Talking about Body Integrity Identity Disorder - Just another disability!
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by Sean - 10 June 2009
Folks, Dr. First informs me that we are only 9 participants short of the goal set of 50 participants to his follow-up study on BIID. I know many of you have already participated, and I thank you for that. Those of you who have not yet contacted him to participate really should do so!
Last Push for BIID Study! continues »
by Cath - 3 May 2009
When I was growing up in the England of the late seventies I had some experiences which made me become sharply aware of the potency of names. First of all, I was a pupil at a rural school which was totally dominated by white, middle class children and I can remember clearly the single child of Afro-Caribbean descent who attended. She got bullied and called a ‘nigger’ and when this culminated in the word being sprayed on a classroom wall the culprits were summarily expelled, although I was never quite certain whether this was for the racism or the graffiti. The unfortunate victim left soon after and I don’t blame her.
Would BIID By Any Other Name Smell As Sweet? continues »
by Sean - 25 April 2009
After a rather long wait for an appointment with a psychiatrist, I finally saw someone last week. There were in fact two someones in the meeting, a psychiatrist and a psychologist. End result: Two suggestions - therapy and medication.
BIID, Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Therapy, and Medication continues »
by Sean - 11 April 2009
My name is Sean, and I have Body Integrity Identity Disorder (BIID). It’s a shite of a thing. There are many negative emotions related to having BIID. Most people who have BIID have, at one point or another, felt guilt and shame. Many have ongoing shame and guilty feelings. And these negative emotions are a major part of the reason most of us suffer.
BIID, Guilt, Shame, And The Whole Damn Lot continues »
by Gordo - 5 April 2009
For those who have read my previous posts, you’ll remember that this was my first-ever school year as a "disabled" student. In so many ways, it has been a very liberating experience. But after everything, I will end up with nothing.
Nobody Would Miss Me, And I’ve Got No One To Miss continues »© transabled.org - 1994-2009 - All Rights Reserved.