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| ??? | 3/13/2010 | Jurriaan Plesman, Nutritional Psychologist |
Q: I was diagnosed with social anxiety in 2004. In 2005 I stoppped taking my meds. They had me on ...
A: I consider anxiety attacks and panic attacks to be the same. They both seem to be caused by the ...
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| panic disorder | 3/12/2010 | Reed (John Rieger) |
Q: I've always had some sort of panic problem. I think because I'm obsessive compulsive somewhat not ...
A: While we like to apply labels like heredity or DNA to all our maladies, heredity is not the real ...
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| panic disorder | 3/12/2010 | Reed (John Rieger) |
Q: I've always had some sort of panic problem. I think because I'm obsessive compulsive somewhat not ...
A: You state that you have always had some sort of panic problem, so then the current problem is ...
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| anxiety about daughters | 3/11/2010 | Catherine Shreenan, MFT |
Q: I hope you can give me some insight into my problem. I am an educated, professional, spiritual mom ...
A: I am sorry to hear that you have been suffering with anxiety for so long. I would recommend that ...
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| Foot Disorder and Anxiety Attacks | 3/9/2010 | Catherine Shreenan, MFT |
Q: For many years now I have ben experiencing what feels to be a disorder in my right foot. At times ...
A: I have not heard about a foot problem causing anxiety. Again, I would encourage you to seek ...
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| excessive worry only about daughters | 3/7/2010 | Reed (John Rieger) |
Q: I'm really having a problem with worrying excessively about my daughters (19 %26 23#. I rarely worry ...
A: What you have is an unhealthy, possessive attachment to your daughters, and I don’t mean just ...
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| weird head feeling | 3/5/2010 | Catherine Shreenan, MFT |
Q: What is the medical term for a feeling where you feel confused and everything around you seems too ...
A: I will try to help with the limited amount of information you have provided. It sounds like you are ...
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| Ending These Nervous Habits! | 3/3/2010 | Catherine Shreenan, MFT |
Q: I've always been a nervous person, dealing with TONS of stress since day ONE! I've bitten my nails ...
A: I commend you for trying to find ways to help yourself. If you have tried many ways to help ...
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| Could anxiety make me physically ill? | 3/3/2010 | Catherine Shreenan, MFT |
Q: I suffer from GAD and am taking prozac for it. These past few months have been especially tough, and ...
A: I am sorry that you are having physical problems. Stress and anxiety can cause your immune system ...
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| Foot Disorder and Anxiety Attacks | 3/3/2010 | Catherine Shreenan, MFT |
Q: For many years now I have ben experiencing what feels to be a disorder in my right foot. At times ...
A: I am sorry you are feeling so frightened by what you are experiencing. Please call someone if you ...
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| Horrible Panic Attack and Squinting feeling | 2/25/2010 | Catherine Shreenan, MFT |
Q: One day I a horrific vertigo/panic attack. My eyes "pulled" inwards and stayed that way while the ...
A: I am sorry you have been suffering with these experiences. Generally panic attacks don't cause ...
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| help for 8 yr old | 2/19/2010 | Catherine Shreenan, MFT |
Q: last night my son started crying uncontrollably as soon as i put him to bed. he said that he was ...
A: First of all I would take him to your medical doctor to rule out any physical issues. Once any ...
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| phobia | 2/18/2010 | Jurriaan Plesman, Nutritional Psychologist |
Q: "dear sir,earlier in my career i had been working as insurance advisor for an insurance company,at ...
A: I gather this a very stressful job, where your security depends on the number of sales you make. ...
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| phobia | 2/18/2010 | Catherine Shreenan, MFT |
Q: earlier in my career i had been working as insurance advisor for an insurance company,at that period ...
A: The best way to cure a phobia is to expose yourself to it. If you want to work in the insurance ...
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| anxiety with work | 2/17/2010 | Catherine Shreenan, MFT |
Q: i am a tradesmen and i am having real bad anxiety at work, even before the job starts i am thinking ...
A: I am sorry to hear that you have been feeling so anxious. It sounds like the anxiety is coming from ...
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| Anxiety disorder? | 1/31/2010 | Catherine Shreenan, MFT |
Q: I notice for some reason, that every time I travel overseas to visit Mom in the States, I cannot ...
A: It's hard to be separated from your family. It sounds like you are torn between being with her and ...
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| Necrophobia | 1/29/2010 | Jurriaan Plesman, Nutritional Psychologist |
Q: Hey, I have been suffering from what I believed was depression since I was 19 years old, I am now ...
A: Unreasonable fear of death is a sign of anxiety. This can be caused by an inner metabolic disorder ...
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| Anxiety disorder? | 1/26/2010 | Catherine Shreenan, MFT |
Q: I notice for some reason, that every time I travel overseas to visit Mom in the States, I cannot ...
A: I have some questions: Is it only when you travel that you have these experiences? Has anything ...
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| Mom age 83 and me (age 54) | 1/24/2010 | Catherine Shreenan, MFT |
Q: Mom and me help i need advice This is probably in my mind (1) How do I not feel like I have to ...
A: You might want to see if you can get her to go to the doctor to be evaluated for what may be causing ...
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| Mom age 83 and me (age 54) | 1/22/2010 | Catherine Shreenan, MFT |
Q: Mom and me help i need advice This is probably in my mind (1) How do I not feel like I have to ...
A: It's hard to give a clear answer without getting more information about your situation. I am not ...
