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| Insomnia - can not stay asleep | 6/29/2009 | Jurriaan Plesman, Nutritional Psychologist |
Q: I have been struggling with chronic insomnia for about 10 years. It has gotten progressively worse ...
A: I think that you are on the right track, but it must be understood that it is important to be on a ...
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| self image? | 6/27/2009 | Dominick Calsolaro Jr. |
Q: How do I like myself? I have low self esteem and low confidence. My ex husband was very verbal and ...
A: Becky, This is a tough situation, but there are things you can do to help improve your self-image. ...
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| Respect? | 6/24/2009 | Jacky Tustain |
Q: I've always had low self esteem, thanks to my parents never really complimenting me in any way - ...
A: Sorry for the delay in replying - I've not been brushing you aside ;) I've just been busy and ...
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| steadying the wheel | 6/23/2009 | Jacky Tustain |
Q: I am a 28 yr old female who is in general happy/unhappy with my life - I am grateful for what I ...
A: It sounds to me that you are going through a personal growth phase and are floundering as you are ...
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| Low Self-Esteem and Shyness | 6/17/2009 | Melissa Burton (a.k.a Bee) |
Q: I was wondering if you could help me out. All of my life, I've been very shy. I have a hard time ...
A: Well some of these problems you are having are things that a lot of people have a difficult time ...
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| Unsure | 6/16/2009 | Jurriaan Plesman, Nutritional Psychologist |
Q: I am too embarrassed to put my name, and I do not know if this is your area of questions, if not you ...
A: It seems to me that your experience with your brother when you were young is still affecting you ...
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| showers | 6/8/2009 | Jurriaan Plesman, Nutritional Psychologist |
Q: I'm 13 and my brother is 12 and we only have one bathroom. So before school one of us brushes our ...
A: If you really do not like sharing a shower with your brother, then you should discuss his with your ...
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| NO self-esteem. | 6/8/2009 | james52144@earthlink.net |
Q: I don't want to sound self-pitying but as this is a big problem for me I feel like I have to speak ...
A: Stop worrying so much about boys, they are a lot of trouble. If you would look for things to do that ...
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| showers | 6/7/2009 | Jurriaan Plesman, Nutritional Psychologist |
Q: I'm 13 and my brother is 12 and we only have one bathroom. So before school one of us brushes our ...
A: I cannot see what the problem is. Why do you think it is bad to have a shower together? Why not ask ...
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| Help...... | 6/6/2009 | Jacky Tustain |
Q: Im 17 n i cannot start a conversation 4 my life. Ive askd an xpert before n tried but culdnt. Today ...
A: It is quite ironic that people tend to be great talkers and poor listeners and generally are moaning ...
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| my boy friend | 6/6/2009 | Jurriaan Plesman, Nutritional Psychologist |
Q: I'm 12 and so is my boy friend. We are going out for 6 months now and I was at his house and he was ...
A: All I can say is that it may be better for you to wait a couple of more years before you become ...
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| No self esteem at all. | 6/4/2009 | Ravindra |
Q: I don't want to sound self-pitying but as this is a big problem for me I feel like I have to speak ...
A: at your age, this is not a major issue. life is for the long haul and not a few tricks and appear ...
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| self-esteem issues | 5/30/2009 | Jacky Tustain |
Q: I'm 15/female and I struggle with feeling insecure and unconfident and have a low self-esteem. I'm ...
A: Your counselor is right, but I will paraphrase what he or she said to give you some tips to improve ...
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| motivation | 5/28/2009 | Jacky Tustain |
Q: For the most part, I consider myself an optimistic person, but there are definitely times in which ...
A: Motivation can be very elusive for things we don't want to do. The trick is understanding how ...
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| im really negative | 5/27/2009 | Jacky Tustain |
Q: I really need help increasing my self esteem.I don't like a lot of things about me. I'm a really ...
A: Self esteem is all about what we believe about ourselves and as such can be flawed in a positive or ...
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| Hypoglycemia and GERD and HSP | 5/25/2009 | Jurriaan Plesman, Nutritional Psychologist |
Q: Plesman, does GERD and HSP (Highly Sensitive Person) have anything to do with being hypoglycemic? ...
A: I am not a doctor, but a Nutritional Psychologist. GERD stands for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease. ...
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| helo | 5/20/2009 | Jurriaan Plesman, Nutritional Psychologist |
Q: helo, how you doing. my name is grace and i jus met a friend. we ve been hanging out alot lately and ...
A: This seems to boil down to a low self-esteem that says she is better that I am. To be successful in ...
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| I feel sad | 5/19/2009 | Jurriaan Plesman, Nutritional Psychologist |
Q: I seem to have a good life for now and a have a beautiful girlfriend that's by my side all the time. ...
A: It is no good to get yourself all upset about your father. This can be overcome if you are prepared ...
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| Guilty Feeling | 5/19/2009 | Ravindra |
Q: Sir, I am suffering a lot from the problem of not adhering to my plans and having a guilty feeling ...
A: Whatever i told you earlier still holds good. here's a viewpoint now our brains have different ...
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| Guilty Feeling | 5/19/2009 | Ravindra |
Q: Sir, I am suffering a lot from the problem of not adhering to my plans and having a guilty feeling ...
