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Does being a therian affect your life?

TherianFox
TherianFox
12/12/25 7:08pm
People are always telling me "Being a therian is bad for your mental health! Get a job, start a real life." And i'm wondering if it actually is.
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Reagan Conley
Reagan Conley
Therian and Furry
01/14/26 9:57pm
Being a therian in ordinary circumstances shouldn't cause any negative impacts on your life. It is literally just identifying as an animal. In fact, it can build a sense of community, make you feel more at home in your body, and at peace with who you are. It can expand who you are and how you go through life, and there's a community of folks that you can connect with.

If you are experiencing negative side effects, that probably isn't your therianthropy, but it may be an underlying condition or mental health condition. It is not bad to identify as an animal as long as you understand the healthy limit of identity.
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Littlewolfie
01/05/26 3:05pm
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