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 Chloe - 19 January 2012
Being a wheelchair user has provided many advantages that I did not foresee ahead of time. One of these is that it is a conversation starter. Since I enjoy talking with strangers this is a good thing. However, on occasion the nature of the conversation in relation to the wheelchair strikes me as a little odd.
Assumptions continues »
by Sean - 18 January 2012
For a variety of reasons, I’ve been walking and standing a lot over the last several weeks. I won’t discuss those reasons here, but rather mention the impact that it is having on me. In short – it is exacerbating depression.
Another Post About BIID and Depression continues »
by Chloe - 17 January 2012
I entered a major depressive episode on December 3rd 2011. I woke up in the morning and knew it immediately; the feelings are all too familiar. It was clear that I needed to go back on prozac at 60 mg per day without delay. What was not clear was that this had anything at all to do with BIID. It didn’t seem like it. It was not until I was skiing exactly a month later that the realisation hit me all of a sudden.
Using BIID to Treat Depression continues »
by Sean - 13 January 2012
Came across an interesting blog post by Clare Flourish. She discusses her transition and her perception of having her “gonads” removed. She mentions BIID.
A Transsexual Mentions BIID on Her Blog continues »
by Xavier - 12 January 2012
Entire generations of people will suffer because of my presence on this planet. They will all voluntarily (or not) sacrifice their limbs to worship my altar. My lord, Darth BIID has commanded me to make it so. Darth Vader cut off the arm of his only son and my master will not be outdone. I will force all of my slaves to sacrifice the limbs of their firstborn to me. For every limb, the dark side grows more powerful.
I am a Sith Lord continues »© transabled.org - 1994-2012 - All Rights Reserved.