A: since i dont know your age, i cannot give you specific steps. at an young age the mind is still ...
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| My friend's self esteem | 5/18/2009 | Zorka Hereford |
Q: I feel kind of awkward asking this but I wanted to get some advice from a professional first. I ...
A: You are a very good friend to Joseph and you obviously care about his well being. If he weren't so ...
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| My friend's self esteem | 5/17/2009 | Jacky Tustain |
Q: I feel kind of awkward asking this but I wanted to get some advice from a professional first. I ...
A: Self esteem is what we think of ourselves and if we think bad things we'll believe them. The trick ...
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| no idea..... | 5/14/2009 | Jacky Tustain |
Q: Im 17 and I've usually had some bad luk wen it comes to talkin to girls I find attractive or feel ...
A: Well this problem can be overcome a lot easier than you think. First of all remember that girls are ...
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| My Wife | 5/6/2009 | Jurriaan Plesman, Nutritional Psychologist |
Q: My wife and I got married about 4 months ago. I have known that she was abused by her stepdad all ...
A: Your wife's anxiety may be due to an underlying biochemical disorder that has the effect of ...
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| Taking Advantage Of Others | 5/3/2009 | Jurriaan Plesman, Nutritional Psychologist |
Q: I am a male age 16 and I have always had low self esteem as if I'm not good enough and I've always ...
A: It is not pleasant to having to be in a manipulative relationship with other people. It is much ...
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| HypoG & ADD | 4/23/2009 | Jurriaan Plesman, Nutritional Psychologist |
Q: 1) What age is too young to take the GTT Test? 2) What is your impression of St. John's Wort, I've ...
A: There are plenty of doctors around your way. Try to google search for them. Also see; Looking for ...
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| No Self-esteem | 4/20/2009 | Zorka Hereford |
Q: I'm a 14 year old girl and a freshman in high school. Since about two years ago, my self-esteem has ...
A: I know from experience that 14 years old is a difficult, awkward stage. Your body is changing, your ...
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| problem | 4/18/2009 | james52144@earthlink.net |
Q: I have a problem. I have a brother who people have is said unattractive. I am worried about looking ...
A: First quit blaming your brother. He has nothing to do with your low self esteem. Second, quit being ...
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| beaten down | 4/17/2009 | Zorka Hereford |
Q: I have been married for 2 years now. Prior to marriage my wife and I did not have sex - which was ok ...
A: This is indeed a difficult situation and two years is a very long time to endure it. You have not ...
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| problem | 4/14/2009 | Zorka Hereford |
Q: I know it wouldnt make my self-esteem any better but can you tell me if u think we look alike or not ...
A: This is could be good news/bad news for you! The good news is that, to me, you don't look like your ...
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| problem | 4/14/2009 | Zorka Hereford |
Q: I have a problem. I have a brother who people have is said unattractive. I am worried about looking ...
A: I guess you're worried that people might consider you weird looking too. I can understand that, but ...
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| problem | 4/14/2009 | Zorka Hereford |
Q: I have a problem. I have a brother who people have is said unattractive. I am worried about looking ...
A: If you've read my previous answer, you would note that your looks aren't as important as YOU the ...
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| problem | 4/14/2009 | Zorka Hereford |
Q: I have a problem. I have a brother who people have is said unattractive. I am worried about looking ...
A: First of all if your self-esteem is based solely on your looks, you do have a problem. There is more ...
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| Disgusted with myself | 4/13/2009 | Jurriaan Plesman, Nutritional Psychologist |
Q: I hope you can help me here a bit. Here is my story: I live with my bf (we've been together for over ...
A: This stems from a low self-esteem and fortunately this can be overcome regardless of your past ...
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| Disgusted with myself | 4/13/2009 | james52144@earthlink.net |
Q: I hope you can help me here a bit. Here is my story: I live with my bf (we've been together for over ...
A: Only you can bring happiness to yourself. Having a boyfriend will not make you happy, obviously it ...
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| I need advice please! | 4/12/2009 | James |
Q: I need to ask you something, and I'm glad you're a guy because I need a male perspective. I have ...
A: Well, to tell you a little about myself first for perspective, I've never had a long term ...
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| eating disorder/low self esteem | 4/5/2009 | Ravindra |
Q: I was wondering if starving yourself is considered an eating disorder. I have only gone four days ...
A: you haven't revealed your age! anyway, self esteem is the only problem here. going 4 days on a fast ...
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| eating disorder/low self esteem | 4/5/2009 | Zinnia Bonner |
Q: Well I honestly don't feel like I have any strengths...except I am a good runner and I am good with ...
A: It's really brave of you to open up, seek advice, and to share your insecurities with me -- I ...
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| eating disorder/low self esteem | 4/5/2009 | Jurriaan Plesman, Nutritional Psychologist |
Q: I was wondering if starving yourself is considered an eating disorder. I have only gone four days ...
A: By forcing yourself not to eat, you are on the way of a very serious eating disorder called ...
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| Sudden depression | 4/5/2009 | Zorka Hereford |
Q: Lately I have been feeling withdrawn from the one person I care about most, my Girlfriend. I have my ...
A: Given the circumstances that you describe, what you're feeling has got to be par for the course. ...
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