by Sean - 4 August 2009
After many tribulations, I finally had a "real" appointment at the local community mental health clinic. It was a bit of an assessment, and making sure we’re on the same page. I met with a psychotherapist whom I had already met with before, and a social worker who has trained as a psychotherapist. The encounter was mostly good, and somewhat challenging as well.
Engaging On The Path To New Course Of Psychotherapy? continues »
by Sean - 15 May 2009
You have to admire the tenacity of some people. You have to admire the level of denial of these people too. A British soldier with a spinal cord injury recently completed the London Marathon. 13 days after everyone else… He had something to prove. He is raising money for charity, yeah, but he had something to prove.
Against All Odds continues »
by Ada - 14 March 2009
Clearly by the title of this post, some of you will think I’m *also* delusional ;) I may be, but I’ve got this really bizarre condition, and sometimes it makes me do and think some rather odd things :)
I’M CURED! continues »
by Sean - 18 December 2008
I was recently given opportunity to meet up with Dr. Ryan and one of his colleagues, Dr. Tarra Shaw. We met to discuss Body Integrity Identity Disorder. Dr. Ryan recently published a most interesting article, in which one of the point he makes is that elective amputation surgery might be appropriate in some cases of BIID.
Discussing BIID with Dr. Chris Ryan continues »
by Sean - 12 October 2008
Once, I am asked if I want BIID to be gone. I am asked if I could get rid of BIID, would I do it? It’s a complex question. There are more layers to it than first appears. I already wrote about it nearly two years ago. I’m going to discuss this topic again, with a slightly different take this time.
Take BIID Away, Leave a Gaping Hole continues »