tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956756870207703825.post8620340745063239394..comments2024-03-27T17:09:03.067-04:00Comments on The Running Laminator: Revealing The Impostor (Part I)The Laminatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17171521739644023071noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956756870207703825.post-71789100921823758462010-02-09T09:42:29.523-05:002010-02-09T09:42:29.523-05:00Thanks for sharing this with us....definately gave...Thanks for sharing this with us....definately gave me alot of food for thought for today. It's so sad that SKINNY is the perfect in our society. And for what? Honestly my husband would be happy if I gained some weight! I think it's other women/girls that make us feel that we need to strive for this crazy ideal, which isn't so ideal in my eyes. I'm sure this girl was not purposesly trying to decieve you...she might not even realize she has a problem.....Mile Posts by Dorothy Bealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11299263953656987051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956756870207703825.post-27006677874307913472010-02-08T20:16:08.273-05:002010-02-08T20:16:08.273-05:00Ummm Lam, did you just call me an older folk? Don...Ummm Lam, did you just call me an older folk? Don't you make me come to New York and prove you wrong!!! I am only a few years older than you...right??? Ha ha, I got a good laugh out of that one:) I hope your week goes well. Keep smiling:)Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01016242849142019105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956756870207703825.post-56107192589812837882010-02-07T22:40:54.064-05:002010-02-07T22:40:54.064-05:00Lam, please do not question yourself as a result o...Lam, please do not question yourself as a result of this. The fact that you wrote this post proves how wonderful and caring a doc you really are.<br /><br />As everyone else said, these kids are absolute pros at hiding this stuff. I've never really talked about this on my blog, but I was Brenda in high school and throughout much of college. I don't think ANYONE--not even my parents--knew (or at least weren't willing to admit) how sick I really was until I finally came clean to my basketball coach. Confessing I had an issue was by far the most difficult thing I've done in my life. So please do not feel discouraged that you "missed" the diagnosis. You are an incredible doctor . . . no doubt in my mind. <br /><br />And hey, not so shabby with those Yassos either, are ya? :)Irish Creamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17548744329403082452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956756870207703825.post-14289311723901767952010-02-07T21:00:47.061-05:002010-02-07T21:00:47.061-05:00Hi Lam,
I just wanted to let you know that I rente...Hi Lam,<br />I just wanted to let you know that I rented the entire first season of Glee. I had seen the previews on TV but with our crazy schedule there simply is not enough time for TV. I remember that you mentioned it in one of your posts and thought, well if Lam liked it I probably will too! News flash....I loved it and I am addicted:) What a great show! My daughter loves it and my husband thought it was good too!! I really enjoyed the music productions, I loved the humor and the drama:) Thanks for the heads up!! I hope that you had a great weekend:)Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01016242849142019105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956756870207703825.post-90355762686646345042010-02-07T16:20:49.423-05:002010-02-07T16:20:49.423-05:00It truly is amazing how people can hide eating dis...It truly is amazing how people can hide eating disorders. I played with two girls who had disorders and I never even knew until they came out and told me. Girl athletes are so much likelier to have eating disorders which I really didn't know. I think all girls in athletics have dealt with eating problems and body image issues. There sometimes is just too much pressure put on to be faster and better and skinner. i think some girls think that by being skinner they can be faster and better.Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01210098462417950977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956756870207703825.post-26888122590828530162010-02-05T13:47:35.424-05:002010-02-05T13:47:35.424-05:00That poor girl. Thank goodness her teacher caught ...That poor girl. Thank goodness her teacher caught her so she can get some help.Midwesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09037402608009195098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956756870207703825.post-46587661372334839462010-02-05T10:21:28.741-05:002010-02-05T10:21:28.741-05:00Keep up the good work Lam. We/people need eachothe...Keep up the good work Lam. We/people need eachother. Now do something for yourself. <br /><br />Come to Japan and run a fast race. I promise to pace you to whatever time you want.<br /><br />http://samurairunning.comSamurai Runninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12295160713705142193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956756870207703825.post-70228480960892353852010-02-04T22:02:01.830-05:002010-02-04T22:02:01.830-05:00You must be an expert on periods. Anyone who talk...You must be an expert on periods. Anyone who talks about them for an hour MUST be an expert. At least in my book. Yeah, yeah, it's your job. I KNOW. <br /><br />And, damn, Yasso's at 2:55; nicely done.carpeviamhttp://www.copiaverborum.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956756870207703825.post-35477250419307538172010-02-04T21:34:29.622-05:002010-02-04T21:34:29.622-05:00I always appreciate your posts and don't alway...I always appreciate your posts and don't always comment, but as a clinical psychologist, I just need to tell you that these girls really do know how to make us all believe that they are doing great. Getting caught is almost always the only way for them to get the help they need. You sound like an amazingly caring doctor...Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08125640729727220332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956756870207703825.post-53092192925109097802010-02-04T17:06:06.219-05:002010-02-04T17:06:06.219-05:00i think a lot of people have things they hide from...i think a lot of people have things they hide from everyone else in their life... some things are worse than others of course, but still it happens. you just don't want to "be different" or don't know how to convey your true self/feelings.<br /><br />don't feel too bad for missing it - at least it surfaced! i hope you can find a way to break through and truly communicate with her and help her.Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17720800873803974929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956756870207703825.post-64407261098158205352010-02-04T16:08:51.398-05:002010-02-04T16:08:51.398-05:00I was Brenda for most of my high school and part o...I was Brenda for most of my high school and part of my college career. I was a tennis player, dancer, cheerleader, pageant girl who got straight As and was never in trouble. Even though I was 5'9" & weight 115 pounds, I thought I was obese. I turned to bulemia and then later anorexia when I didn't feel like I was loosing enough weight. <br /><br />It was a scary world inside my head. I was fortunate to find a physician that cared enough to catch the signs and get me some help. I'll forever be greateful for him, as I'm sure Brenda will be to you and the others that help her on her path to recovery.Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00436510260112806720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956756870207703825.post-51394362642759957672010-02-04T14:46:55.947-05:002010-02-04T14:46:55.947-05:00Excellent post. People with ED are the BEST at hi...Excellent post. People with ED are the BEST at hiding who they are...It's a family dysfunction, so look to the mother...this will give you real answers. <br /><br />There are many diagnostic tests that don't look like ED tests...so you too (or the test) can be an *imposter*. <br /><br />It's most excelletnMs. V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08714984422389618597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956756870207703825.post-25737946610239658752010-02-04T13:08:57.016-05:002010-02-04T13:08:57.016-05:00Great post. Eating disorders are really hard to tr...Great post. Eating disorders are really hard to track down and diagnose as you know-- I definitely had a period of disordered eating and NO ONE knew. Not my roommates, not my family-- you're right, it's all about hte pressure to be perfect. <br /><br />I am so glad that stories like this still have the ability to cause you to think-- means you haven't stopped caring!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956756870207703825.post-23291224194259599802010-02-04T11:54:36.513-05:002010-02-04T11:54:36.513-05:00That's a crazy story and I was all around in a...That's a crazy story and I was all around in awe... but-- is it bad that when I read "2:55 yasso" I damn near jumped out of my chair. That's awesome... I have a hard time doing 3:20's!Stephanie Estridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16138752457804017361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956756870207703825.post-26710063286769945952010-02-04T11:47:02.346-05:002010-02-04T11:47:02.346-05:00Great post. And don't beat yourself up about ...Great post. And don't beat yourself up about it...she sounds a lot like I was in high school and I lied and lied and lied my way through doctors appointments. I knew exactly what to say and how to act (and to drink lots and lots of water before a weigh in...) It really took someone (my coach in my case) who saw me day in and day out to crack me...<br /><br />But, honestly, what is important is that you care about what happens to her. I wish that I had more people like that in my life back then...penhttp://www.penatpeace.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956756870207703825.post-36420620275006747632010-02-04T11:04:56.993-05:002010-02-04T11:04:56.993-05:00I've only read a few of your posts, but it'...I've only read a few of your posts, but it's evident that you're a great, caring doctor. Best of luck with this case.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14704496460400652851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956756870207703825.post-51577124366216309482010-02-04T10:45:19.762-05:002010-02-04T10:45:19.762-05:00Hi Lam,
Great post and it takes me back to my own ...Hi Lam,<br />Great post and it takes me back to my own senior high school year. I was a cheerleader and ran track. I was also under so much pressure to be perfect. I ended up wanting to look skinny and beautiful...so I just stopped eating. I lost seven pounds in one week. I went to a basketball game and ended up fainting. I never went and talked to anyone about it. A light came on in my head after I fainted! I was like "What and the hell am I doing, this is so stupid!" Thankfully that was my last attempt to starve myself for the perfect image! Todays teenage girls have so much stress and are under so much pressure. I see it with my own daughter and I am doing my best to make sure she knows that I think she is beautiful and loved! You will handle this one like a pro...I have faith in you Lam:) I hope that you have a wonderful day!Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01016242849142019105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956756870207703825.post-3789486337937901592010-02-04T10:36:15.046-05:002010-02-04T10:36:15.046-05:00what a shocking story. unfortunately it's prob...what a shocking story. unfortunately it's probably too common. i think that anyone with as big a secret as an eating disorder is good at hiding it especially if that's coupled with the pressure of maintaining a "perfect life".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956756870207703825.post-23160532583149981482010-02-04T09:53:08.695-05:002010-02-04T09:53:08.695-05:00I think you are right on with this. At least that&...I think you are right on with this. At least that's how it was for me. I had it all together on the outside, great grades, involved in all the activities, great friends. It looked perfect. But the pressure was too much. And once something happened that I couldn't handle on my own I was unable to ask for help. Asking for help meant admitting I didn't have it all together. It meant disappointing my parents, who thought I was the perfect kid. That's when my usual girl hangups about body turned into bulemia and then later anorexia. I wish I had a doctor that cared the way you do because an eating disorder is very lonely.Trophy Wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07810054394176074460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956756870207703825.post-39858831097071681462010-02-04T09:45:04.302-05:002010-02-04T09:45:04.302-05:00Wow. That is so crazy. I'm sure anyone with an...Wow. That is so crazy. I'm sure anyone with an eating distorter has figured out a way to hide it from everyone, but I understand your shock. Its always so crazy to find out people you think have everything together really don't.Jocelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03832470043088076873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956756870207703825.post-78437924737194896432010-02-04T09:36:22.096-05:002010-02-04T09:36:22.096-05:00I work in Youth Ministry... we see this all of the...I work in Youth Ministry... we see this all of the time... and parents, schools, and friends have no idea.<br /><br />Stick with her though... she needs you!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07897053755749839079noreply@blogger.com