Originally posted by fm93
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I can see the parallels, but 1) if they're aware that they're not physically animals, then they by definition aren't delusional either,
and 2) it seems to me that it's entirely possible for a brain chemistry issue in development to produce in some biological males a brain that's "wired" more similarly to a female brain, whereas it doesn't seem possible for a human being's brain to actually be wired as an animal's brain.
I thought BDD was more of a form of OCD, rather than an identity issue.
Something as simple as a name seems like it would be giving affirmation and encouragement that they're ultimately respected and loved as human beings.
Hmm...but:
1) On a personal level, how would you respond if after several decades of psychological treatment, the feelings and thoughts still showed no signs of disappearing?
1) On a personal level, how would you respond if after several decades of psychological treatment, the feelings and thoughts still showed no signs of disappearing?
You know...this question keeps coming up in these threads, and it kinda blows me away. I mean... is that really your thought process? That we should shrug, and tell them we give up on them? And you're telling ME what's loving and respectful? There's nothing respectful or loving about giving the suicidal person the gun, or allowing your friend to cut off his own limbs, or to surgically remove his penis, and get breast implants.
How did our world get so dark so fast? Man. It's sad.
2) What evidence do you have that this is a spiritual problem? What do you mean by "spiritual problem?"
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