#connecting to theriotype

[c0yb0y]

i cannot describe how much every photo of a grizzly bear and a wolf is just. so me and my dad.

like. me waiting for my dad to catch his breath on a hike

us staring someone down in the smiths bc they're wearing a thin blue line shirt

me bringing the groceries in so we can make tacos !!!!

him getting my ass in bike polo !!!! mean !!!!!

i love my dad u guys !!!!!!!

[purrfectdollie]

I don’t feel human at all.

It used to be from my constant dissociation a year or two ago but now I’m not fully sure as to why I feel like this but honestly sometimes enjoy the feeling.

I’m an alterhuman in general, therian, and otherkin (fictionkin && conceptkin)

It’s hard to explain how I feel my identity connects to these things under the cut besides just the words (e.x: “vampire”, “wolf”, etc)

My theriotypes are: red fox && black cat

My fictionkins are: tomoko kuroki , lee hooni , nepeta lejion , vriska serket , mafuyu asahina , ​kanade yoisaki , fischl (from genshin) , randal ivory , kangel , menhera chan , yumekawa chan , loki laufyson

My conceptkins are: obsession && nighttime

My otherkins in general are: ball-joint dolls , vocaloid idols , vampires , dogboys , catgirls, bloody wolves , obsession deity , raccoons , angels

[xt0t4llys4n300x]

I love listening to the sounds of the forest and running water

It's really calming

[aphelion-alifer]

lower energy ways to connect with your nonhuman self

it's amazing that as nonhumans, we have a lot of different ways to express ourselves and to feel connected to our theriotypes, kintypes, species, etc. as mental health is a big struggle for myself and I am sure for many of you too, sometimes it's not possible to feel fully energized for any sort of reason, and sometimes this can lead to feelings of disconnect between you and your species, or not being able to fully participate in things that you normally would do to feel nonhuman. hopefully my tips will resonate with those in need of a little bit of help during these hard times!

p.s. - I hear you and I see you, all of you who are struggling, or know someone who is. I know it's not easy some days, and sometimes mental health leaves us feeling lonely. on top of being nonhuman, the loneliness can feel increased. never be afraid to reach out to someone you trust if you need to!

step outside on a nice day if possible. you don't have to walk far or go anywhere, just connect with nature even if it's for a few minutes

if you can't or don't want to go outside, listen to nature/ambient sounds that relax you or remind you of your species or habitat

take a nap/go to sleep in the way that feels most natural to you. do you curl up, have heavy wings that wrap around you as you lay down, need to find a position that feels right because of your horns or spikes? do you need to make a nest or den out of blankets or pillows or stuffed animals? do what feels right to get cozy!

listen to music, something that comforts you as well as makes you feel connected to your species

if it's possible, find or make meals/snacks that comfort you or make you feel more connected to your species. don't feel like eating or don't have the energy to? try to find something to drink instead!

watch youtube or documentaries relating to your species, and make a playlist out of the videos you like the most

feeling creative, but just not quite enough to go through with creating something on your own? decorate something you own with stickers to help remind you of yourself or your habitat (water bottle, journal, sketchbook, laptop, phone case, mobility aids, etc)

if you do have a bit of energy to doodle, try doodling things that make you the happiest when it comes to your nonhuman experience! bonus points if it's on yourself (with safe inks ofc)

casually daydream about yourself as your true nonhuman self in your habitat throughout your day

if you're feeling lonely (for nonhuman reasons or not), try talking to someone you trust or try reaching out to nonhuman groups that are willing to help support you and listen to you

if you're feeling up to it, put together an outfit that reminds you of your nonhuman self. you don't necessarily have to wear it, it can be clothes you have personally that you can lay out for later or you can make a pinterest board with things you'd think would help make you feel connected to yourself ^^

do you have gear that you wear but forgot about, put away, or havent worn in a while? bring it back out and wear it! take pictures of yourself or look at yourself in a mirror and try to think about what makes you the happiest when it comes to being nonhuman, a happy memory regarding your nonhumanity or when you wore your gear, etc.

if it's possible, take a bath. it doesn't have to be a full shower, just a simple bubble bath and light some candles that remind you of the outdoors or your nonhuman self. when you're done, give yourself a good little shake to dry off, if that's something you do or brings you joy! bonus points if you get out of the bath and think "man my fur/scales/feathers/wings/tail(s) etc feel heavier after being in the water"

..and if those tips don't resonate with you, or are feeling completely drained, it's okay to just exist. feeling disconnected to yourself is one hell of a pain to deal with, and I know it's hard to feel connected to yourself again when the darkness passes sometimes. sometimes, at least for me, feeling connected to my nonhumanity comes and goes, and sometimes it's mental health related and other times it's not. when these hard times come, and when the feelings of being drained hit hard, it's okay to take a step back from everything and relax and get the help you need. you will find the strength to feel connected to yourself again. always remember that life is never fully stuck in one place and that we are always constantly moving and changing, even if it doesn't feel like it. 💙

[eyebuttons]

A therian tip I havnt seen before!

