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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
Nutritional Psychotherapy of various mood disoders

Organizations
Editor of the Hypoglycemic health Association of Australia

web site;

http://www.hypoglycemia.asn.au

Publications
Author of the book:
"Getting off the Hook", It is freely available on the internet at Google Book Search. Various articles in the Hypoglycemic Health Association's Newsletters

Education/Credentials
BA (Psych) Sydney University; Post Grad Dip Clin Nutr (International Academy of Nutrition)

   

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Seizures?11/20/2009Jurriaan Plesman, Nutritional Psychologist
  Q: I want to ask you about something... I am a young woman whom is 23 years old. I been to so many ...
  A: If doctors cannot find anything wrong, maybe I am not able to help you either. But I think is is ...
mom and me and anxiety11/17/2009Jurriaan Plesman, Nutritional Psychologist
  Q: So how do I forget about "Screw this" and just say "Yes I will take everything" The anxiety that I ...
  A: By studying Transactional Analysis (TA) you will understand how certain messages you get from family ...
My anxiety and mom11/17/2009caroleena little
  Q: So how do I forget about "Screw this" and just say "Yes I will take everything" The anxiety that I ...
  A: Debbie, You sound very irritated right now! There are several things I am not able to gather from ...
Mom age 8311/17/2009Jurriaan Plesman, Nutritional Psychologist
  Q: Do u think it was my mothers anxiety attacks that made her feel this way about the fire trap remark ...
  A: iow's means In other words. If you would study Transactional Analysis (TA) you would understand ...
Mom age 8311/17/2009Jurriaan Plesman, Nutritional Psychologist
  Q: Do u think it was my mothers anxiety attacks that made her feel this way about the fire trap remark ...
  A: If your mother have anxiety problems - iow's she tends to overproduce adrenaline - she may come ...
Mom age 8311/17/2009Jurriaan Plesman, Nutritional Psychologist
  Q: Do u think it was my mothers anxiety attacks that made her feel this way about the fire trap remark ...
  A: I can discuss how to treat anxiety disorders or many other types of emotional disorders, but this ...
anxiety11/12/2009Jurriaan Plesman, Nutritional Psychologist
  Q: I constantly feel overwhelmed. I feel like I race around all the time physically and mentally. I ...
  A: These may be signs of anxiety. This is a physiological disorder that can be treated by nutritional ...
can hypoglacemia trigger panic attacks11/8/2009Jurriaan Plesman, Nutritional Psychologist
  Q: can hypoglycemia trigger panic attacks
  A: It certainly can. Please read: Anxiety web sites at: http://www.hastingspress.co.uk/hypo/ ...
Anxiety and panic attacks11/5/2009Sally
  Q: I'm pretty much in the middle of a panic attack right now. I have been diagnosed with anxiety ...
  A: With all of the hormone changes in the body during pregnancy, panic attacks seem to be able to ...
body rocking11/2/2009Jurriaan Plesman, Nutritional Psychologist
  Q: When I was a child I aquired a skill for dealing with my stress . I would lie in bed and put my ...
  A: You are not the only one who used to rock themselves to sleep as a child. Your father being a ...
panic attacks after an MRI10/30/2009caroleena little
  Q: I've never had panic attacks before but after getting "stuck" in an MRI machine about 2 months ago, ...
  A: Victoria, I am going to try to explain this so you will understand me and what I am trying to get ...
Anxiety Attacks10/29/2009Sally
  Q: I have IBS and there are times I am not able to digest certain foods. They basically come right out ...
  A: I am unfamiliar with this medication so can't really give you much insight. However, I believe you ...
Panic/anxiety10/28/2009caroleena little
  Q: I'm 63, male and in excellent "physical health." I'm an avid runner - 40/50 miles a week. Have had ...
  A: Don, You sound like a very smart man. I am not a doctor but, I will give you my opinion. Those of ...
anxiety and panic disorder10/26/2009Sally
  Q: I would like to enquire if there are some types of exercise that can relieve my anixiety and panic ...
  A: Two of the most recommended exercises are walking and bicycling. But, if you have a problem leaving ...
anxeity atacks so bad i can go outside10/20/2009Reed (John Rieger)
  Q: I have days from anxiety attacks that i can't even leave my house. i know i have Post-Traumatic ...
  A: There is no quick fix for real healing and it will take time and effort to heal your issues. There ...
mental conditions10/13/2009caroleena little
  Q: Earlier this year, my sister has been taking prescription medicine (I don’t know the name) to ...
  A: David, I believe that you are looking at more than just "panic disorder" here. If she has "mood ...
mental conditions10/13/2009Reed (John Rieger)
  Q: Earlier this year, my sister has been taking prescription medicine (I don’t know the name) to ...
  A: Doctors are ignorant in that they are still trying to treat emotions as if they were a broken bone. ...
Teen Panic Attack?10/5/2009Reed (John Rieger)
  Q: Background: My husband has decided to leave after 20 years of marriage. We have two lovely kids ...
  A: People are very good at hiding their feelings and emotions because that is what they have been ...
Panic Attack9/29/2009caroleena little
  Q: I am 22 year old male and I have been suffering from anxiety and panic attacks. My hands get tingly ...
