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My experience with The Wave
The Wave has been really intense lately. Some days it is manageable, but other days I cannot think about anything else but my desired state. Does anyone have good coping mechanisms?
How do you cope with the desire to be paralyzed?
I have struggled with the urge to be paralyzed (wheelchair identity disorder) for years. I thought I was the only one. What are some safe coping strategies for dealing with "The Wave"?
Is pretending to be disabled offensive?
This is a common and understandable question. In the BID community, "simming" (simulating) is often used as a coping mechanism to temporarily relieve the intense dysphoria (often called "The Wave"). Most people with BID are deeply respectful of the disabled community and do not s...
How do you cope with the desire to be paralyzed?
You are definitely not alone. Many people experience the desire for spinal cord injury (SCI) or paralysis. Coping strategies vary from person to person. Some find relief in "simming" (using a wheelchair in private), engaging with supportive communities like this one to break the isolation,...