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About Jurriaan Plesman, Nutritional Psychologist
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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)

   

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Confused . . . terribly3/17/2009Zinnia Bonner
  Q: I am 17, about to be 18 and I have never had a boyfriend. Last year I went to prom with a friend ...
  A: I'm sorry to hear about all the challenges you are facing in your social network! As I read your ...
do boys like tomboys or girly girls more?3/16/2009James
  Q: hey... i'm a 13 year old girl and i have a question about whether boys like tomboys or girly girls ...
  A: I think most guys probably do at your age prefer more girlish girls to girls that behave more like ...
do boys like tomboys or girly girls more?3/16/2009Ravindra
  Q: hey... i'm a 13 year old girl and i have a question about whether boys like tomboys or girly girls ...
  A: hold on my dear, you are just 13 and there is plenty of life left. Having dates with boys is not ...
do boys like tomboys or girly girls more?3/16/2009Zinnia Bonner
  Q: hey... i'm a 13 year old girl and i have a question about whether boys like tomboys or girly girls ...
  A: Brianna, Be yourself! You'll be happiest when you do the things you love (like sports), wear the ...
do boys like tomboys or girly girls more?3/16/2009Zorka Hereford
  Q: hey... i'm a 13 year old girl and i have a question about whether boys like tomboys or girly girls ...
  A: Some boys like tomboys and some boys like girly girls, but most boys I would guess, like a girl ...
sudden change in behavoir3/14/2009Jurriaan Plesman, Nutritional Psychologist
  Q: In September of 2008 I signed my 3 year old daughter up for Gymnastics and Dance. She went to both ...
  A: It is difficult to say. I think you should consult a child psychologist in the first placer. ...
Increasing my social network3/10/2009Zinnia Bonner
  Q: In theory, I would expect myself to have a number of friends. I’ve been shy most of my life and ...
  A: Chris, You sound like an amazing person! Your question reads like a resume for what I feel would ...
Need help increasing Social Network3/10/2009Zorka Hereford
  Q: In theory, I would expect myself to have a number of friends. I’ve been shy most of my life and ...
  A: Right off the bat, I can tell you that you're trying "too hard". Not everyone likes being approached ...
Need help increasing my social network3/10/2009Ravindra
  Q: In theory, I would expect myself to have a number of friends. I’ve been shy most of my life and ...
  A: how old are you? because at an young age, all persons are not endowed with the skill reqd to make ...
living without feeling desired3/9/2009Zinnia Bonner
  Q: i am in a difficult situation. I recently split up with my boyfriend of two years whom I'm in love ...
  A: Rachel, You are very brave! Congratulate yourself for the very brave and challenging work it takes ...
living without feeling desired?3/9/2009James
  Q: i am in a difficult situation. I recently split up with my boyfriend of two years whom I'm in love ...
  A: So than wanting to be desired you're afraid will make you jump into the next available relationship ...
Self-control3/8/2009Jurriaan Plesman, Nutritional Psychologist
  Q: My problem is that i lack control over myself emotionally.Some days ago a murder happened in our ...
  A: Having no control over your emotions may means that an underlying metabolic disorder is producing ...
afraid3/8/2009Zorka Hereford
  Q: I need to make a decision right now. I'm twelve years old, going thirteen. A few weeks ago I watched ...
  A: If you are 'inspired' to do anything - ABSOLUTELY go for it! If you don't you will regret it for the ...
14 year old daughter3/7/2009Zinnia Bonner
  Q: My daughter likes a boy. They are great friends but he is not interested in her as a girlfriend. He ...
  A: Judy, I'm so sorry for the delay in responding to your question!! Please accept my apology... I ...
stress all day.....3/6/2009Zinnia Bonner
  Q: I'm 16 and I feel lik I got 2 much in my life 2 handle. I'm always terrible at talkin, small talk, ...
  A: Firstly, I must apology for the delay in answering your question. I have been having network ...
problem3/6/2009Ravindra
  Q: i feel very bad about the way i look(even if it isn't true or not). Can i send a picture to you to ...
  A: GOD made you, right? there is some purpose unknown to you. i have a large number of friends who ...
Child recently suddenly relocated because parents are arguing3/6/2009Zinnia Bonner
  Q: I have a bestfriend and she recently removed her son from his father's home in another city. She ...
  A: You are a good friend and your friend will continue to need you to be supportive in her time of ...
Appearance and Posture3/5/2009Zinnia Bonner
  Q: Could you tell me the best ways a young man can generally improve his appearance and posture? Thanks
  A: As you stated, this is a very generalized question, but I'll do my best to answer it. Posture and ...
Improving self esteem3/5/2009Zorka Hereford
  Q: Could you tell me the best ways I can improve my own, and other peoples self esteem? Thanks
  A: This is a very general question with no specific point to address. Is there an area in your life ...
Improving self esteem3/5/2009Jurriaan Plesman, Nutritional Psychologist
  Q: Could you please tell me the most effective ways of improving one's own self esteem, and also the ...