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| Is there a way to get rid of anxiety ? if yes then how ? | 1/19/2010 | Catherine Shreenan, MFT |
Q: well from last 4 months am suffering from anxiety, in the begining i got a prob of shortness of ...
A: I am sorry to hear that you are suffering. It sounds like you are having panic attacks and high ...
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| How can i get rid of this anxiety ? | 1/19/2010 | Jurriaan Plesman, Nutritional Psychologist |
Q: well from last 4 months am suffering from anxiety, in the begining i got a prob of shortness of ...
A: Most of your problems may be due to hypoglycemia. This may cause an overproduction of adrenaline, ...
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| Anxiety disorder and stress | 1/17/2010 | Catherine Shreenan, MFT |
Q: I have been suffering from anxiety disorder and stress from the last 10 years. I am a worrier since ...
A: It sounds like you have done everything you can to check yourself physically and you have been ...
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| Adult separation anxiety | 1/15/2010 | Jurriaan Plesman, Nutritional Psychologist |
Q: I have times where a friend of mine says he will visit or call me on the telephone. That's fine, ...
A: I am not entirely sure what the question is. You seem to me saying that you tend to become depressed ...
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| some changes being felt | 1/14/2010 | Jurriaan Plesman, Nutritional Psychologist |
Q: have been suffering from Gender identity disorder and social anxiety disorder since birth. I hated ...
A: I feel if you study the self-help psychotherapy course you should be able to sort out your problems. ...
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| some changes being felt | 1/13/2010 | Jurriaan Plesman, Nutritional Psychologist |
Q: have been suffering from Gender identity disorder and social anxiety disorder since birth. I hated ...
A: It is a pity you did not state your age. There are two factor that may be involved. 1) a metabolic ...
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| A change percieved. pls see to it : frm India | 1/12/2010 | Catherine Shreenan, MFT |
Q: Mam, I have been suffering from Gender identity disorder and social anxiety disorder since birth. I ...
A: I want to be sure that I understand what you are asking since there are language differences. Let ...
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| Anxiety and worry over child | 1/12/2010 | Catherine Shreenan, MFT |
Q: Brief history: I have an 11 year old son and his father and I are divorced and I am remarried. His ...
A: I am sorry to hear that you are having such a difficulty time with your worrying about your son. ...
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| reoccuring irrational thoughts | 1/11/2010 | Jurriaan Plesman, Nutritional Psychologist |
Q: I am a 37 happily married female. I deal with anxiety issues and hypoglycemia. My life has been a ...
A: If you concern is wanting to look like other women, then it is more likely that we are dealing with ...
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| reoccuring irrational thoughts | 1/10/2010 | Jurriaan Plesman, Nutritional Psychologist |
Q: I am a 37 happily married female. I deal with anxiety issues and hypoglycemia. My life has been a ...
A: Being a happily married woman makes it unlikely that you are gay. That should have surfaced many ...
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| Anxiety from Valium Discontinuance | 1/4/2010 | Catherine Shreenan, MFT |
Q: about two years ago I was having problems taking a small amount of valium which I took for many ...
A: I am sorry to hear you have been suffering from anxiety attacks lately. I have worked with dually ...
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| Anxiety | 12/30/2009 | Jurriaan Plesman, Nutritional Psychologist |
Q: I'm not sure if its just me being me but for some reason I have a hard time leaving the house or ...
A: I believe you may be suffering from anxiety and this is not a thing you can be talked out of. It is ...
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| Rapid heart rate upon waking up | 12/29/2009 | Catherine Shreenan, MFT |
Q: i have no idea if i am in the right category or what and if i am not i do apologize i can only ...
A: I am sorry to hear about your situation. I had a couple of questions...are you taking a new ...
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| Problem Swllowing | 12/23/2009 | Jurriaan Plesman, Nutritional Psychologist |
Q: I have a problem with swallowing, in the mornings its usually fine but as the day goes on it begins ...
A: It is a pity that you have not told us whether you have seen a doctor about this, It may be wise to ...
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| Anxiety | 12/14/2009 | Jurriaan Plesman, Nutritional Psychologist |
Q: I am writting to you because recently have been have many panic attack and its horriable. I have ...
A: I have a feeling that because you moved to an new country, his may have triggered a stress reaction ...
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| Anxiety caused by mitral valve prolapse | 12/13/2009 | Catherine Shreenan, MFT |
Q: Recently I have been having trouble with palpitations, which have caused me some anxiety. I was told ...
A: Mitral valve prolapse can definitely can cause changes in your heat beat that make people feel ...
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| Anxiety or am I getting sick again? | 12/13/2009 | Catherine Shreenan, MFT |
Q: I have been a severe anxiety sufferer for years. I went off my meds this summer and was fine for ...
A: Losing a job and getting sick are real stressful for anyone. Anxiety and stress along with being ...
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| Anxiety | 12/13/2009 | Catherine Shreenan, MFT |
Q: I've read about Helen's problem and find that I have the same problem. I've started in April 2009 ...
A: I am sorry to hear that you are still having difficulty. Do you have a counselor, therapist, or ...
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| Anxiety | 12/2/2009 | Catherine Shreenan, MFT |
Q: I've read about Helen's problem and find that I have the same problem. I've started in April 2009 ...
A: I am so sorry you are feeling so bad. Have you had a full, physical check-up to rule out any ...
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| Hypoxia? | 12/2/2009 | Jurriaan Plesman, Nutritional Psychologist |
Q: I have a friend that is under allot of stress and gets a symptom of her hands closing up and ...
A: I don't know what the symptoms are, but if it is related to anxiety it could be an overreaction by ...
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