#species dysphoria

[wanderingcritter]

"therians know we're 100% human <3"

*explodes you with my brain*

[barkbrained]

Little comic about species dysphoria and the strain I feel living as an autistic nonhuman

Tip Jar!

[your-rutherfurr]

POV: u have gender dysphoria AND species dysphoria

[eggoatt]

euphoria ❤️‍🔥

this is the last full spread illus from my zine "Unicorn Dysphoria". i have some nice prints of it, as well as the zine itself, available here

[dxmnsvoid]

so unfortunate that meowing isnt an acceptable form of communication in this society . let me meow mrrp mrow my way trough this life .

[queerism1969]

[sillywolfdogwro3m]

THERIAN TERMS!! +other non-human terms

Therian: Someone that identifies as an animal on a non-physical level.

Theriotype: The animal that a therian identifies as.

Otherkin: Someone that identifies as a non-earthen being. (non-physical)

Species dysphoria: Feeling dis-comfort with being human.

Alterhuman: Feeling non-human.

Poly therian: Having multiple theriotypes.

Mental shifts: Having the mindset of your theriotype.

Phantom shifts: Feeling an animal limb that isn't there.

Con therian: A therian that doesn't experience shifts.

Sun theiran: A therian that is constantly shifting.

Cladotherian: Not having a specific theriotype.

(ex: Canine instead of wolf)

Hope this is helpful and insightful 💗💗 :3

[shiutsu]

Interesting how some people aren't fine with otherkins/therians/voidpunks/nonhumans cuz feeling other than human is ""bad"", but when someone uses it as a gender,its suddenly valid.

Ex: angelkin ("bad") » angelgender (good)

demonkin ("bad") » demongender (good)

Like make some sense

[wanderingcritter]

Hell yeah im T4T 😎💪 (therian 4 therian)

[junethechaotictherian]

Your title as "human" is a gift, and just like any gift, you are NOT forced to keep it, it might be a good gift but it might also a gift you don't want, it's okay to say "I didn't really like that gift" as long as you are polite about it, this might be your last life so live it like it's yours because it truly is!

[eggoatt]

❤️‍🔥🐾 something on dysphoria

edit: hi i ended up expanding this little exploration into a whole zine!! if a whole artbook about this interests you you can check it out here :3 i have digital and physical versions

[softservecanine]

ΔΘ or whatever

[fuzzytadpole]

Running on two legs never felt like enough, but running on four doesn’t quite work with this body

[literalnightmarecreature]

Top dysphoria but not in a gender way, more like in a "my species doesn't have tits" kinda way

[feathereddragonkin]

Connected to my last post, because one of my biggest sources of species dysphoria is my lack of a clan:

Flipped version, just because:

As I've mentioned, I don't have memories of actually being a dragon in a past life, it's more a feeling of what I should be. I shouldn't have to be human, I should just be a feathered critter snoozing with my clan after a long day of catching salmon and tending to the eggs...

If only...

[taxidermycanine]

5 WAYS TO HELP WITH SPECIES DYSPHORIA AS A THERIAN (with and without gear)

- please note that most of these are focused mainly on being a wolf therian, but i'll try my best to make it more inclusive to others.

1 •

my personal favorite, wolf quest! this one does cost money, so this isn't for those who don't have the money/don't already have the game. it really helps me feel more connected to who i am. you find a mate, raise pups, hunt prey, defend your den and pack from predators, and there's even a multiplayer option for you to play with your friends. :o)

(and yes, you can customize what your wolf looks like. all NPC wolves in the game have different personalities for immersion, including you, your pups, and your mate)

please note that the game is still in development! they plan to add a saga where you can live constantly with your pack and continue with new generations each year (and no, you don't HAVE to pass away). you can toggle whether your mate dies or not, if you play on easy you can avoid your pups getting sick by reloading saves if you're sensitive to that, there are constantly new updates being brought out that make the game feel more realistic each time and the development team are incredibly sweet. if you have the money i highly recommend this game, wolf therian or otherwise.

2 •

documentaries. a wonderful way to not only feel more connected to your theriotype(s), but to also learn more information about them! my favorite thing to do when i'm stressed is to wrap myself in warm blankets, turn off my lights and put on a documentary to calm myself down. bonus points if you DO have gear to wear during this, if not that's okay too.

i also like to have my plush friends join me so i can act like they're my pack :o) it's a nice way to feel less lonely as i watch. this also works if you're a domestic cat therian, have your plushies be your clouder! no matter what animal you are though, never feel less valid for wanting your stuffies with you during this. it doesn't matter if your theriotype isn't a social animal in the wild.

if you're an aquatic therian of some kind, i think a good idea would be taking your phone in the bathroom with you and setting it up outside of the tub to watch whilst you're in the water! (or shower if you don't have one, you can also use a kiddie pool outside in the warmer months). PLEASE remember to be safe during this though, if you worry about getting your phone wet then instead find some blue blankets and pretend it's the ocean!

3 •

going outside to where your theriotype resides in naturally. of course this won't be for everyone, since a lot of the time trips can end up being quite costly. something that i like to do is go to my local forest whenever i have the time to do so! i find it refreshing to sit by the stream and play in the water with my mate.

if you're a domestic dog therian, ask to go on a walk around the neighborhood with your friend! (or hell, go by yourself if it's safe enough, you're a free dog, you can do what you want). even as a wild animal i still enjoy this, so don't feel ashamed if you're ALSO a wild animal who wants to do things that domestic dogs do. it doesn't make you any less undomesticated.

if you're an animal that's used to deserts, i recommend going to where you can access sand (e.g. a sandbox at a playground, asking for a small sand tray to play in as a gift, a day out to the beach if you live near one). i also find that dried dirt that's very damaged can feel sort of similar to sand!

if you can't go outside for whatever reason, then there's always ways to make your bedroom feel similar to where you would be more comfortable. if your theriotype lives in dens like caves and underneath trees, make a blanket fort and pretend it's your home! if your theriotype rests in a burrow, make a tunnel with some blankets from the top of your bed all the way down to under it (if that doesn't work, pretend that anything below your bed is underground, and anything above your bed is the surface).

4 •

dressing in clothes that are the same color as your theriotype. i have this fluffy hat with ears that feels very affirming for my species dysphoria, paired with my favorite dark sweaters, warm pants and my tail. if you don't have any gear, don't worry! you don't need to have any to complete an outfit. sometimes clothing textures can also be affirming. for example if you have smooth skin like a whale, a bathing suit can feel similar to blubber. (if you have gender dysphoria, i recommend either full body bathing suits, or wearing pants on top of it and a jacket to help yourself feel more affirmed). i wear fluffy clothes because my fur is fluffy :o) it helps me, personally, but this might not be the same for everyone!

5 •

studying the behavior of your theriotype and trying your best to imitate it to the best of your abilities with the body you have. this can be as simple as copying how they act around each other as a family (for example wolves who are mates will rest their chins on each other to display affection), and as difficult as trying to vocalize what sounds your theriotype makes.

if you wanted to try the latter, i recommend looking at vocal exercises online before as a lot of creature sounds can and will strain your voice, i promise you that warming up your chords will not only help you sound clearer, it'll ensure that it won't take as much effort to do!