u/Thatstrueaintit

So for a long time I have been thinking I’m a little, but I kinda have imposter syndrome. I basically have mental issues and when I’m overwhelmed or feel ignored I will kind of fall out. I’ll have a tantrum not on purpose but it just happens bc I get emotionally disregulated very easily.

I will kick and scream and I will want my parents and their attention and many times just in general I will want to be coddled and treated like a baby. I am rlly childish in general just how I naturally am. I enjoy toys and cutesy cartoons and clothes etc. when I’m rlly stressed I will let it happen but I will want to turn my brain off and be childish. I have where I’m in their person knowing I’m 20 but acting like 5-6 and will commonly giggly a lot for no reason and wanting to sleep and play with my toys.

I often stim more too like rocking back and forth. I will have times where I am functional and older and more mature, then other moments where I want to sleep and cry and be a toddler basically since being in this community. I mean I have had good experiences where I felt little and it was when my sister bought me icecream bc I felt like a kid again and overwhelming happiness just came over me! I giggled uncontrollably and jumped up and down lol!

Most of the time I feel like kiddish and more like a young Roblox kid than adult lol! I am like this most times, although like I said it fluctuates. Anywho I thought I would vent a little (a lot) Sowy just lmk 🍼🎀🐶🪽

Hello, I want to help!
I want to say that therianthropy is not comparable to another therians experiences. Me personally this held me back for many years of finding answers when comparing too much of what others experienced. If you identify as an animal in some way shape or form (naturally) ur a therian! Having to have shifts or intense connections is not required and not something that you need. Though it is cool to learn about others who experience this!
I know that personally I always felt non-human or I was missing an appendage lol. And through time I learned.

Also, important note, you don’t even need non human experiences to BE a therian! It’s how you identity and FEEL. Also, I know for me I have normal human instincts and feelings that can be explained away BUT I FEEL so deeply about those human feelings and instincts that I always felt it was more canine like and odd and really stood out to me my whole life. So the urges aren’t inherently non-human, but I felt it so much so that it was for me.

I wouldn’t over think it. Of course take it seriously for the sake of truth and the community! But don’t feel you have to match up perfectly. Every creature has different experiences with their therianthropy and that’s what makes the community so beautiful.

I honestly believe that being a therian is a label for a really vast experience with a very simple definition and please don’t run through the mill like I did. It is not a choice by any means ofc those things should happen naturally.

About personality traits too! There are so many things to consider out of the box and how you identify yourself as with it. For me, I have a total fox personality, not on purpose but it is just how I naturally am! I check all the boxes of a fox personality that I have been told many times. and some therians DONT have the personality of their theriotype at all!!!
I guess what I’m saying is don’t seek validation from the community about your experiences bc ONLY you KNOW! And that’s amazing! That’s what makes it so special, that’s what makes YOU so special! 🐾🐾

Is this a dream shift? My dream was pretty chaotic but there is a part where I am a wolf and my headspace is a human but I’m also play fighting with another wolf in the bathroom and we are biting each other. It was fun and I was playing with my muzzle open and making growling noises too. Then I roll over to show I’m a friend to the other wolf. I then start clawing at the door a bunch of times. I should specify that I could see myself in third person and first person in the dream. I was smaller and actually more coyote looking than wolf tbh! Then more random dream stuff lol.
I never get shifts like ever maybe once but yeah. This was interesting to me :).

Hi! I’m Lilly! I have been on off on this sub Reddit for a bit! I have a question for every creature. So, I am confused. So to start, I can’t tell if I’m being too strict abt the identity thing or if it’s voluntary. I identify as a canine, I feel comfortable saying dog specifically. Growing up I always liked being an animal or some type of hybrid human mythical being as well. I always felt like smth was missing on my body and was dissatisfied. I felt like the forest was my natural home still do. I never didn’t identify as a human though or animal I just hated being human! Now I feel BETTER being a canine! I feel clearer and my heart lifted! I like being an animal. I just am worried….is-this me choosing to identify as a canine now? Even though it feels like me more? It’s not all the time I go through phases whether it be in the community or if I have an experienced of seeing a canine or nice forest. I’m like half human half canine or smth? Is this otherlink? I can’t identify as any other animal just right though. Maybe a cat but like an otter or smth? It doesn’t feel familiar to me or the same.

Hi! I’m Lilly! I have been on off on this sub Reddit for a bit! I have a question for every creature. So, I am confused. So to start, I can’t tell if I’m being too strict abt the identity thing or if it’s voluntary. I identify as a canine, I feel comfortable saying dog specifically. Growing up I always liked being an animal or some type of hybrid human mythical being as well. I always felt like smth was missing on my body and was dissatisfied. I felt like the forest was my natural home still do. I never didn’t identify as a human though or animal I just hated being human! Now I feel BETTER being a canine! I feel clearer and my heart lifted! I like being an animal. I just am worried….is-this me choosing to identify as a canine now? Even though it feels like me more? It’s not all the time I go through phases whether it be in the community or if I have an experienced of seeing a canine or nice forest. I’m like half human half canine or smth? Is this otherlink? I can’t identify as any other animal just right though. Maybe a cat but like an otter or smth? It doesn’t feel familiar to me or the same.