  A: Sometimes a low self-esteem is caused by an inner biological flaw, that needs to be eliminated ...
To love myself?3/5/2009Zinnia Bonner
  Q: My name is Tasha and I am a 17 year old female and I am overweight.. I wear a 16-20 depending on the ...
  A: Firstly, I must congratulate you for seeking advice. It's very difficult to admit when something is ...
I'm depressed.3/3/2009Jurriaan Plesman, Nutritional Psychologist
  Q: I'm a 12 year old girl. My Dad got laid off in Jan. 08 and since then I've been depressed. He just ...
  A: The signs are that you suffer from depression. It might be of interest to you read about the ...
self sabotage?2/22/2009Jurriaan Plesman, Nutritional Psychologist
  Q: I am a 37 yr old female. I've got a 5 yr old and a 6 month old. I've had about 20 extra lbs on ...
  A: This may be related to diet. Please test yourself with the The Nutrition-Behavior Inventory ...
Jealous girlfriend2/21/2009Jurriaan Plesman, Nutritional Psychologist
  Q: I am having a really big problem with my girlfriend when it comes to jealousy. She has admitted to ...
  A: This is a difficult situation. Obviously your girl friend has a low self-esteem and if she is not ...
am i beautiful?2/19/2009James
  Q: my boyfriend never tells me im beautiful, he never wants to spend quality time together and we live ...
  A: I think communicate to him that you feel unwanted when he pays so little attention to you. Have this ...
loss of self esteem over years and how to regain?2/18/2009Zorka Hereford
  Q: I am a 21 year old guy and a lot has happened that resulted in the complete annihilation of self ...
  A: This is a very long, involved question with many issues here that include much more than your ...
eye contact2/17/2009James
  Q: I am having terrible problems feeling comfortable with my partner. I know it is just a tiny issue, ...
  A: That does sound like a big deal. I'll assume he is middle aged due to having an eye operating. I'm ...
hypoglycemia2/16/2009Jurriaan Plesman, Nutritional Psychologist
  Q: I have hypothyroid disease (Hashimoto's); whenever my family doctor orders a lipid test (I have to ...
  A: Perhaps your doctor may have a problem distinguishing between diabetes and hypoglycemia ...
Self Esteem.2/14/2009Jacky Tustain
  Q: my name is Corrina,I don't know if you can help me though,if you can't then just say so.But I have ...
  A: Although it may sound trite I can simply answer your question with 'what if you got run over by a ...
Self Esteem.2/10/2009Jacky Tustain
  Q: my name is Corrina,I don't know if you can help me though,if you can't then just say so.But I have ...
  A: You have spotted your problem already so you are half way to getting rid of it! 'I have the average ...
Feeling down2/5/2009Jurriaan Plesman, Nutritional Psychologist
  Q: I'm happily married and a mother of 3 young men -21,19, and 17. The oldest has been the easiest kid ...
  A: I understand what you are going through, because I myself have been in a similar position as yours, ...
anxiety,depression,guilt2/3/2009Ravindra
  Q: I think i am having a problem with determination,and proposing what to do.I can not propose,and be ...
  A: i understand your problem. first, the mere fact that you want to change yourself is a good sign. at ...
Hi2/3/2009Jurriaan Plesman, Nutritional Psychologist
  Q: im 13 and im called zoe i have a disability and im quiet in lessons and the teaching assistants ask ...
  A: My apologies, I didn't know that. The best advice is to tell your teacher about your disability. He ...
Hi2/3/2009Jurriaan Plesman, Nutritional Psychologist
  Q: im 13 and im called zoe i have a disability and im quiet in lessons and the teaching assistants ask ...
  A: The answer would be to speak louder. But if you feel you are shy and have problems with self-esteem ...
Preservation of My Self-Esteem2/1/2009Jurriaan Plesman, Nutritional Psychologist
  Q: I found out about this Christian social group so I went on activities with the male group leader. It ...
  A: I fully agree. _______________________________________________ Jurriaan Plesman, Nutritional ...
my mom age 82, and I am age 531/30/2009Ravindra
  Q: You see the reason that I get like this is because I keep wondering what my mom is thinking if I ...
  A: when i say it is your fault, you need not blame yourself. it is only to indicate the source of the ...
my mom age 82, and I am age 531/30/2009Ravindra
  Q: You see the reason that I get like this is because I keep wondering what my mom is thinking if I ...
  A: you need to change your perspective. your reactions need not be based on others' remarks,actions ...
My mom age 82, and I am age 531/30/2009Jurriaan Plesman, Nutritional Psychologist
  Q: You see the reason that I get like this is because I keep wondering what my mom is thinking if I ...
  A: I cannot comment. It seems that you are very much influenced by the opinions held by your mom. May ...
Mom age 82, And I am age 531/30/2009Jacky Tustain
  Q: You see the reason that I get like this is because I keep wondering what my mom is thinking if I ...
  A: I'm not sure what you want me to answer here. Your questions seem to be more about a personal ...
How do I look my age?1/29/2009Jurriaan Plesman, Nutritional Psychologist
  Q: i know there are people, especially women, who would spend a fortune to look a few years younger. ...
  A: You seem to have a low self-esteem and you blame your looks for this. A low self-esteem is a low ...

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