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Mr.Vicchio · Aug 16, 2004, 07:10 pm

What is BIID?
Body Integrity Identity Disorder, or BIID, is a psychological condition in which the individual requests an elective amputation. Individuals with this condition experience the persistent desire to have their body physically match the idealized image they have of themselves. This desire forces individuals to deal with the paradox of losing one or more major limbs (i.e. arm[s] or leg[s]) to become whole. In their minds, “Less is more”.

These individuals are not psychotic. In fact, a diagnosis of psychosis excludes a diagnosis of BIID. BIID has been most commonly compared to Gender Identity Disorder (GID). One common factor is that in both conditions, the individuals relate that their feelings and urges have been present since their pre-adolescent years. The trigger appears to be the sight of an amputee. Many individuals can clearly recall the first amputee they saw resulting in a “recognition” response of their hitherto vague feelings of discomfort. This may be as early in life as age 4 or 5.

Currently, the psychiatric and psychologic communities are working to more clearly define the condition and treatment options. Research in this area is very minimal. As a result, every answer leads to more questions.

http://biid.org/BIID%20Basics.htm#What%20is%20BIID

Dieval · Aug 17, 2004, 07:03 pm

That is just plain weird...I've seen shows that had people like that - they'll cut of their own fingers(and other things)....that's just wrong.

giuliano · Aug 18, 2004, 08:45 am

there's a known fetish for amputees, i heard about that once.

bugsbunny04 · Sep 3, 2004, 10:08 am

Yeah, like Jack in Titanic said he drew a pic of a one legged ho.

Anyhoo, these people have been f***ed in the mind.

Aug 16, 2004, 07:10 pm	#1 (permalink) (top)
Mr.Vicchio Navy Veteran Location: Texas Posts: 6,335	What is BIID? Body Integrity Identity Disorder, or BIID, is a psychological condition in which the individual requests an elective amputation. Individuals with this condition experience the persistent desire to have their body physically match the idealized image they have of themselves. This desire forces individuals to deal with the paradox of losing one or more major limbs (i.e. arm[s] or leg[s]) to become whole. In their minds, “Less is more”. These individuals are not psychotic. In fact, a diagnosis of psychosis excludes a diagnosis of BIID. BIID has been most commonly compared to Gender Identity Disorder (GID). One common factor is that in both conditions, the individuals relate that their feelings and urges have been present since their pre-adolescent years. The trigger appears to be the sight of an amputee. Many individuals can clearly recall the first amputee they saw resulting in a “recognition” response of their hitherto vague feelings of discomfort. This may be as early in life as age 4 or 5. Currently, the psychiatric and psychologic communities are working to more clearly define the condition and treatment options. Research in this area is very minimal. As a result, every answer leads to more questions. http://biid.org/BIID%20Basics.htm#What%20is%20BIID Einstein's "Theory of Relativity" is still being challenged to this day, but by consensus Global Warming is a fact... that's REAL science at work, why didn't Albert just go that route?

Aug 17, 2004, 07:03 pm	#2 (permalink) (top)
Dieval Right of Center Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,763	That is just plain weird...I've seen shows that had people like that - they'll cut of their own fingers(and other things)....that's just wrong. "You have enemies? Good. That means you've stood up for something, sometime in your life." -- Winston Churchill

Aug 18, 2004, 08:45 am	#3 (permalink) (top)
giuliano Tres COOL Location: melbourne australia Posts: 819	there's a known fetish for amputees, i heard about that once. sheik's progressive islam online* *with editorials by bishop

Sep 3, 2004, 10:08 am	#4 (permalink) (top)
bugsbunny04 Untrained Fodder Location: Alabama Posts: 1,354	Yeah, like Jack in Titanic said he drew a pic of a one legged ho. Anyhoo, these people have been f***ed in the mind. Clean toe caps and a filthy mouth! Low morals and high morale!