Talking about Body Integrity Identity Disorder - Just another disability!
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by Sean - 6 April 2009
Over the years, I’ve been told I by various people that I was sick and needed help . Generally not in a very friendly tone. I always find it frustrating because there really isn’t any help available. Last week, I received another such note sent through my contact form.
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by Sophie - 4 April 2009
I was woken up this morning at around 9:15 am to my mother standing in my doorway with the phone and the instructions "sound awake and chirpy, it’s a lady on the phone!" Turned out it was my new psychiatrist and I’d forgotten about my appointment today. My excuse (and I think a valid one) is that I’ve been sick all week with a cold and only managed to get anywhere near close to a full night’s sleep (knocked out cold sleep) last night. I also tend to turn into a grumpy mess when I’m sick.
Today Was A Good Day continues »
by Jerry - 7 February 2009
In a Yahoo! Group recently was a most wonderful post about telling one’s spouse. I reproduce it here as I think it’s good to consider. Sean
Coming Out To Your Spouse About BIID continues »
by Sean - 26 November 2008
Yes, the answer to BIID is to study Zen Buddhism, or so "my" psychiatrist told me recently. Now, this is the guy I had a bad vibe about, as I described to you guys not so long ago. I saw him once. Several weeks ago. He was supposed to get back to me about meeting with his colleagues. He didn’t. Then, he rings me at home one evening.
The answer to BIID is Zen Buddhism! continues »
by Sean - 14 October 2008
When I met with that new psychiatrist the other day, he said that one of his patient told him he had surprised himself singing, and that it was a good sign that he was getting better. I’ve been singing too.
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