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Can you be cladotherian and polytherian?

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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.

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Can I be 2 groups of of animals (example: canine and feline?)

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

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Can I be a Therian and a Christian? Is there like a non-spiritual way to be a Therian because I know I am one but am wanting to research Christianity and such.

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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.

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Do I have to believe in witchcraft to be a Therian? And can I be a Therian and a Christian at the same time?

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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.

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Is it ever too late to uncover who I am?

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

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As a Therian do I have the right to laugh at the picture?

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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!

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Is therianthropy difficult to go through (new Therian here :) )

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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.

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Most of my friends identify as Therians. I feel so too but I can't decide because I have not had a shift yet. I feel connected to a raccoon but I am not sure. It's messing my brain up.

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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.

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Can a spirit animal and Therian overlap?

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

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I have had a phantom shift, and maybe a disassociation shift. I feel very connected to the forest. I feel like myself when I do quads, and tried on gear. Does this mean that I might be a Therian?

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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.

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I have species dysphoria, slight fandom shifts I feel safe/more welcomed in an animal habitat and I feel like myself when I dress like an animal. Could I be a Therian?

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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.

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I told my Mother I was a Therian (wolf) and my mother responded with "Stupid people" because I was explaining how we like to become our animal and walk on 4 legs, and now I don't know how to respond!

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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!

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Is it bad to express yourself at school?

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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.

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This helped! But I still don't know if I am a Therian :( I do feel like I have tails and ears sometimes but it's minor. And I do enjoy pouncing and jumping. Can you help? (Maybe a cat or fox?)

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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.

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I'm a cat Therian. I've awoken 2 months ago. I live in a city without a forest nearby. How can I be myself?

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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.

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I don’t have shifts, but I love the forest and I always wonder what it would be like to be a bear, and when I imagine being one I find peace. Is that being Otherhearted, or is it being a Therian?

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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.

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I get super happy when I wear tail and paws, it feels like home. I have always related to squirrels, and I have drawn myself as human-squirrel, and it feels me. I get urges to climb. Am I a therian?

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

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So if you really really feel connected to an animal, like for example, black cats, does that mean you are a Therian?

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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.

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If you don't remember your past life, are you still a Therian?

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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.

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I feel like I'm a sea lion in a person's body, why?

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

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So recently I've discovered that throughout my life I have had very cat-like personality traits and behavior. I don't experience shifts or dysphoria but I seem happier when I climb and stuff. Am I a Therian?

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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.

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Anytime I run on all fours I feel happy, like myself, I feel truly like myself when I put a animal mask on, and sometimes I’ll show different animal behavior like being very playful + loyal like a dog.

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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?

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I love to pretend to be a cat, like 24/7, and I pretend that I have a tail and ears on me like an irregularity. Am I a Therian?

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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!!!

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I run around on all fours and sometimes like to bark and mew to cats and dogs. Am I a Therian? Also where would I go to be sure?

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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!

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i am unsure about my Theriotype. I love running and stuff, but also lazing around at home and love being in the forest. I feel like myself wearing ears and a long tail. any ideas?

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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*".

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I've been wondering if I'm a Therian would it be right if I try out some gear to see if it feels right before I'm 100% sure?

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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.

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I don't feel any claws or tails, but I do kinda spiritually feel like a cat. Am I still a therian?

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

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Can you be a Therian as a 8 year old?

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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.

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Can I be a therian if I am the natural predator to my pet(s)?

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

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Not a question, furries being zoos and using their fursuits as erotic stuff is a stereotype, furries hate that kinda stuff actually.

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

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