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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 am interested in the connection between mood disorders and 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. Its web site, with a self-help course of PSYCHOTHERAPY can be visited free of charge at: http://www.hypoglycemia.asn.au

Experience

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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.

Education/Credentials
Graduated in Psychology at Sydney University and Post Grad Dipl In Clinical Nutrition and Psychotherapy

   

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In Category  Panic Disorders/Attacks

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Panic/Heart Issues?10/4/2008
  Q: Let me first say thank you for reading this.My husband is a 33 year old white male that is 6'5" and ...
  A: Your husband appears to be obese for his height and weight. You are right that his heart palpation ...
Why all the lying???9/27/2008
  Q: (Sorry it's so long..tried to pack a lot of info in to give you the whole story.) I should probably ...
  A: Whatever the circumstances if you and your GF need drugs to function, then lying will be part of ...
Anxiety...9/25/2008
  Q: I'm a 38 yr old white male. 5'11" 240 lbs. I remember being younger and acting in plays in school ...
  A: For your height and weight you seem to be overweight. This is significant because many people with ...
Depressed8/7/2008
  Q: I am not sure where to begin, other than the fact that I am feeling very down. It could be a number ...
  A: This may be somewhat a difficult situation, but i would like to separate the depression from your ...
Did I have a panic attack?8/5/2008
  Q: I was sitting at work today and a patient had come in and I was fixing to take their paperwork when ...
  A: This could be due to a panic attack. They come on out of the blue. Please test yourself with the ...
panic8/1/2008
  Q: I'm 35 and for most of my life when I'm in social gatherings, work, friends, family, my stomache ...
  A: It could be a sign of hypoglycemia. Please test yourself with the The Nutrition-Behavior Inventory ...
social anxiety dis order in my 9 year old7/19/2008
  Q: like my self and my 9 year old has social anxiety disorder i am currently looking for a counselor ...
  A: I believe there could be a genetic predisposition via a diabetic gene. I still feel that this may ...
social anxiety dis order in my 9 year old7/18/2008
  Q: like my self and my 9 year old has social anxiety disorder i am currently looking for a counselor ...
  A: It is unlikleythat your son suffers from social anxiety at this age, but he may have learned some ...
i have scary thoughts that keep bugging me7/17/2008
  Q: i watched a horror movie called return to house on haunted hill had watched the first movie when i ...
  A: What seems to have happened is that a movie may have triggered in you the release of excess ...
Symptoms of panic disorder?7/16/2008
  Q: Almost 4 years ago I had my first panic attack. My dd was about 1 at the time and she had many ...
  A: You may be quite right in believing that your anxiety attacks are physiological and not ...
panic7/12/2008
  Q: Jurrian I have started a new job at age 50 and am being trained in a totally new field operating and ...
  A: Perhaps you can prevent your mind zoning out when you have anxiety, by taking GLYCERINE. Please ...
what is happening to me !??!!?!? im terrified !7/1/2008
  Q: hey , im suffering realy badly and rite now im not even sure if im alive, alseep, dreaming this as i ...
  A: The probable reason why you had such an adverse reaction to marijuana is that you are possibly ...
anxiety/blood sugar6/29/2008
  Q: I have been having anxiety issues for about 8 months. I finally realize that it may be from blood ...
  A: You seem to be on the right track as far as the interpretation is concerned. You can test yourself ...
Panic Disorders/Alzheimers/methadone6/26/2008
  Q: My father is 85 years old and has been on methadone for about 28 years. He was addicted to alcohol ...
  A: I can only give some generalised information. Your father's panic attack may be due to a ...
Shingles6/16/2008
  Q: My wife suffers from shingles. She’s 57 years old. So far it’s been 8 weeks. What causes it… ...
  A: The causes and treatment of shingles has been explained at: ...
help :-(6/2/2008
  Q: for about a year now, things have been very, very stressful in my life, but i have always been able ...
  A: Of course, I cannot tell you what the matter is. The first step is to get a referral to a ...
