Talking about Body Integrity Identity Disorder - Just another disability!
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Transabled.org is an outlet for those of us who are transabled. The main focus is strongly on my thoughts about being transabled, wheelchairs, wannabes, disability, body identity integrity disorder (BIID) and related topics. Initially, it was merely a blog of sorts, before blogs even existed as such. Now, we have other people sharing their experiences, discussing their use of wheelchairs, of "pretending", of being who they are.
So you'll ask: "That 'thing', transabled, just exactly what is it?". It is hard to define in just a few words, the best way to learn is by going through the site, but in a nutshell, someone who is transabled "wants" to be disabled.
But it is not so much a "want" as much as a "need". Our "desire" is more a reflection of the fact that our self-image is that of a paraplegic (or amputee, or blind, or any number of other disabilities) than that of an able bodied man or woman.
The dichotomy between what our psyche tells us and what our body tells us is ripping us apart.
I well remember the first time I discovered I wasn't the only one feeling this way. I had a long discussion that evening with Sue, who told me about her desire to be paralysed. From there, I started looking around the 'net for more information about wheelchairs, wannabes (this is what most people call transabled). At the time, there was next to nothing. But it was enough to make me realise I was not the only one. That I was not sick in the head.
I only hope to repay the favour, and that a few people will find solace in knowing they are not alone.
You may think this pretty weird, obscene, even. But before you get upset about how we feel, I beg you to keep an open mind and read more about it. Explore the site, learn a little bit more. I always welcome an intelligent discussion about it, whether we agree or not.
And if you don't find it in you to be open minded, please move on.
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by Sean - 2 September 2010
Someone was telling me a bit about their history with BIID. They admitted trying to injure themselves - trying to become paraplegic. But it didn’t work. And at the hospital, they told the doctors and nurses that it was a suicide attempt.
Suicide is Better continues »
by Chloe - 29 August 2010
Once upon a time, in a galaxy far away, Chloe used to experience enormous psychological stress when seeing a physician. Now, at her ninth GP visit in a wheelchair, she finds it both relaxing and entertaining.
GP Visit Number Nine continues »
by Elisabeth - 28 August 2010
"Stinky feet or the hazards of walking" could be a title of this post. See, I didn’t inherit only my father’s looks and his extreme idleness. I inherited his stinky feet as well, I am afraid. I have not much problem with the first two but the last one - it does bother me greatly.
Stinky Feet continues »
by Sean - 27 August 2010
Shame and guilt. Guilt and shame. These are emotions most, if not all, people who have BIID have experienced. Because of the BIID. I am glad to say that I don’t experience shame or guilt because of my BIID, not anymore. But I used to. And these emotions are strong, negative and destructive.
Guilt, Shame, BIID continues »
by Sophie - 26 August 2010
Life has been good for me, my BIID is still as low as it could be without actually getting rid of it and I can only attribute that to God. With the other issues I’ve dealt with I’ve become more and more confident in talking to people about things I’m passionate about.
Being Sane but Living in Insanity continues »© transabled.org - 1994-2010 - All Rights Reserved.