Disorder of the Day!
K, this journal is now going to be used as a spot where I can post my latest medical/psychological findings. I can't keep these things to myself! They're fascinating.
Psychological Disorder of the Day:
Body Identity Integrity Disorder (BIID) aka "amputee wannabes"
"A bizarre psychological condition in which people fixate on amputating healthy limbs to achieve their ideal body image" -PT.
Symptoms:
-Overwhelming urges to amputate limbs
-Obsessing over people with amputated limbs
-Depression
Treatment:
-Amputation