let me get this out of they way real quick.... a re-quote from a sticky i like lol

ShadyHowl wrote:

I think it would be beneficial for us to have a thread which new members or young people can refer to which debunks their supposed 'symptoms' of lycanthropy and offers alternative, more sensible explanations for experiencing what they consider to be weird phenomena. Auto-stop's thread is a good example of why we need such a resource and I thought it might be a collaborative effort.

So, if we start by listing common 'symptoms' that people mention, perhaps we can have a collaborative debunking of each one and slowly build a resource, much like the FAQ.

1. Craving for raw meat or rare/steak - may indicate a bodily craving for protein or iron, not an animal spirit.
2. Growing hair in unusual places - is surprisingly common - so-called human 'werewolves' may suffer from hypertrochosis, where thick hair grows all over the body. It is not, however, a sign of therianthropy or lycanthropy.
3. Getting angry quickly/losing temper over nothing - A sign that you may be undergoing anything from excessive stress to hormonal changes or may simply have a short fuse. If you find this to be a problem seek anger management courses rather than self-diagnosing as a werewolf.
4. Being athletic and enjoying running/fighting/other sports - Exercise releases endorphins which can be addictive. Loving to run is no more a sign of being a werewolf than enjoying a sugary beverage; which also releases 'feel-good' brain chemicals.
5. Being a 'loner' and being called 'weird' - is perfectly normal for teenagers whatever their background or interests. It has nothing to do with lycanthropy.
6. Loving animals and having a literal 'animal magnetism' - Dogs, cats and other domesticated animals gravitate to you because they've learned being friendly with people gets them food; not because you're imbued with magical powers.
7. Having a good sense of smell - Is indicative that you have a good sense of smell; not that you are a lycanthrope.
8. Not liking large bodies of water/crucifixes/silver - Phobias are common psychological phenomena which can be dealt with by a psychiatrist or counsellor.
9. Howling and growling, in public or private - Is normal; people have used animal noises to communicate for centuries and, while a little out of the ordinary, it is by no means an indication of therianthropy/lycanthropy.
10. Liking nature, woodland, open spaces, etc. - Is normal - they are peaceful and serene places and often trigger a lessening of stress hormones like cortisol.

You can either list more or extrapolate on my ones, up to you.

Happy Debunking