Talking about Body Integrity Identity Disorder – Just another disability!
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by Sophie - 26 December 2008
I’ve talked about it in the past, I have problems with my feet. It started off as flat feet and then it was made a whole lot worse after working in a factery. Now I can’t stand longer than 15 minutes before I feel horrible debilitating pain, I’m on a sickness benefit because it’s affecting my job prospects. I’d have a job easy if I wasn’t having troubles with my feet.
Just Get It Over and Done With continues »
by Sophie - 16 October 2008
I’m at a stage in my life now where I’ve been actively aware of my transabledness for at least two years. I’ve considered talking to a doctor in the past about BIID but I’ve always been too scared thinking he wouldn’t understand and I’d end up going on the defensive trying to justify a problem I don’t understand myself. This blog entry is partly inspired by Sean’s recent attempts with doctors, GPs and Therapists.
I want to talk! continues »
by Peter - 9 October 2008
Continuing Peter’s answers to Sean’s questions, here is something about Peter’s experience dealing with the medical community. The question asked was: "Describe your experience with medical professionals"
Peter’s Experience With the Medical Community continues »
by Sean - 24 September 2008
Not that long ago, a doctor told me that I might not be the best judge of the best treatment path for myself. He implied that my judgement was skewed and that my assessment was wrong, by default. I don’t exclude the possibility that I could be wrong. But at the same time, I reject the idea that "doctors always know best". I believe in the concept of self-determination.
BIID and Self-Determination continues »© transabled.org - 1994-2012 - All Rights Reserved.