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About Jurriaan Plesman
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Expertise
I have a degree in Psychology from the Sydney University and a Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Nutrition. I have had many years of counselling people with a variety of emotional problems, such as Depression, Anxiety Attacks and Self-Esteem Problems, Drug Addiction and Alcoholism, Gambling, as well as the whole gamut of personality disorders. I am also the editor of the Hypoglycemic Health Association of Australia. It web site, with a self-help course of PSYCHOTHERAPY can be visited free of charge at: http://hypoglycemia.asn.au Degrees & Certifications: BA (Psychology) Sydney University and Post Grad Dipl Clin Nutr

Experience
Depression, Anxiety Attacks and Self-Esteem Problems, Drug Addiction and Alcoholism, Gambling, as well as the whole gamut of personality disorders.

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Author of the book "Getting off the Hook". It is freely available on the internet at Google Book Search.

   

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Should I just give up?10/9/2008Ravindra
  Q: I’m a 14 year old girl who just finished my first quarter of high school. The first nine weeks were ...
  A: at your age, it is quite natural to feel others may be more attractive and one is not having enough ...
Is it time to give up?10/9/2008joe
  Q: I’m a 14 year old girl who just finished my first quarter of high school. The first nine weeks were ...
  A: i'm going thru high esteem now and man, it almost brings a tear to my eye, it feels freakin great.. ...
need an answer10/1/2008joe
  Q: joe :) 1st of all i'd like to make u as a friend cuz i have alot of questions about this issue , 2nd ...
  A: hossam, when your totally confortable is when your at your best(at home with family lets say) i'm ...
i have none9/30/2008James
  Q: i have no self-esteem sometimes i feel attractive but alot of the time i feel really ugly. no matter ...
  A: I think low self-esteem is largely due to giving ones self negative thoughts. I myself went to see a ...
only if you have time please read and help me.9/30/2008Jacky Tustain
  Q: well im Jackie, im 17 and i'm getting increasingly depressed and VERY stressed and there are times i ...
  A: I'm not surprised that you are stressed. You are pulling yourself in all sorts of directions, up and ...
Help9/30/2008Jurriaan Plesman
  Q: how are you. I need advice on something, and I can't find any other articles on it anywhere. I ...
  A: You mean to say the bottle itself (glass). Then go and see a doctor immediately. ...
Help9/29/2008Jurriaan Plesman
  Q: how are you. I need advice on something, and I can't find any other articles on it anywhere. I ...
  A: I don't understand the question. I have never heard of anybody dying for drinking a "whole bottle of ...
Low Self Esteem, depression9/29/2008joe
  Q: I liked your link. I exactly fit into the description that you gave in the link. I am 30 and I have ...
  A: i'm going thru high esteem now and man, it almost brings a tear to my eye, it feels freakin great.. ...
Help9/28/2008Jurriaan Plesman
  Q: how are you. I need advice on something, and I can't find any other articles on it anywhere. I ...
  A: I don't know what was in the coke bottle, but if it is coke or Coca Cola, I cannot see how this ...
Question about rasing my self-esteem..9/28/2008joe
  Q: how are you doing, after reading your little write up, i finally have someone who understands or ...
  A: let me tell you chris, i'm going thru it now(high esteem) and man, it almost brings a tear to my ...
Questions about self-esteem9/28/2008Jacky Tustain
  Q: how are you doing, i was wonderng if i could get some of those techniques that you have, to help ...
  A: Self esteem comes from inside ourselves. It is all about developing a belief in yourself and ...
paranoia9/25/2008joe
  Q: I think I am suffering from paranoia. I once had a friend who I thought was reliable and ...
  A: hey, people use others people as a power trip feeling.. you have what i use to have, the aura for a ...
Social life9/24/2008joe
  Q: I'm Mike and I'm 22 years old. All of my life I have been friendless and turned down. Ever since ...
  A: Hey mike, it's not your fault at all, never ever ever blame yourself, thats the first thing.. your ...
I need confidence with women9/22/2008Jacky Tustain
  Q: I have developed a real problem relating to women. I am now 30 years old and in the past have not ...
  A: I'm not specifically a relationship coach but I can give you some thoughts on relationships in ...
care wha people think of me9/22/2008Jurriaan Plesman
  Q: my name is joey im 32 and i goto hairstyling school and i always wonder if people like me that day. ...
  A: I think this is due to a negative self-image. Because of your low self-esteem you expect other ...
care what people think of me9/22/2008Ravindra
  Q: my name is joey im 32 and i goto hairstyling school and i always wonder if people like me that day. ...
  A: there is one thing that you should ALWAYS keep in mind. Your feeling bad when people give you a ...
i care for what others think of me9/22/2008Jacky Tustain
  Q: my name is joey im 32 and i goto hairstyling school and i always wonder if people like me that day. ...
  A: You are not alone in thinking like this. Yet, in actual fact most people are too absorbed in ...
Getting confident9/20/2008Jacky Tustain
  Q: I'm mum to a nearly 3 year old, Shannon and I think she is lacking in confidence. Both myself and ...
  A: Confidence is very much an internal thing and it is possible that she may pick up certain ...
Purpose in Life9/18/2008Jacky Tustain
