The Human Mind and Therianthropy

The Human Mind and Therianthropy
By Zalvixar

NOTE: DO NOT TAKE THIS SERIOUSLY, PLEASE. THIS IS ONLY A THEORY. ALSO THIS IS NOT THE FINISHED PRODUCT.

Therianthropy can look like many things. For some, It may be a sign of mental illness or a disordered mind. For others, it is something to point at and laugh about. For many, It is an excuse to morph into the most degenerate, hateful version of themselves. But what is it, Really? And could it be a sign of a deeper cause within the roots of Human Society?
To understand Therianthropy, One must understand not all therians, and most of them are not, Lycanthropes. Lycanthropy is a delusion disorder and is very rare. So why are so many humans identifying with animals?

Coping mechanisms in Dissociation

It is with potential that most Therians experience dissociation, especially in the form of “Shifts”. Now, this does not mean that they have a dissociative disorder. Dissociation can be caused by a variety of things, such as stress, to name one. People do not have to have a dissociative disorder to experience dissociation. And while DID, OSDD-1a and OSDD-1b could be potential explanations in the form of Feral Alters, or Animal Alters, This is NOT the only possible explanation as many therians are NOT and do not suspect they are systems.

Childhood Dehumanization and Alienation

Many things can cause children to alienate others. Neurodivergence, to name one. When children are alienated from their peers, especially from a young age, They may or may not attach themselves to another figure. In some cases, these figures are animals, which often symbol loyalty, bravery, or some other positive sense of self.

Zalvixar, I like the way you write, so I hope you continue to write your thoughts down! Why do you feel that we don't have to take you seriously? It's written down here for a reason and therefore has to be taken seriously. One note, when I thought of myself as a wolf, as a five-year old, I didn't picture it as an animal that only had positive connotations. In fact, I didn't ascribe any connotations to it, the wolf's an animal like any other. I just happened to be one and that's the end of it. Not a mention of critique, though. The belief among wolf therians that they're loyal just because the physical wolves are is a bit nonsensical, if you ask me. If this were to be the case, mafia members would be prone to being wolf therians because they're loyal to their families. It's not really right to ascribe human traits to animals as in copy them from the one species unto the next with ease. At least I think so. But who am I to claim such a thing?
I do dig what you said regarding the alienation. Something was off in my youth, I didn't get the connections I craved for. Humans weren't my cup of tea. Back in the beginning, it was difficult even to shake hands or greet somebody with a clear voice. Only my own family members and people in it I felt close to were greeted the way you'd expect. I was a very introverted child, afraid of everything new. It took me hours to get into somebody else's home, and feel relaxed in it. Not to mention the pressure from greeting all kinds of strangers and having to talk to them when it was expected to. The family didn't get this of course but they never took my troubles with this into account. Same for shopping or taking public transport by myself. Too many people, too much possible interaction. But yeah, maybe being a wolf did have some advantages as well as disadvantages. Maybe you're right. Lovely post, too.

(2026-10-17 18:30)Lupus Ferox Wrote:  Zalvixar, I like the way you write, so I hope you continue to write your thoughts down! Why do you feel that we don't have to take you seriously? It's written down here for a reason and therefore has to be taken seriously. One note, when I thought of myself as a wolf, as a five-year old, I didn't picture it as an animal that only had positive connotations. In fact, I didn't ascribe any connotations to it, the wolf's an animal like any other. I just happened to be one and that's the end of it. Not a mention of critique, though. The belief among wolf therians that they're loyal just because the physical wolves are is a bit nonsensical, if you ask me. If this were to be the case, mafia members would be prone to being wolf therians because they're loyal to their families. It's not really right to ascribe human traits to animals as in copy them from the one species unto the next with ease. At least I think so. But who am I to claim such a thing?
I do dig what you said regarding the alienation. Something was off in my youth, I didn't get the connections I craved for. Humans weren't my cup of tea. Back in the beginning, it was difficult even to shake hands or greet somebody with a clear voice. Only my own family members and people in it I felt close to were greeted the way you'd expect. I was a very introverted child, afraid of everything new. It took me hours to get into somebody else's home, and feel relaxed in it. Not to mention the pressure from greeting all kinds of strangers and having to talk to them when it was expected to. The family didn't get this of course but they never took my troubles with this into account. Same for shopping or taking public transport by myself. Too many people, too much possible interaction. But yeah, maybe being a wolf did have some advantages as well as disadvantages. Maybe you're right. Lovely post, too.

Thanks for the feedback! I onluy made the connection of loyalty and stuff because that's how most people put it, But you are right!