Is it OCD?5/27/2008
  Q: I am a 17 male for years I have had what I think is OCD. The only thing that bothers me are knives ...
  A: This seems to besome sort of anxiety and OCD or phobia. You can cure yourself of this by studying ...
OCD5/15/2008
  Q: I am trying to find a natural way to treat OCD, are you able to help?
  A: Please read: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Nutrition. ...
anxiety5/1/2008
  Q: how can u diagnose if you have a biochemical disorder that may be causing anxiety? can this be found ...
  A: Anxiety attacks are due to excess adrenaline production. This happens often whne we have insulin ...
thyroid meds and increased hypo ocd symptoms4/30/2008
  Q: I hope you can help me. I have hypothyroidism. 25 years ago I had a breakdown after going on a ...
  A: I cannot say for sure what the real matter is, because this can only be determined in individual ...
Anxiety Disorder + diet4/15/2008
  Q: I'm a sufferer of an intense anxiety disorder which i cannot categorise into one specific type as i ...
  A: Glad that you have contacted me. A score of 118 certainly indicated that you have hypoglycemia, that ...
head and back shaking4/13/2008
  Q: My daughter's body and head has been shaking for 7 months and her age is now 3 years and before 7 ...
  A: My answer could not be much better than the specialists you have seen. Perhaps it could be due to ...
Im male 174/9/2008
  Q: I just wanna express myself a little bit first. About two years ago one day I just started freaking ...
  A: These must be horrible feelings to go through I believe this may be due to anxiety. Please check ...
social phobia4/5/2008
  Q: I have problem of panic attack and social phobia. I have a friend from childhood and now i am 28 ...
  A: I do not properly understand how a friend can cause you to have anxiety attacks or social phobia. ...
postpartum panic disorder and dizziness3/30/2008
  Q: i'm 33 years old and i gave birth to twin boys almost 8 mos ago and stopped nursing them when they ...
  A: It is of course difficult to give any diagnosis. I suggest you follow through with the medical ...
panic attack!3/27/2008
  Q: My wife left town 4 3days.I couldn't breath, dizzy, but as soon as the doctor said you look fine my ...
  A: You are already very close to understanding why you are getting these anxiety attacks, because you ...
body odor in armpits and groin associated with anxiety?3/19/2008
  Q: I'm a 31 year old mother of two. I'm currently still nursing my 14 month old - but only at night. ...
  A: It is difficult to say what causes the body odor. It certainly can be caused by excess perspiration ...
voice attacks3/12/2008
  Q: I am a 19 year old female and the following might sound like a huge whine but I am really desperate ...
  A: I suggest that you test yourself with the The Nutrition-Behavior Inventory Questionnaire (NBI) at: ...
Panic attacks or hypoglycemia?3/9/2008
  Q: All my life I have had trouble in the mornings with feeling tired, sick, weak, and fatigued when I ...
  A: One of the tragedies is that conventional doctors do not recognize hypoglycemia as a medical ...
Anxiety3/8/2008
  Q: I live in a two storey flat on the top floor. The flat below has been vacant for almost a year ...
  A: I agree that nowadays with people living in close proximity to one another can cause tremendous ...
social anxiety 31 years old male3/7/2008
  Q: i have promblems with tounge it feels like someone is holding it with there hand my head feels like ...
  A: If it is true that you have social anxiety or anxiety attacks, this can be caused by hypoglycemia. ...
trying to taper off zanax3/6/2008
  Q: I was up to at least 20 mg a day,now im down to 11 mg a da but i am now taking a few vicoden foe ...
  A: Whether is is alcoholism or anxiety attacks or any other mood disorder for that matter, it is mostly ...
Panic2/24/2008
  Q: . I'm a seventeen year old living in the US. For my whole life, whenever my abusive stepfather would ...
  A: Your panic attack appear to be triggered by you being yelled at, and so we are dealing with both a ...
panic attacks and intensine illnesses2/20/2008
  Q: Before question I apologize you if the the used words in text are not suitable, I was found them in ...
  A: I am sorry but I am not quite sure what you are talking about. If you have problems with a yellow ...