As someone would, I sometimes like to look for ways to feel connected to my theriotype. Through different tips and other things.

Something that I recently discovered that helps me with my phantom tail. (this may only work for bigger/fluffy tails!)

-----Phantom tail idea----- (for sitting/laying down)

Take a blanket that is comfortable and the size you'd like for your tail. (smaller blanket, smaller tail, bigger blanket, bigger tail) Roll the blanket like a big log, place one side of the blanket where the base of your tail would be. Then wrap the tail around yourself or lay it like your tail would lay. Sadly it can not move, but it helps with the feeling of a tail being there.

I hope this helps maybe even a little bit !

[cyber-therian]

the way im trying to force myself to be a spiritual therian because a post (i probably misinterpreted, if im being honest) made me feel like i can never be right about what my type really is because im a psychological therian

[fennthetalkingdog]

I feel like a dog that's been hanging around with housecats so long that I've grown up acting like them. I've always been a dog, and so I still have some of my own body language, but I've adopted so much catness that it feels almost just as much an intrinsic part of me. I still wag my tail according to dog rules, but I know when to switch; I slow blink to show my affection too; I've spent so long making myself small that I almost don't know how to accommodate my lanky body. In regards to my humanness, I draw cats better than I draw dogs; I've spent so much time in the Warrior cats fandom making characters and Clans and learning cat anatomy that when I try to draw a dog, my pencil makes them look short and fluffy with short legs and round stomachs. I can barely draw a dog from the side and have it look like one. I'm not just a dog—I identify almost as much with cats as I do with dogs. But I still am one. My jaws look a bit too big and my legs a bit too long. When I move without trying, I'm a bit too fast and graceless. I've spent my life hanging around cats, and it shows, but my dogness is just as undeniable.

I have a similar feeling about my humanness. Disregarding the fact that humanity has perks that I like too, I've just spent so long in this form that it's just as strong a part of me. I want to show my dogness, but not if it involves me throwing away my humanity. I can play with the other dogs, but at the end of the day, I stand back on two legs and go home to type on the computer and eat with a fork and spoon. I wouldn't throw away my grandmas' cooking, my lofted bed, or my bracelets and anklets. I wouldn't throw away all the memories I've made as a "human." So even when I'm not all human now, I don't want to leave that all behind.

[kitkinnie]

actually maybe im less of an amphibian and more of like some kind of water bird ... like im not in there all the time but i dive in and splash around and have a great time the whole time

[pubbykid]

Omg truesona just dropped (I’m struggling with finding a good name for it bc I can’t use my first name and another sona of mine has my middle name)

[fluffyfairyzz]

uhhh its late rn but take some vocals bc i got the mothkin urge to chrip ^_^

im pretty sure luna moths don’t actually make noise ( deaths head hawk moths do tho :3) but it connects me to my theriotype so there 🤭🤭

[saltywatercrocodile]

me

[jay-the-fudanshi]

made my theriotypes in gacha +'Rabbit (the SELF INSERT that after overanalyzing for days made me realize OH SHIT— IM ╺⃝⃤)

Cat (like the kitten my mom had before it died ):

Rabbit (based on Smoke English Angora Rabbits)

Fox (the white was so hard the snout i struggled for an hour til i thought of this)

the rabbit is based on the mask im making IRL! :D

[priestgoric]

one of the things i love doing as a wolfdog therian is matching my breathing to that of a dogs when i’m relaxed www idk if it makes sense but it’s like inhaleeee and the exhaling roughly/quickly?? it’s something i’ve even started doing unconsciously when i’m laying down n stuff :333

[bunn-iiii]

me when I get asked if I had to be physically not a human what would I be:

[qremlin]

its cute to see so many “questioning new theriotype” posts on here. like, yeah, go you exploring your identity and discovering who you are. even if you end up not being that thing, that’s one ruled out and one step closer.

[deino-puppy]

alterhuman/therian ask game !! <3

when did you realize you were a therian? how did you realize?

do you have any therian friends? if so, what are their theriotypes?

what are you theriotypes? (or the theriotypes you connect with the most in this moment)

how does being a therian play into your every day life?

do you have any therian gear? what kind?

do you do quadrobics?

if your theriotypes were put in a room together, would they get along?

is there anything about the therian community that you dislike?

how has your experience in the therian community been, overall?

how many people irl know you’re a therian?

do you theriotypes have names and specific looks? describe them!

what kind of shifts do you get? (dream, psychological, phantom, etc.)

do you have any kintypes? if so, what are your kintypes?

do you have any hearttypes?

what’s the hardest part, for you, about being a an alterhuman?

do you ever get species dysphoria? how difficult is it to deal with?

is there any outfit you wear that most connect you with your alterhumanity? describe it!

are you a pet regressor/dreamer? what do you regress to?

what’s the best part, for you, about being a therian?

if you could have one of your theriotypes as a (tame) companion, which theriotype would you choose?