Category Archives: Disorders

The Loss of Sadness

Posted on November 21, 2007 by Sister Wolf

The Loss of Sadness: What a uniquely poignant phrase. A new book with that title examines ‘How psychiatry transformed normal sorrow into depressive disorder.’ Normal sorrow seems like a hard thing to quantify. Remember how Freud hoped to transform hysterical … Continue reading →

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Meet Madhu Kishwar

Posted on November 8, 2007 by Sister Wolf

I have been thinking about Lakshmi, the Indian toddler with eight limbs who just underwent surgery to make her look normal. I thought she looked kind of beautiful, like a Shiva or an octopus. But I don’t want to be … Continue reading →

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The Scourge That Is Daily Candy

Posted on November 7, 2007 by Sister Wolf

I have finally managed to cancel my e-mail sibscription to Daily Candy. I have wanted to do this for months, but something stopped me. Maybe it was the futile hope that one of their incessant bulletins would be useful to … Continue reading →

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IV Drip Girl

Posted on November 3, 2007 by Sister Wolf

Remember Starving Girl from Shopbop? This model from Active Endeavors is even more close to death, I think. I would like to see her on an IV Drip, as soon as possible. Eat, IV Drip Girl, before it’s too late!

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Surgery And Ethics And More

Posted on October 22, 2007 by Sister Wolf

I’ve complained here and elsewhere about the surgical mutilation of disabled minors. I’ve also shared my preoccupation with conjoined twins. Now, I urge you to take a look at a thought-provoking blog where these subjects are addressed with remarkable compassion … Continue reading →

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Those Krazy Kardashians

Posted on October 14, 2007 by Sister Wolf

I don’t think I have it in me to watch Kim Kardashian’s new ‘Reality Series’ tonight, but I looked at a clip and here’s what it’s about. Kim and her Giantess sister argue about a dress. Kim’s boobs are threatening … Continue reading →

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Restless Leg Syndrome: The Hidden Benefits!

Posted on August 13, 2007 by Sister Wolf

Restless Leg Syndrome is a fun disorder to begin with, but now it’s even more fun. The hot new medication for RLS is a drug called Mirapex, which has a cute little TV commercial showing some legs that end up … Continue reading →

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Man With Almost No Brain (Not Bush)

Posted on July 25, 2007 by Sister Wolf

The news story about the guy with ‘almost no brain’ made me think of our president, obviously. Then, I was thrilled to learn the name of this rare condition: Dandy Walker complex. Is this too cute to be real?!   I’m … Continue reading →

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Body Modification: I Say No No No

Posted on July 15, 2007 by Sister Wolf

My friend Dr. Larue sent me this story about a pair of twins who’ve taken body modification to a new level. I am hoping that this is a hoax, but you can decide for yourself.

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Reverdy and Rozerem

Posted on June 30, 2007 by Sister Wolf

Listening to ‘Bookworm,’ a weekly radio program hosted by Michael Silverblatt, I discovered the French poet   Pierre Reverdy. He is known as a Surrealist, but his poems seem very straightforward to my untrained ears. They are morbid, dismal, creepy, and … Continue reading →

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