Please help OCD2/10/2008
  Q: I am a patient of Acute OCD for the last 5 years. I am on Luvox and alprazolam but things are ok ok, ...
  A: If you have sweet cravings please take GLYCERINE. Search our web site for GLYCERINE. Also see: ...
Please help OCD2/9/2008
  Q: I am a patient of Acute OCD for the last 5 years. I am on Luvox and alprazolam but things are ok ok, ...
  A: I strongly suggest to you that you should see a Nutritional Doctor or a Clinical Nutritionist, ...
OCD and Hypoglycemia?1/30/2008
  Q: I'm a 35 year old woman who was diagnosed with PCOS and hyperinsulinemia about 7 years ago. I have ...
  A: I can see this is a problem. IF the hypoglycemic diet is not helping it may be wise to see a ...
panic attack1/29/2008
  Q: can you help? I had what i belive to be a panic attack. I went to the ER with these symptoms, chest ...
  A: Please check yourself with The Nutrition-Behavior Inventory Questionnaire (NBI) at: ...
panic attack1/29/2008
  Q: can you help? I had what i belive to be a panic attack. I went to the ER with these symptoms, chest ...
  A: This could have been a panic attack. Please check yourself with The Nutrition-Behavior Inventory ...
Anxiety, Stress, Just don't want to be like this anymore!1/28/2008
  Q: First of all, I would like to appreciate my thanks for taking the time to read my question and ...
  A: I really don't believe that your problems can be resolved by any form of talk therapy, because they ...
Anxiety and sexuailty1/25/2008
  Q: I,am 25 years old and have been dealing with general anxiety and panic attacks for about 2 years ...
  A: because anxiety attacks are caused by an internal biochemical imbalance, that triggers excess ...
anti dep1/24/2008
  Q: I was on an antidep, lexapro, for 8 months, went off it for awhile, and now am back on it for 2 ...
  A: This is something that you should discuss with your therapist or doctor. AD medications treat the ...
anxiety/panic attacks1/21/2008
  Q: Is it true that taking a calcium and magnesium potassium aspartate supplement a day will help ...
  A: It is true that some supplements can reduce the symptoms of anxiety attacks, but they may not ...
twenty and worried1/18/2008
  Q: I'm twenty and don't know what is wrong with me! Recently when I leave my house I get a odd feeling ...
  A: It is always a good idea to see first a doctor to make sure that you are not suffering from a ...
Information about medicine olimelt1/14/2008
  Q: A doctor has suggested medicine Olimelt ot my cousin, we don't know side effects or what are the ...
  A: I have not heard of this drugs. It is always wise to ask your doctor if he prescribes any drugs ...
diusturbs sleep1/4/2008
  Q: I wanted to refer that the indications you gave me were very useful. It struck me that if you paid ...
  A: If you are interested in the underlying mechanism of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, please read: ...
nervous12/17/2007
  Q: I get really nervous when i speak infront of an audience, my heart beats really fast and i can ...
  A: Emotional problems always occur in the here and now and it is no point wondering whether this may ...
nervous12/13/2007
  Q: I get really nervous when i speak infront of an audience, my heart beats really fast and i can ...
  A: You certainly are not the only one. You always need to be well prepared for a talk before an ...
panic attacks12/5/2007
  Q: i had me first painc attack from i bad reaction to a med and it scared me som much i panic i didnt ...
  A: This looks like anxiety attacks. But first I suggest you have this confirmed with a doctor to make ...
Anxiety Attacks hypoglycemic-related?11/22/2007
  Q: Jurriaan, I have been having anxiety attacks, which I've been told are different from panic ...
  A: There is no doubt in my mind that you have hypoglycemic symptoms such anxiety attacks and panic ...
Help me...11/5/2007
  Q: My name is Jessica and I'm seventeen. I don't know where to start this... I just wanted somebody ...
  A: Try to avoid sugar and go on the hypoglycemic diet as explained at the web site at: The ...
Help me...11/4/2007
  Q: My name is Jessica and I'm seventeen. I don't know where to start this... I just wanted somebody ...
