AboutJurriaan Plesman, Nutritional Psychologist Expertise I have a degree in Psychology from the Sydney University and a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Nutrition.
I am also the author of “GETTING OFF THE HOOK” which deals with the nutritional and psychological treatment of personality disorders. It is freely available on the internet at Google Book Search.
I am interested in the relationship between nutrition and behaviour, and as a Probation ans Parole Officer facilitated groups for offenders, many of whom were alcoholics and drug addicts, sex offenders or compulsive gamblers, as well as the whole gamut of “personality disorders”.
I am also the ex-editor of the Hypoglycemic Health Association of Australia Newsletter, a quarterly publication dealing with hypoglycemia and related health problems.
Its web site, together with a shortened course of PSYCHOTHERAPY can be visited at: http://www.hypoglycemia.asn.au
Experience Depression, Anxiety Attacks and Self-Esteem Problems, Drug Addiction and Alcoholism, Gambling, as well as the whole gamut of personality disorders.
Publications Author of the book "Getting off the Hook". It is freely available on the internet at Google Book Search. Various articles in Hypoglycemic Health Association's Newsletters
Education/Credentials BA (Psych) (University of Sydney), Post Grad Dip Clin Nutr (International Academy of Nutrition)
Question 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 been a nerd you know straight A student well the problem I've recently ran into is that I'm using my smarts to manipulate others I usually just go with the flow but when I have a plan it always falls through and I know it's wrong but I just use people like a chess pieces on a board is there any advice you can give please? Also please note that while I do manipulate others I take care to make sure no one is hurt in any way and if someone gets in trouble I do step up and take the blame.
Answer Hello Alex,
It is not pleasant to having to be in a manipulative relationship with other people. It is much nicer to have genuine friendship relationships, but I agree you need self-confidence for this. It is true that one's self-image is at the core of our personality and our relationship with other people. So it is important to overcome a low self-esteem, which very often can also be related to a biological problems, without us being aware of.
Many people with a low self-esteem have a hypoglycemic condition that pushes stress hormones into the system, responsible for a low self-image. I suggest that you read:
in its entirety. It looks at biological as well as "pychological" factors that helps a person to achieve their full potentials. After eliminating biological handicaps, it concentrates on the self-image as being at the core of one's personality affecting most departments of life, social interactions with others and includes an assertiveness training program, articles on communication leading to significant relationships and values clarification. It gives an insight into oneself as well as of other people, providing one with the tools to establish satisfying relationships.
I hope I have been of some help.
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Jurriaan Plesman, Nutritional Psychologist
Hon. Editor of
The Hypoglycemic Health Association of Australia.
www.hypoglycemia.asn.au
Author of "Getting off the Hook"
Freely available at Google Book Search
Skype: jurplesman
