Q&A for How to What Is a Therian

Yes! You can be both. I know somebody who is a polytherian and a cladotherian. The only that that matters is if you feel it represents you.

Yes, that is a polytherian. Your theriotypes do not have to be all in the same kind of animal group.

Yes! I am also a christian therian. Therianthropy doesn't affect your religion, and vice versa. And there are spiritual and psychological therians, so you might be a psychological.

You do not have to believe in witchcraft to be a therian. I am also a Christian therian, actually! Therianthropy and religion do not affect each other.

Nope! I was awakened when I was twelve in late February of 2024, but you can be awakened any time!

Yeah, sure, it is pretty funny! It looks like this one kid I know from my school, lol. You can laugh if you want, I'm sure other therians/otherkin wont mind!

Therianthropy can be tough at times when you have species dysphoria. It is also really hard when others do not understand you. It isn't anything that you can change, though.

Not all therians have shifts. Don't be pressured by your friends, you don't need to be a therian just because they are. Look for unexplained animal-like behaviors and feeling like an animal. Try keeping a journal of things that feel like therian related. That might help.

Maybe. Perhaps you can research it! I don't really know but it sounds like a good research question!

Yes! You probably are a therian! This is also a good thing. Be proud! Phantom shifts are the most telltale sign. If you have any more, then you can be completely sure.

That could be signs of therianthropy. What you really need to look for is this: animalistic behaviors, animal like thoughts, connection with an animal, and the things you listed in your question. You need to do a lot or research to find out if you are a therian or not, and it is a personal thing that usually you need to find out for yourself.

Tell her how it's impossible for you not to be what you are and you can't change that so she should just deal with it. You are what you are and you can't change that and neither can anyone else. Be proud of what you are!

No, you might get made fun of though, but you have to know what they say doesn't define who you are! Know yourself and be yourself.

Man Therians don't have as strong of a feeling of having phantom limbs as others do, but feeling it even a little bit is a good sign that you are a Therian. And as for the fact you enjoy pouncing and jumping, that is also a good sign. It is likely you are a Therian, but it is up to you to find your theriotypes.

Some was to express yourself in an area without forests can include doing quadrobics (running on all fours), wearing gear (masks, tails), doing vocals (making animal noises), and playing with hunting toys. It can be nice to take a drive out to go hiking in any natural areas, as well.

That can be either one. Otherhearted identify with an animal, and therians identify as one. Not all alterhumans have shifts, but considering the experiences you listed, it is likely you are a Therian or an other hearted. It does depend on your personal background on which one you are, though.

You sound like a therian! It can be hard to tell sometimes, but I can tell that you are likely a therian!

Therianthropy is much more than just a connection. It includes feeling like that animal, wanting to be that animal, etc. You could be a Therian, but if you only feel a connection and nothing more, that may be a kintype or some other connection.

Not all therians have past lives, and if they did, they may not remember them. Many therians didn't have a past life, and that is entirely normal.

This could mean you are a therian! Try swimming and see if you feel different!

It is likely that you are a Therian. Not all therians experience species dysphoria or shifts. Having cat like behavior may be a sign that you are a Therian, a long with the fact that you enjoy climbing. It really does depend on you and your personal experiences, but there is a good chance you are a Therian.

You could be a dog therian! Try a quiz to be sure! You can also try being in a environment where dogs are! Do you see a change?

Maybe, take a quiz to be sure! There is a quiz on WikiHow! If your not a therian, that's ok! Just pretend your way!!!

Do you get species dysphoria or shifts? If the answer is yes, then you might be a therian! Just doing quads and vocals doesn't make you a therian, unless you do these things on strong urges to do so. Do you feel like an animal in spirit? If so, then you could be one, or an otherkin! Either way, keep being you! Try hanging out in a forest and or creek and feel the area to figure out what theriotypes you are. Also take the quiz on WikiHow!

I am also a therian and your experiences sound similar to mine, I am a grey tabby cat, Canada lynx, and a domesticated canine (not sure what breed). You could very well be a domesticated cat based on the love of being at home and wearing the long tail and ears. Try searching "lazy cat breeds" or other variations on google. As for the running and the love for the forest that is very vague. Try remembering your past experiences and combining the ones you already listed. You could always try searching "animals that *insert your experiences*".

Gear doesn't equal therianthropy. You could try it and see if it feels right, but you still would need to think about your own experiences as well. Sometimes it can take years to fully discover your identity.

Yes. Not every therian gets phantom limbs. Some do, but not everyone does. You are still a therian.

You are a therian your whole life, just people find that out at different ages. So yes, you can be a therian at eight years old.

Yes, if you don't actually hunt them. Killing pets is illegal.

You are right, just some do that and ruin the furries picture making people think all of them do that which is completely wrong.