  A: That must have been hard for you. I really hope that you find some happiness now. As to your ...
panic attacks and xanax10/21/2007
  Q: Jurriaan, Hello, I am doing research on Xanax for 2 reasons. One is for my English paper. The 2nd is ...
  A: If you ex husband has anxiety attacks it is possibly related to diabetes or pre-diabetes. Unstable ...
night time atacks10/21/2007
  Q: I am a 57yr old lady who for the past 4yrs has been experiencing supposed panic attacks at night ...
  A: If doctors cannot find a good reason it is more than likely that you may have hypoglycemia. This ...
Fast pulse/graves disease10/18/2007
  Q: I still experience fast pulse, is there a safe way to exercise while I am on meds, and unfit. I feel ...
  A: I can quite understand that this would worrying for you. But this is really a medical question that ...
bedtime anxiety10/15/2007
  Q: In the last year I have started having quite a bit of anxiety before going to bed. It's starting to ...
  A: This must be a worry for you, but there are answers. You are simply overproducing adrenaline because ...
Alcohol induced anxiety10/11/2007
  Q: I am a 25 yr old female and have been binge drinking for about 3.5 years. I have a traumatic ...
  A: I fully understand what you are going through. Contrary to popular opinion I believe that alcoholism ...
Hypoglycemia OCD and weakness10/5/2007
  Q: I have been in touch with you. I have reactive hypoglycemia and OCD.I feel very tired whenever I do ...
  A: I suppose these supplements would not do any harm. I still prefer you to see a Nutritional Doctor or ...
phobia10/5/2007
  Q: My name is Tamara and I am suffering from serious anxiety. The main problems are traveling in a car ...
  A: Hypnotherapy is not going to have a lasting effects if the problem is really physical or ...
Hypoglycemia OCD and weakness10/5/2007
  Q: I have been in touch with you. I have reactive hypoglycemia and OCD.I feel very tired whenever I do ...
  A: Please have a read of Chronic Fatigue at: ...
Phobic Disorder?10/2/2007
  Q: I'm 19 and have experienced anxiety and panic attacks since i was 14. I only have fear at night ...
  A: That must be awful for you. This is a typical phobic reaction and this cannot be controlled by ...
OCD and low blood sugar9/23/2007
  Q: I have been in touch with for the last 2 years.I am unable to get rid of sugar addiction.My ...
  A: The best best way to beat the sugar addiction is to take GLYCERINE. Search for Glycerine at our web ...
panic attacks9/21/2007
  Q: My son is 12 years old and a week ago he started to be very nervous and had trouble breathing with ...
  A: Not necessarily, but this needs to be tested by a doctor. The test for diabetes (one blood sample) ...
panic attacks9/21/2007
  Q: My son is 12 years old and a week ago he started to be very nervous and had trouble breathing with ...
  A: Your son should be medically tested for prediabetic insulin resistance, also known as a hypoglycemic ...
scared to sleep?9/11/2007
  Q: My grandaughter is 2 yrs old..Normal healthy But... when she is afraid of something firework, ...
  A: I suggest that she be thoroughly assessed by Nutritional Doctor. ...
scared to sleep?9/10/2007
  Q: My grandaughter is 2 yrs old..Normal healthy But... when she is afraid of something firework, ...
  A: I certainly would discuss this with your doctor. It could be that you daughter is overproducing ...
anxiety and pmdd8/31/2007
  Q: I was diagnosed with pmdd jan of this year due to a panic attack i had.i believe the panic attack ...
  A: Pre-menstrual problems and anxiety attacks may related because they may be triggered by the same ...
Anxiety8/29/2007
  Q: Hey I think I have anxiety and extreme paranoia (which inevitably leads to depression). I have a ...
  A: I am glad to hear that you don't want to take drugs, because I believe that your anxiety can be ...
anxiety disorder8/3/2007
  Q: hey!my name is nicole and i think i have an anxiety disorder of some sort but im not really sure. ...