  Q: So please give me some techniques re improving self-confidence/self-esteem. Thanks a lot! Geoff
  A: As you haven't specified a particular issue or question, and there is a lot I could say, I think you ...
How to get up...9/12/2008Jurriaan Plesman
  Q: I'm a 38 yr old male 5'11" and weigh 240+. Last few visits, Triglycerides was 147 and Glucose 94. ...
  A: Being overweight is often associated with depression, because being overweight is often a sign of ...
problem of my 3 yr 10 month child9/12/2008Melissa Burton (a.k.a Bee)
  Q: i have a son of 3 yrs. if any child hits him he started crying and never protect himself. he is ...
  A: A child of 3 years shouldn't even be interested in fighting. If other children are hitting him then ...
My Body9/8/2008Melissa Burton (a.k.a Bee)
  Q: I'm a girl and I'm 13 years old and I hate my body! I'm really skinny and my boobs and butt are very ...
  A: First of all your 13... you haven't even started growing into your body. If you have ever taken a ...
My Body9/8/2008Jurriaan Plesman
  Q: I'm a girl and I'm 13 years old and I hate my body! I'm really skinny and my boobs and butt are very ...
  A: At the age of 13 you should not expect anything else. It would be a criminal offense to be sexually ...
My Body9/8/2008James
  Q: I'm a girl and I'm 13 years old and I hate my body! I'm really skinny and my boobs and butt are very ...
  A: Well first off you really can't put so much emphasis on how you look. High school seniors lack so ...
My Body9/8/2008Ravindra
  Q: I'm a girl and I'm 13 years old and I hate my body! I'm really skinny and my boobs and butt are very ...
  A: 1) for 13, you are too early for this game. wait, life isn't going to runaway. there are plenty of ...
Self esteem (what else)9/5/2008James
  Q: Hey! I'm Ned and I have some self esteem issues. I find it hard to be in front of many people and to ...
  A: I'd be curious to know what age you are to imagine that there might be a phaze you're in currently, ...
My self-esteem9/3/2008Ravindra
  Q: I know this probably sounds like ranting but I really need some help because I feel helpless…I am ...
  A: first, at your age it is normal to feel doubts, unloved, and end up feeling bad. it has something ...
i am sorry8/27/2008Ravindra
  Q: i had a stupid fight with my friend. she wanted to go for shopping and i really wasnt feeling like ...
  A: if you are 15 then just take the pressure off on yourself. it is perfectly ok to miss the ...
hey8/25/2008Ravindra
  Q: i had a stupid fight with my friend. she wanted to go for shopping and i really wasnt feeling like ...
  A: yours is a very interesting question. first i dont know your age so it is a bit difficult to give ...
Self Hypnosis8/24/2008Ravindra
  Q: Does self hypnosis work for helping yourself stay motivated to work out and eat healthy? Any ...
  A: almost everything about ourselves is a result of self hypnosis. It my come under the banner of ...
Ma 5th mail8/22/2008Melissa Burton (a.k.a Bee)
  Q: As soon as i enter the classroom of my college,i start putting myself down,my mind start thinking ...
  A: Well you might want to consider seeking therapy. There are usually free counseling services at your ...
I hate myself...8/21/2008Melissa Burton (a.k.a Bee)
  Q: I have serious self-esteem issues and I feel like I’m the ugliest and most unattractive girl in my ...
  A: i understand how insecure you are about the way you look, but the way you look does not dictate if ...
how to feel whole8/20/2008Zorka Hereford
  Q: Im now 18 and im still independently doing things. I have confidence in myself and very out spoken , ...
  A: As I mention in the articles you do it by: 1. accepting yourself fully as you are. 2. investing in ...
how to feel whole8/20/2008Zorka Hereford
  Q: Im now 18 and im still independently doing things. I have confidence in myself and very out spoken , ...
  A: First of all, good for you for managing not only survive after being on your own from such a young ...
Suggest some course of action for me (unsatisfied with self, money)8/19/2008Jurriaan Plesman
  Q: since you have studied psychology and you're older than me I hope you could give me some advice or ...
  A: I understand how you feel. I too come from a good family background, but the war years broke that ...
q8/18/2008Jurriaan Plesman
  Q: I came to the United States when I was 17 years old with my family from overseas. Now I am 31. Since ...
  A: It is very difficult to give you any advice on this. It has little to do with mood disorders, and it ...
thank u very much.u have given me relief till nw.8/15/2008Jurriaan Plesman
  Q: i really thank u first for makin my life nicer and better till now.i read a self growth page whre we ...
  A: I am glad to hear the these self-hep personal growth program helped you. Unfortunately you did not ...
esteem8/13/2008Melissa Burton (a.k.a Bee)
  Q: How can a kid continue to live happily and stress free without taking to much consideration of what ...
  A: i'm not sure I understand your question fully but the best thing a person can do in that situation ...
my bad habit of depression8/2/2008Zorka Hereford
  Q: Hey im molly, 13 and my bad habit is being depressed. My dad left us a year ago bc he got into some ...
  A: First of all, it's understandable why you'd feel so down after all of the life challenges you've ...
she is upset at what her mother says - self-esteem is low7/31/2008Jurriaan Plesman
  Q: Today Doreen was getting ready for an interview. She put on a pair of pants and a blouse. Her mom ...
  A: This is too hypothetical. What is this conversation to reflect? It seems to be fairly normal ...

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