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panic disorder & stress9/22/2009
  Q: hey lela so basically i suffer from panic disorder for 2 months now and im 19 is that normal?, what ...
  A: Daylin, Normal? What is normal anyway? I can't tell you what causes your stress; it could be school ...
Wired little stress ball9/21/2009
  Q: Do you have any ideas how I can have a more relaxed lifestyle all the time? I am a wired up stressed ...
  A: Suira, Being tense and freaked out isn't normal. I think exercise is a good thing- I think yoga ...
Stressful Thoughts9/20/2009
  Q: My husband and I have been dealing with infertility for a couple of years now. We are going to have ...
  A: Amber, I think that the best way to deal with this is directly. Sit your mother down and talk to ...
Please can you help me?9/19/2009
  Q: I cannot deal with my parents how can I stop this? They stress me out because they curse and scream ...
  A: Brando, Chances are your school has a mentoring program that connects young people with adults that ...
Stress9/13/2009
  Q: My stress levels seem to have been increasing a lot lately. Unfortunately, a lot of harsh realities ...
  A: Amber, First take a deep breath- there is a lot going on and a lot of that stuff is out of control. ...
snowed under, near breaking point8/16/2009
  Q: I am a second year university student studying science. I started mid year last year (I'm from ...
  A: Abbey, It sounds like you are depressed and may need a break and someone to talk to. Find out if ...
What do i do?7/28/2009
  Q: I am a 26 year old mother of one, with 'issues'. I have attained a low self esteem over the last ...
  A: Martha, It is time to take an inventory. Start with listing the things that are important, the ...
Stress and Bad moods6/25/2009
  Q: I wonder if you can give me some advice. lately I seem to be in a bad mood everyday sometimes for ...
  A: Don, Don't ask Jerry to marry you just to make him feel better- because if your head isn't right, it ...
mental stress6/3/2009
  Q: "sir, Iam 6 feet 3 inches tall guy and my age is 22 yrs. Both my father and grandfather are 5'8. ...
  A: Most men are finished growing by age 21, so I doubt you will continue to grow. If you are afraid you ...
What should I do then?2/19/2009
  Q: Call me sick or whatever but you're not coming from my point of view.I was looking at this little ...
  A: It makes you a person with a problem, but not getting help WILL make you an unfit mother- because a ...
What should I do then?2/18/2009
  Q: Call me sick or whatever but you're not coming from my point of view.I was looking at this little ...
  A: I would suggest you go see a counselor and find out where this comes from before you talk to your ...
What should I do then?2/18/2009
  Q: Call me sick or whatever but you're not coming from my point of view.I was looking at this little ...
  A: This is, honestly, outside of my expertise- But I suggest you seek counseling. If you cannot afford ...

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I can help people find techniques to reduce daily stress. I suggest techniques like meditations, pattern swaps, and simple joy to reduce stress. I do not deal with clinical issues.

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I am a certified Holistic Health Counselor

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IIN Certified Holistic Health Counselor Columbia University Certified Health Counselor

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