  A: I know how you feel. You might be thinking it is all in your mid, but in reality it is simply due to ...
Anxiety Attacks8/1/2007
  Q: I have not been feeling well for several months. When my "episodes" come on, I suddenly feel very ...
  A: I would not be surprised if you are suffering from the hypoglycemic condition . You can be tested ...
a very anxious friend7/28/2007
  Q: I am a 21 year old female college student. Every week I drive a friend of mine to and from bible ...
  A: It seems to me that your friend suffers from irrational anxiety attacks. It may even be classed as ...
Honey for hypoglycemia7/27/2007
  Q: I have read somewhere that pure honey is low GI.Is it true Can I used for my relactive hypoglycemia.
  A: Although honey has a lower GI (approx 45) than sugar, it is still a monosaccharide, and is not ...
sports7/16/2007
  Q: I suffer from anxiety and get panic attacks while playing sports. I began playing enjoy soccer and ...
  A: I can give advice on anxiety, but I cannot give advice on how to play sport. If it is anxiety that ...
Acute Constipation7/14/2007
  Q: I am not refeering any nutritiionist but my wife who is biologist has planned diet for me. I have ...
  A: Well I would say that your wife is on the right track. I believe from previous conversation (I hope ...
itchy!7/13/2007
  Q: lately my skin has been affected & i have become uncontrollably itchy everywhere. i hear anxiety ...
  A: Anxiety attacks can have many causes such as hypoglycemia. But it can also be caused by allergies. ...
Acute Constipation7/12/2007
  Q: I am suffering from sever OCD and i am on fluvoxamine(SSRI) 300 mg. I have reduced sweets a lot and ...
  A: i AG, I have a feeling that flovoxamine has constipation as a side effects. Besides I do not ...
Chest pain?6/27/2007
  Q: I'm a 19 year old male. I have been treated for stress ulcers in the past, as well as diagnosis with ...
  A: If the doctor has eliminated heart disease as a possible explanation, it could well be anxiety ...
panic attacks in toddlers6/18/2007
  Q: I have a 2 1/2 year old daughter that is very happy, outgoing and energetic. She is also extremely ...
  A: It is difficult to say at that tender age. The best is to see a child psychologist. Usually fear ...
adolescent rocking5/17/2007
  Q: My granddaughter is 3 yrs old, she has rocked herself for quite some time now. She was rocked as a ...
  A: I am sorry but I can not give any advice in this regard, because it falls outside my field of ...
MRI Tattoo/Panic Attack5/7/2007
  Q: I have a large 10 year old black and grey tattoo on my lower back, and I needed to have an MRI on ...
  A: <<my blood sugar was completely normal, so that is probably not the case.>> This all depends on how ...
MRI Tattoo/Panic Attack5/7/2007
  Q: I have a large 10 year old black and grey tattoo on my lower back, and I needed to have an MRI on ...
  A: I am sorry but this really falls outside my expertise. If it is caused by anxiety, one way of ...
Panic Attacks5/1/2007
  Q: I suffer panic attacks on a daily basis and I am currently taking hydroxyzine hcl 50 mg that doesn't ...
  A: I know doctors are trying to tell you at you can treat anxiety attacks with drugs. It's good ...
Thought Explosions4/13/2007
  Q: I get panic attacks. Well, at least I think they're panic attacks. There more like thought ...
  A: Your description of "It's like my brain has too much energy" is an apt one. Because this is exactly ...
Panic Attacks in Toddlers4/13/2007
  Q: To me this sounds a little far fetched however, it is the only way I can describe the actions of my ...
  A: I have read your heart rendering story and I can quite imagine how frustrating and difficult it is ...
Heart Flutters/Klonopin4/7/2007
  Q: I have been taking Klonopin for almost one year for anxiety problems. I take .5mg as needed up to 3 ...
  A: Withdrawing from Clonodine can cause heart palpitations. You should withdraw very gradually. Please ...
Constipation due to SSRI3/13/2007
  Q: for my OCD treatment , docotris giving me SSRI. I have got constipation due to that.I take lot od ...
