by Sean - 30 June 2008
Someone pointed me to a YouTube video that appeared recently. It seems to be an extract of an actual documentary, though it’s not one I’ve seen. It is interesting that Dr. Robert Smith is in there, doing a follow-up on one of the people he’s provided an amputation for. Or that is what it looks like anyway. In the short segment (~2 mins), the amputee is asked if he has any regrets, and he says that being an amputee is all that he’s ever wanted and he’s happy.
BIID amputee says he’s happy. continues »
by Sean - 13 June 2008
I have been exchanging emails with a psychologist about Body Integrity Identity Disorder. This person is not in clinical duties, but rather does research, and is working closely with a team of neurologists who are trying to understand BIID. I’m continuing discussion because it is of the utmost importance we get a better understanding of what BIID is. But I have been having a strange vibe that was telling me "something’s not quite right". I did not know what until someone else who has been speaking to them told me about a discussion they had with their therapist, and that therapist’s comment about normalcy and happiness.
Body Integrity Identity Disorder, the battle between Normal and Happy continues »