I had no idea what "category" to place this under-I hope I chose the most appropriate one. Feel free to contact me via email if not comfortable responding publicly. I'm not here to judge-just seeking information as I have found few "personal accounts" online or otherwise.
2006-08-27 12:27:29 · 7 answers · asked by weasel_sponge 3 in Health ➔ Mental Health
I appreciate the (real) answers thus far-but perhaps my question wasn't clear enough. I know what this "disorder" is already-although I do thank those of you who actually took the time to look it up. At least I've made some more people aware of it! Also, I do not suffer from BIID-so no need to worry. Anyway, what I want to know is if there are any people reading this that understand it personally, when did they become aware that they were "like this", (at what age) or when did they realize that they were not the only ones.
Again, thanks to those who took the time to look into it.
2006-09-02 12:29:25 · update #1
This disorder has had several different names in the past. It was originally described as "Apotemnophilia" in 1977. For a short time, it was termed Amputee Identity Disorder (AID). The most appropriate name, as determined by psychiatrists working in the field and currently using, is Body Integrity Identity Disorder, or BIID.
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”. 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.
2006-09-03 15:53:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I have never heard of this. People want an elective amputation. That's so different.
This disorder has had several different names in the past. It was originally described as "Apotemnophilia" in 1977. For a short time, it was termed Amputee Identity Disorder (AID) and Furth and Smith wrote the only book that exists on the subject to date: "Amputee Identity Disorder: Information, Questions, Answers and Recommendations About Self Demand Amputation". The most appropriate name, as determined by psychiatrists working in the field, is Body Integrity Identity Disorder, or BIID
2006-08-28 20:32:15 · answer #2 · answered by researchtissue 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It does exhist...though rare..and most people do NOT recognize it at all..unless they have been told by loved ones. and even then they will call them liars..and not believe it..but when you are being told that your behavior is that of two or three different people and you cannot accept it or want to get help...then it can get dangerous.
2006-09-04 07:58:43 · answer #3 · answered by MotherKittyKat 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I just saw a show on TV about this disorder. One person got put on medication and this disorder "went away" and he did not amputate anything. Get help and fast!!!!! Good Luck.
2006-09-02 18:02:32 · answer #4 · answered by PROUDJEW 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
wow, no, and i really must say ive never heard of this until just now. wow
2006-08-31 21:04:43 · answer #5 · answered by mysticalflyingsquirrel 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
NO IDEA DEAR
2006-09-04 09:03:30 · answer #6 · answered by SAM 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
NOOOO WANNNA BE....
2006-09-01 01:21:19 · answer #7 · answered by flowerspirit2000 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