  A: Please have a read of: Constipation at: ...
OCD and Panic3/13/2007
  Q: Few days ago i had enquired you about " Relapse after GTT" After that I have stopped sugar intake at ...
  A: Changing one's diet should always be slow. Suddenly withdrawing from all sugars may leave you with ...
Panic Attacks3/6/2007
  Q: I am a 45 year old male that has started to suffer from panic attacks. My hands and feet started ...
  A: You are going to feel good again, once you understand the biological causes of anxiety attacks. They ...
Relapse after GTT3/3/2007
  Q: Dr I am from india but for the next 3 month I am presently at singapore. Please help me. I need ur ...
  A: We have a discussion forum at: Clinical Nutrition Forum at: ...
Relapse after GTT3/3/2007
  Q: I understand the diet will take time and won't work overnight.here i do not get any nutrional ...
  A: It is very difficult for me to give specific advice in an individual case. I need to have a ...
Relapse after GTT3/3/2007
  Q: I have been touch with you on my OCD( consists of vilent impulses and violent thoughts. I also ...
  A: With the tests you have carried out is no surprise to have these symptoms. They are typical ...
panic or fear of storms2/18/2007
  Q: in 1995 i was hit by a tornado, lost the house, but we all survived. since then, i have an intense ...
  A: This must have been a awful experience. No wonder you are frightened of storms! Nevertheless, if ...
Heart Palpitations2/18/2007
  Q: I have anxiety i jus really want to know if heart palpitations and shortness of breath every day is ...
  A: It is always wise to have this checked out with a doctor. If the doctor thinks it is anxiety, then I ...
Nutrition and OCD and phobias12/26/2006
  Q: I was going though your site and answers to previous queries fopr OCD and phobias. I have one ...
  A: The reason why you have OCD and other people on a high refined carbohydrate diet do not, is because ...
internal panic attacks9/25/2006
  Q: I am a 47 year old perimenopausal woman.My doctor just told me I am having internal I said internal ...
  A: I am not sure what he meant. But I believe he means anxiety attacks that are biologically based. ...
Citalopram withdrawal9/16/2006
  Q: I have been taking Citalopram 20mg since Mai 2005. I was in a very stressful phase (finishing uni, ...
  A: The logical explanation of your symptoms are that although you may think these symptoms are due to ...
Obsessive compulsive disorder and extreme panics9/6/2006
  Q: I am sufeering from OCD and sever panic accompanied by knees shivering, heeart beat increasing, ...
  A: I believe that OCD and anxiety attacks are caused by a metabolic disorder most of which can be ...
Strong anxiety, insomnia and now panic attacks9/4/2006
  Q: I am experiencing strong anxiety, often sleep poorly, and worry to an extreme extent. I have the ...
  A: I understand fully how you feel. When you have anxiety attacks and insomnia and may be depression it ...
Fear of Job Training8/22/2006
  Q: I have a big fear, which to some extent, is rational. I am scared of new jobs because my success ...
  A: If you recognize that your fear of job training is irrational, then we are probably dealing with a ...
PTSD8/20/2006
  Q: im 25 years old and i find that i have a hard time remember things like birthdays and events that ...
  A: It is hard to say whether this is due to PTSD, but perhaps rather plain anxiety attacks. Being ...
Anxiety/Panic Attacks8/19/2006
  Q: I am 21 years old and about 4 months ago I went on Zoloft because I started having panic attacks for ...
  A: There is a popular opinion held by sufferers and professionals alike, that anxiety attacks are ...
Panic Attack/Stress/IBS8/18/2006
  Q: I have IBS (only aggrevated when stressed) and 10 yrs ago had panic attacks. I never took meds for ...
  A: Having Irritable Bowel Syndrome, means that you have allergies that will interfere with the ...
Weird8/18/2006
  Q: 30 yr old female I have been experiencing these "events" as I call them for at least a year. They ...
  A: I hope you have checked with your doctor to make sure that any of the symptoms you have are not ...
Soy Controversy8/15/2006
  Q: I have been diagnosed with hypoglycemia.I have been advised to take high protien diet and complex ...
