexplicably drawn to the traits of the animal—its independence, its connection to nature, its ability to survive and thrive in a challenging world. What does this animal mean to you on a deeper level?

Reflect on that and it could be a sign of whether or not you are this animal. Is there a sense of calm, strength, or power when you think of it? Do you feel comforted, or energized, or even a sense of nostalgia that you can’t quite explain? Sometimes, when we connect with the right theriotype, it's not about what we see but about what we feel deep inside.

A word of conclusion. I hope these exercises help you identify your theriotype. Remember, nothing here is 100% accurate—it’s based on my personal experience, and what works for me might not work for you. However, I do hope it managed to speak to some of you. Take your time, trust your instincts, and most importantly- STAY WILD!
-Birdwatcher

I saw many posts being ashamed of ur identity and I just wanna say I was there but I powered through it and I'm very much happier about myself. I label myself as just 'not human' and don't really care for terms personally but I still feel like I am too different but I mean it's very good for my career I think in a way that can really get me success creatively. I think one day you can be proud of who you are and trust me it may take time but it's worth it ✨🥺

Good morning !

So, right now, winter is coming back to my house, with the cold and the snow reminding me of my real home.

1st crisis: Tuesday. I had a long day, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and during that day, I had a big attack of dysphoria. I wanted to hunt, to run on all fours, to meow, to take refuge in a dark, sheltered corner.

2nd crisis) Thursday. Another long day, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and the same symptoms.

Impossible to put Gears. Impossible to vocalize, impossible to do quadrobics... How can I manage dysphoria when I have to stay calm? When am I not allowed to leave? When I can't do anything to fix it?

Help me, please...

So im A coyote and am in 8th grade. Back at the start of 6th grade I was being bullied for being a theiran and being nonbinary, until a group of 7th graders who weren’t therians but were lgbt and non-binary stood up for me, they took me too hot topic to find clothes and ordered my thermal stuff. This also made me more confident and I will forever be grateful

Okay so this is a weird one. But it's been something on my mind since I was questioning.

So I suppose this is kinda more directed at otherkin, but there are some culturally sacred animals as well. I kept worrying I was something like a Mishipeshu (a Native American water creature of the Great Lakes area) or a Thunderbird (another Native American creature this time in the southwest). I thought about maybe being an Inari Fox (a sacred fox spirit from Japanese legend associated as messengers to the Rice Deity Inari), or maybe a ShiShi (a term for a FooDog).

It always concerned me because of how culturally sensitive these entities are. Explaining you're a Therian, is one thing. Talking about being a wolf or a cat or a bird is one thing. Telling someone that your kin type is of a very specific, highly culturely sacred animal? I do think that's something someone else would understandly be upset about and maybe even say you're appropriating the culture or taking something that is meant to be scared. That's a different story.

What are your thoughts? Or experiences if you fall in this category?