#therian help

[silversrantsandrambles]

DO NOT POST YOUR ADDRESS ONLINE TO MEET OTHER THERIANS

I have seen kids ages ranging from 9-13 ish post their ages, faces, and addresses in the hopes of meeting other therians. DO NOT DO THIS!!! Please for the love of everything don't do this, don't post anything publicly, no one should know anything personal about you.

"Well I want irl therian friends!"

You can make irl friends differently, try drawing the delta on your hand or wearing a delta necklace. I know it's not easy to find other therians, but don't post anything about you.

You could be hurt, assaulted, robbed, ect. Bad things can and WILL happen. Be safe online please!

EDIT: please reblog! I don't like forcing people to reblog stuff with a guilt trippy tag, but when it comes to internet safety reblogging is important!

If you don't reblog it's less likely for someone who needs this to see it!

Not forcing anyone of course! But please reblog!

[big-coyote]

[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!

[itsfuckingrats]

canine therians lemme put yall on smthin !! these dog cookies r 100% safe for humans (check ingredients if u have any allergies ofc tho<3) and they r soooo doggy lyke the packaging n stuff sooo fun n sooo yummyy !!

[crowboy13]

hi.

so i’ve been questioning therianothy (sorry if i spelled that wrong) and need some help. i also have tons of questions! if the fellow therians could help me out, i would love that.

okay so… my questions

Am i therian if i don’t identify as one animal specifically?

Am i therian if i only feel half animal and half human?

Am i therian if i don’t experience shifts often?

Am i therian if i don’t have dreams about past lives?

what is the difference between furry, therian, otherhearted, otherkin and animal-hearted?

do you have to have a mask to be a therian?

am i therian if i have a extremely strong connection to the natural world and act like animals all the time?

do you guys have any tips for quadrobics?

edit: if you guys have any other tips or rules that would be great! ❤️

i have been having a bit of an identity crisis because of this… ugh lol. thank you guys!! love you ❤️

[canidbrained]

Does anyone have a link to resources regarding the known origins of nonhuman/therian identities, like is there a compiled list somewhere of different root causes for therian identities?

I know of the general categories of spiritual and psychological origins but I’d love to see something that outlines specifics within each category; like past lives, walk-in spirits, neurodiversity, trauma, imprinting, etc. if that already exists somewhere!

Thanks!

[fluffyfairyzz]

gear / things to connect with your therio/kintype masterlist ! [ will probably add on too later]!

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fox tail! wolf /dog tail

cat tail

paw gloves paw socks claws

wolf hat with pockets

bunny hat

wolf ears blank cat mask dog ears

dino mask chew necklace

fox ears

nature sounds night sounds ocean sounds

jerky meatless/vegan jerky

cat ears bug antenna fox plush

bird wings angel wings moth wings

butterfly wings bat wings

collar with bell cat socks

dragon/(traditional)unicorn/demon/lion(?) tail

dragon wings

alien antenna (stereotypical alien style)

spiked collar curled horns

[ancient-frog-enthusiast]

I’m new to this area of the internet, but I’ve lurked here for quite a bit. I need some help figuring this out.

How does one figure out if they’re a therian or nonhuman or something else?

I think Therians are really cool, your gear is cool, QUADS ARE AWESOME, and y’all are just really nice people

This is the autistic side of me probably, but since I was a kid I’ve been insanely into cats (not so much anymore though). I can usually name a cats breed by looking at it, I have a pretty large knowledge of cat behavior and communication, and generally just know a heck ton about them. That’s normal enough I guess, but-

Where it gets… a bit more unusual is I also sometimes act like a cat I guess? It’s not that I feel like one exactly- I just feel like me- but I’ll do cat things like perching on things, the way I sleep/act when I’m tired, and my general body language demeanor. I also feel like I have phantom ears sometimes (usually it’s ears, but it’s also been tail, claws, and fangs less commonly).

I dont have dreams or memories of a past life and I don’t have body dysphoria. I do kind of have dysphoria in the sense that I really wish I could/want to communicate the way cats do (ear/eye/tail positions, and vocalizations) etc. I don’t get outside much, but when I do it’s safe to say I act more like I’ve seen in Therian videos (sorry if that sounds rude I’m not sure how else to put it) than other people (jumping around, trying to perch on things, and never ever following the path lol).

I’ve been called weird (by friends in a lighthearted way) on multiple occasions because my impulsive reaction to a lot of things (being startled, surprised with something that makes me happy, feeling contented, etc) with pretty cat like sounds. I dont even think about them they just happen naturally. I also may have spent way too much time as a kid teaching myself to hiss like a cat- I’m still pretty good at it but never do it at people because it’s, ya know, not very socially acceptable.