  A: Yes the researcher is absolutely right. See: Soy can damage your health ...
Systematic Desensitisation8/15/2006
  Q: My son has a fear of elevators. I worked out that when he sees elevators (CS), he fears that he ...
  A: I have explained Systematic Desensitization (SD) at our web site at: Systematic Desensitization at: ...
Panic Attacks8/9/2006
  Q: I have experienced what I would describe as panic attacks about once every two or three months for ...
  A: The panic attacks are brought on by hypoglycemia. If you go on a hypoglycemic diet you will find ...
Panic attacks7/23/2006
  Q: My daughter is 13. She has always been very happy and outgoing.However a year ago she was bullied ...
  A: It could be that her unexpected anxiety attacks may have simple solution. Most anxiety attacks are ...
Vitamin for panic attacks7/19/2006
  Q: On your website it is mentioned "Supplementation of diet with Anti-stress vitamin B-Complex ...
  A: I would say you are on the right track.. These seems to be good sources of nutritional supplements. ...
Vitamin for panic attacks7/17/2006
  Q: I have been diagnised wouth reactive hypoglycemia and is acute sufferer of panic attacks, obsessive ...
  A: The instructions are give at: The Hypoglycemic Diet at: ...
OCD and high protien diet7/11/2006
  Q: You have recommended high protien diet and compelx carb for OCD patients. I have gone thorugh mnay ...
  A: Regardless of that article, my experience as a nutritional therapist is that most people with OCD do ...
GTT and NBI7/11/2006
  Q: ------------------------- thanks for your advice. Now how willI come to know which mineral is less ...
  A: Nutritional doctors and Clinical Nutritionist are the experts that can determine your mineral ...
GTT and NBI7/7/2006
  Q: For me it is hell. I am presently taking Prtozac , Clonezopam and olimelt. my ming get stuck may be ...
  A: I am not so sure that the hypoglycemia connection is invalid. It takes at least 1-3 months for the ...
GTT and NBI7/6/2006
  Q: I am stuck with anxiety,OCD ,panic attacks for 5 years and is on phsycotic mediicnes. I went through ...
  A: This is very interesting. The results of your GTT shows no abnormality and yet you scored 91 on the ...
scizophrenia7/5/2006
  Q: I am confused by your answer. I went through the schizpophrenia document you gave the link but it is ...
  A: The score of 89 indicates that you have a metabolic disorder that could be related to Insulin ...
scizophrenia7/4/2006
  Q: I am suffering from scizophrenia , panic attacks, and also OCD.I remain at house.I am on extreme ...
  A: Yes it is possible to IMPROVE the condition of schizophrenia with nutritional therapy, but this ...
OCD and hypoglycemia7/4/2006
  Q: I have gone though your answers on OCD, Anxiety, phobias, panic attacks.Your all the answers finally ...
  A: The connection between various mental illnesses such as OCD, Depression, Anxiety Attacks and ...
Vitamin and protien suppliments for Hypoglycemia.7/2/2006
  Q: I have gone thorugh your site and it has been written that hypo diet should be supplemented with ...
  A: I can not recommend any particular brand. Most vitamins may be manufactured chemically, which are ...
Hypoglycemia or something else6/28/2006
  Q: I was in touch with you around 2 weeks back when I told you that I am having OCD for the past 3 ...
  A: The hypoglycemic diet will help you overcome your symptoms. It depends on what kind of hypoglycemia ...
OCD and Panic attacks6/28/2006
  Q: Do you think that so called relative hypo ( not absolute hypo) can give me such horryfing symptoms. ...
  A: Well I simply don' t agree with your psychiatrist. Relative hypoglycemia can be responsible for ALL ...
OCD and Panic attacks6/27/2006
  Q: I got the GTT done according to your site instructions from a leading pathological lab in india and ...
  A: The measurements indicate that you have "relative hypoglycemia" after 1 hour, then after 2.30 hours ...
