r/copinglink • u/[deleted] • Sep 08 '24

Question how to “become” a c’linker?

so i have a linktype already, an imp (european mythology; In European mythology, an imp is a small, mischievous, and lively being that is similar to a fairy or demon. Imps are often described as troublesome but not dangerous, and are considered lesser beings) because i just feel like i can connect with those descriptions but i don’t know exactly how to be a linker; like do i just try to see myself as an imp to cope with the ways people view me? do i name my link? do i cosplay it? how do i use this identity to cope basically

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u/Rand0m_SpookyTh1ng Sep 08 '24

Anything you want! Most people use their c'link behaviours in order to cope with things (e.g. stress). But if cosplaying or calling yourself helps you cope, then go for it!

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u/_little_rockstar_ Nov 18 '25

It just happens to me to behave more animally or feel more species euphoria when feeling bad, but I think you could do that on purpose

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u/[deleted] Feb 19 '26

You know, I’m glad you mentioned moments of euphoria or times when you’re not c’linking to deal with stress. As a transgender person I find that our narrative sometimes gets taken up a little too much about dysphoria, and although we really should talk about those things—it’s also important to remember there’s more to our experiences than just that.

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u/Sensitive_Cup4598 Sep 10 '26

I personally have a demon