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Lauren M. Traer, RRT has released her new book, But I'm Not a Bad Person, which details her 20 year battle with physical and mental illness, focusing on eating disorders. Her book stands alone in revealing the deadly correlation between thyroid disease and eating disorders, and is a powerful teaching tool. It provides never-before disclosed insight into the destruction of the mind and body at the hands of these fatal diseases, and the depth of her addiction and obsessive/compulsive behavior.
Her story begins with a childhood diagnosis of Graves' disease. This is very common in women and too often misdiagnosed until the symptoms become quite severe and obvious, as was the case with Traer. Graves disease has been proven to cause mental illness, including anorexia, and is diagnosed by a simple blood test, which too often goes unordered. Traer's case was considered hopeless and terminal after all therapies and hospitalizations failed, and doctors began to refuse to take her on as a new patient.
She reveals how her feelings of shame and self-disgust contributed to her becoming a victim of both date rape and spousal abuse. Her survival has been called a modern-day miracle, and she is devoting her life to promote awareness and clear up misconceptions and stigmas towards eating disorders. She is extremely motivated and driven to market her book because of her own experiences and inappropriate treatment. She has exposed herself to help change and save lives, provide comfort and inspiration, and possibly even find help for herself.
Her story has been featured in many newspaper articles. She has appeared on local and national radio and television programs, and VHS tapes are available. She has contacted the Florida State School System, and also requested endorsement for her proposed program by Governor Bush. She has established contacts with national mental health organizations, magazines, and Christian organizations. She has spoken at two local women's conventions, and to the American Women's Business Association, Retired Nurses of Florida, Parish Nurses Association, and student counseling services at Florida Gulf Coast University. Her book has also been included as a referral for nursing students at Florida Gulf Coast University.
But I'm Not a Bad Person is currently at local bookstores, including Books-A-Million and Christian outlets, through Maggiano and Associates, Amazon.com, and Barnes and Noble.com on the internet. It is also reviewed and featured on The Victory Network on the internet. It has been accepted by Barnes and Noble bookstores nationwide, and will be distributed by Ingram Express. Traer's goal is to mass-market her book to bookstores, churches, and treatment centers.
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