Can I call myself otherkin without meditating? I know people always suggest that, but what are some other ways of introspection? Personally, I find it extremely difficult to meditate because my mind is always on and thinking, and trying to meditate and slowly push all the feelings out of my mind is very stressful for me.

You absolutely can call yourself otherkin without meditation. Meditation is just a tool that helps some people focus and understand their feelings and identities better.…

(In response to the anon that called you “unhelpful” and said that you were “damaging” certain identities/beliefs) You’ve actually helped me out a /lot/, honestly. I’ve sent in a few asks before and your responses are informal and something I look forward to reading. I’m a more confident individual, and I feel much better about my strange identity/experiences. Thank you!

I’m really glad to hear it, anon 🙂 This is the kind of thing that keeps me going!

I sort of have a problem? I think I’m otherkin, in addition to my fictionkin-ness. There’s these weird weights on my back and tailbone, and my mind keeps saying ‘don’t sit there, you’ll cramp your wings’, or I’ll involuntarily sit in a weird position so I don’t hurt my tail. I’m not sure, though.

It sounds like you have some phantom/astral limbs anon! They may or may not be related to a kintype. (sometimes limbs like these are related…

lizardywizard: To other people, human means having a body with a specific genetic structure. To me, human means having a self image that matches that…