Talking about Body Integrity Identity Disorder – Just another disability!
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by Chloe - 2 February 2012
Sean’s recent post about the possibility of getting more public exposure for BIID reminded me that I’d like to get some serious feedback about my appearance on the National Geographic channel before I commit to any future ventures along these lines. However, I’ll start by offering a little of my own commentary.
National Geographic Feedback continues »
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 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 Chloe - 11 December 2011
I felt I needed a fresh approach for my annual intersex talk to undergraduates, in the department of psychology, in order to keep things interesting both for myself and for the audience.
Ability Variant continues »
by Chloe - 27 November 2011
I recently stated on The Wheelchair Zone that I do not desire to be rid of my BIID, nor do I see it as a disorder. Elisabeth commented in the same thread, implying that I am in the minority with this viewpoint. This gave me much food for thought in terms of figuring out why I think the way I do in these matters.
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