I'm having a difficult time with my Awakening. What can I do about it? Does everyone have such a hard time?

For some Otherkin, Awakening is a very gradual process and doesn't cause any shock, while for some, Awakening can happen very quickly and be very alarming. Most are probably in between somewhere.

The first thing you can do is educate yourself by looking at this FAQ and checking out the resources listed at the end of the FAQ. After that, you're probably better off seeking a Newly-Awakened-Otherkin email list or contacting Otherkin in your area and getting some friendly support and advice. If you're having a hard time, you're certainly not alone.

If you're questioning your sanity, that's a normal part of Awakening. Our society tells people that elves, faeries, angels, dragons and whatnot don't exist, so realizing you *are* one is bound to cause some consternation. Flashes of sudden, new intuition, precognitive dreams (or waking visions), and so on, may cause some disorientation, but they are not out of the ordinary for an Awakening otherkin. (For more on dealing with that, see the section on {{Doubt and Disbelief}}.