It also feels notable that yes I do own those cat paw socks and yes I love them, and yes I have a whole collection of cat ear hats that I wear nearly constantly.

The main thing that’s confusing to me is I don’t really wish I had a cats body, but I have all this other stuff going on. Also, surprisingly, cats aren’t actually my favorite animal.

Any input is appreciated ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[betatrolls]

Simple hissing tutorial!

(pt: Simple hissing tutorial! /end pt)

dedicated to @nox-does-stuff :3 thanks so much for the ask, i hope this is what you were looking for !

bare your teeth*, (gently) bite down on the sides of your tongue, and then breathe into your mouth. it should work no matter how you interpreted these instructions, but if it's not working try adjusting your tongue a bit or breathing harder :)

*i recommend doing it scrunched-nose style, you technically don't have to but it works a bit better and also looks like the biological cat angry face!!

go make noises therifolk!!

(edit: made screen reader friendly)

[autisticlion]

Does any other therian experience age regression whilst shifted?

Sometimes I just feel myself shrink into baby lion cub mode.

Is this technically Pet regression? Can it even be considered as a pet when dealing with a LION?

[stiminvasion]

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[big-coyote]

HAPPY NATIONAL PUPPY DAY TO ALL MY CANINE FRIENDS OUT THERE!!! WOOOOOOO

[taxidermycanine]

DEAR DISABLED THERIANS.

a short positivity post to remind you all that you are loved, important and valued in not only the therian / alterhuman community, but in life. take care of yourselves.

to the therians who use canes and wheelchairs, you are no less of a mobile creature for needing an aid. whether your theriotype is a fish, a domestic cat or a wild canid — mobility aids are found in most, if not all, species out there due to the help from humans. if you had been born in the right body, you would be given the same sort of aid. i promise. it isn't shameful.

you have carpal tunnel and feel left out because you're a wolf who was born to run and hunt elk? that's great!! i bet you'd be great friends with this guy :0}

to the blind and / or deaf therians who are told that their theriotype simply wouldn't survive due to their blindness — this simply isn't true. there have been many cases of blind or deaf animals surviving, look at this wolf as an example! and bare in mind MOST cases of blindness are partial, but this old gal is pretty much FULLY blind, and she's doing fine. why wouldn't you?

to the therians who have some sort of learning disability, it does NOT make you an idiot. i tend to see a lot of critters with stereotypically intelligent animals (think elephants, border collies, etc) as their theriotypes and feel worried due to their disability. you aren't dumb, you aren't "mentally not there", you aren't any of the mean things you've been called throughout your life. there ARE animals with learning disabilities, you would not die in the wild for having one just the same as you would not die in a domestic household for having one (or many)

and to those who have any other disabilities that i didn't mention in this short post, you are enough. you don't have to prove your therianthropy to anyone. if someone ever insists that you can't possibly be your theriotype because you are disabled? ignore them, they're lying and just trying to make you feel terrible about yourself. it's hard being disabled, it's hard waking up in pain and never not being NOT in pain, it's hard knowing that there are folks out there that'd demean you just for being disabled, it's hard needing mobility aids and not being able to afford them, it's hard when people think that you're stupid or less deserving of respect because they don't deem you "all there".

i love you all, those hardships are something that you shouldn't ever have to experience.

take good care of yourself if you can, and if you can't? get yourself that sweet treat you've been wanting, eat your favorite candy before a savory meal, give yourself a well deserved hug and watch your favorite show.

[enchantingducktheorist]

Therians who remember their past lives, how did you confirm it?

I have a very strong hunch that in my past life I had a mate and was eaten by a seal after I had handed off my chick to my female and went fishing

How do I confirm that this was my past life as a penguin?

[crowboy13]

i have another question for my fellow therians out there. how did you figure out your theriotype. i don’t know what exactly i am. im not that concerned about it, but id like to know. comment down below and thank you so much for your support! ❤️

[paxthepuppycat]

hey, im fairly new to being awakened now, do you have any advice on finding out if im a past life therian or some other kind? im honestly not sure and would appreciate some help because all the different kinds of therian i could possibly be overwhelm me

hi! Tysm for the ask :)

So for me, I know that my bobcat kin and vulture kin are past life’s because of dream shifts I have had, but not everyone shifts! I know that my puppy kin isn’t a past life though as it just doesn’t seem spiritual if that makes sense, it feels more psychological. Based on how you feel about your theriotypes and experiences should help you figure out :)

I hope this helped :3