  A: Daniel, I hope I helped you to understand anxiety a little better! Just focus on living right and ...
Panic Attack?9/29/2009Jurriaan Plesman, Nutritional Psychologist
  Q: I am 22 year old male and I have been suffering from anxiety and panic attacks. My hands get tingly ...
  A: Anxiety attacks can cause all sorts of weird symptoms, but it is always wise to exclude any medical ...
Panic Attack?9/29/2009Sally
  Q: I am 22 year old male and I have been suffering from anxiety and panic attacks. My hands get tingly ...
  A: Panic attacks can cause a entire range of symptoms including the rigidity that you describe. You are ...
Panic Attack9/29/2009caroleena little
  Q: I am 22 year old male and I have been suffering from anxiety and panic attacks. My hands get tingly ...
  A: Daniel, I am not a doctor but I can give you my own opinion... The fact that you had the seizure is ...
panic disorder9/21/2009Sally
  Q: hey sally i just wanted to know if panic attacks are normal for yyoung people im 19 and i been havin ...
  A: Panic attacks can begin at any age, even childhood. I always recommend that any new symptom be ...
Pain and SOB9/19/2009caroleena little
  Q: i am a 34 year old male fit non somker, for the past 5 months i have veen having CONTINOUS shortness ...
  A: Mark, I want you to read my first response to your questions.... Yes, Anxiety CAN cause chest ...
dreams(please help!)9/19/2009Jurriaan Plesman, Nutritional Psychologist
  Q: I am Shanda, I am 17. When I was younger I was abused by my dad.(sexually,mentally,physically)Last ...
  A: I am sad to heart what you have to go through. These nightmares and emotional upsets, I believe , ...
cheat pain sob9/19/2009Jurriaan Plesman, Nutritional Psychologist
  Q: i am a 34 year old male fit non somker, for the past 5 months i have veen having CONTINOUS shortness ...
  A: Well that is good news that doctors cannot find anything wrong, because that would indicate that it ...
Pain and SOB9/19/2009caroleena little
  Q: i am a 34 year old male fit non somker, for the past 5 months i have veen having CONTINOUS shortness ...
  A: Mark, First of all, I am NOT a Dr..... I will however give you my opinion on what I think with what ...
buspar9/17/2009Sally
  Q: Im a 21 yr old female and yesterday i was perscribed buspar for my anxiety. i really wanted ...
  A: You definitely don't want to mix this type of medication with alcohol. It can be fatal. Taking it as ...
Panic Anxiety Attacks followe with sweat outbreaks, severe9/16/2009caroleena little
  Q: To make it short. I've delt with panic attacks for 15 yrs now, I've maintained them with Xanax for ...
  A: Sherry, I can only say that STRESS is the key answer!!!!!! Stress can do a number on us for sure... ...
Panic Attacks9/8/2009caroleena little
  Q: I have panic attacks often, for varying reasons; but my question is; If I look in my eyes in the ...
  A: Gail, Crazy????? NOOOOOOOO !! I am not a doctor however, I can tell you that I have gone through ...
panic att9/7/2009Jurriaan Plesman, Nutritional Psychologist
  Q: i hade a heart att 16 years ago i had lost 60 pounds i fell s good i went to the the DR gaming ...
  A: Yes thyroid problem may cause some sugar handling problems, which is turn can aggravate anxiety ...
Question from Canada9/7/2009caroleena little
  Q: I am 43 yr old male , I had a torubled childhood with an abusive and domineering older brother and ...
  A: Richard, Hi, I am not a doctor but I can give you my own opinion.... First of all..... Listen ...
Should I get help?8/25/2009Sally
  Q: I'm 14 years old and I have suffered extreme anxiety attacks for a year and a half now. I have a ...
  A: Unfortunately anxiety is a part of the developmental process and at 14 you are still in the learning ...
overcoming shyness8/24/2009Sally
  Q: I am actually asking a sociologist about my overcoming shyness because it deals with my issue ...
  A: It sounds like you are doing all the right things - you just need for the right person to come ...
overcoming shyness8/24/2009Jurriaan Plesman, Nutritional Psychologist
  Q: I am actually asking a sociologist about my overcoming shyness because it deals with my issue ...
  A: Well, so far you have done alright. It is true in order to be happy in life and love, we need ...
Panic Attacks8/22/2009Sally
  Q: I have had in the past social anxiety, I can not talk to a group of people without feeling like I am ...
  A: It sounds like your panic attacks are centered around social anxiety. Since you are receiving ...
panic attacks8/20/2009caroleena little
  Q: i have bad panic disorders. like i can fall asleep on the plane and then when i wake up all of a ...
  A: According to your email, it appears to me that you are only like this when you are in a closed in ...
obsessions8/19/2009caroleena little
  Q: I have two obsessions. I obsess about swallowing my saliva. I obsess about it when I am around ...
  A: Mark, I am not a Dr. but, I would say that you definitely need to see one.... I believe what you ...
anxiety/BP/panic attacks8/19/2009Jurriaan Plesman, Nutritional Psychologist
  Q: Last year I was under sever work stress and it lead me to having to do an outpatient intensive ...
  A: We need to separate any heart conditions from anxiety disorders, although the two are related. If ...
ANXIETY DISORDER8/17/2009Sally
  Q: I have had panic attacks and an anxiety disorder for years. Just very recently I have had to go to a ...
  A: When you have panic disorder, it is sometimes easy to worry about health issues. However, since you ...

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