OCD and Panic attacks6/26/2006
  Q: I am suffering from acute anxiety , obsessive thoughts, derealization, panic attacks. I am not ...
  A: First of all I would like to know why you think you are NOT hypoglycemic. Can you send me the ...
anxiety problems or health problems6/17/2006
  Q: my name is joe and im 16 years old im really into bodybuilding and about 5 months ago i took a very ...
  A: The taking of a stimulant may have triggered off an an underlying anxiety attacks that is biological ...
Symptoms bounced back6/17/2006
  Q: I am an OCD and panic attacks patient for last 3 years.After going though your NBI and got a test ...
  A: If would seem to me that your hypoglycemia is responsible for your anxiety/depression and OCD. Going ...
Diet Hypo6/17/2006
  Q: You recommended to get assessed by a clinical nutrionist.But in india we do not have qualified ...
  A: The first step in treatment is going on a hypoglycemic diet including nutritional supplements as ...
Hypoglycemia and Panic Attacks6/16/2006
  Q: I was diagnosed with hypoglycemia about three months ago. Ive been experiencing sudden episodes of ...
  A: You can expect the blood sugar levels to be normal by the time you start measuring it during or ...
Vitamins and minerals6/16/2006
  Q: Can i consume supplemets alongwith hypoglycemic diet.I went to a medico shop and found one protion ...
  A: You can and should take nutritional supplements when going on a hypoglycemic diet. The supplements ...
About supplements6/14/2006
  Q: You website speaks of lot of vitmains with hypoglycemic diet. Can you pleas tell me which all ...
  A: The vitamins and minerals that benefit hypoglycemic people are described at: The Hypoglycemic Diet ...
ENquiry with respect to an article on ur site6/14/2006
  Q: On your site I found a para "When people use SSRI drugs for depression, the body stops producing ...
  A: You will find that going on the hypoglycemic diet, including the recommended supplements of zinc and ...
NBI6/14/2006
  Q: I scored 90 in NBI and nothing was found in 6 hour glucose test.I have extreme anxiety , panic ...
  A: I would accept the verdict of the NBI that indicates that you have hypoglycemia. This is a main ...
Hypoglycemic diet has caused symptoms back6/13/2006
  Q: I am on hypoglycemic diet after being diagnosed with reactive hypo.It has been 15 days i am on hypo ...
  A: This is understandable. When you go on the hypoglycemic diet, you will have the lows for a while and ...
help me6/9/2006
  Q: my dear jurriaan i m 26 yr guy live in INDIA .i m suffering from clinical depression and ...
  A: As a nutritional psychologist I do not believe that drugs treat the underlying causes of depression, ...
Panick attacks.. please help me understand6/9/2006
  Q: I read a number of your responses to various panick related questions and was very pleased with your ...
  A: Provided there are no other 'medical' problem it seems to me that you may have hypoglycemia. You ...
Uncotrolled impulses6/4/2006
  Q: As u have asked for GTT 5 hr test. Following are the result Hrs Glucose ( mg/dl) 0.0 ...
  A: I believe I have already indicated that the results of this GTT would indicate that you have ...
Uncotrolled impulses6/3/2006
  Q: I also told you that I am suffering from OCD and severe panic attacks. I send you my reading of GTT ...
  A: I really think that you should be seen in a face-to-face relationship with a therapist or doctor. ...
2 to 3 panic attacks a day6/2/2006
  Q: I am a 58 year old woman and have been having panic attacks the last 9 years. At first only 1 or 2 ...
  A: Anxiety attacks is a common symptom of hypoglycemia and caused by unstable blood sugar levels. You ...
Re: Reply from AG - Urgent query on OCD5/30/2006
  Q: I have also undergone NBI test at ur site where i scored 90. Seeing these results and NBI aren't u ...
  A: A score of 90 on the NBI would indicate that you have hypoglycemia. This can always be checked up ...
Reply from AG - Urgent query on OCD5/29/2006
  Q: I want your view on the my GTT test results below done day before yesterday. Glucose urine was nil. ...
  A: The results of your test would indicate to me that you have the hypoglycemic syndrome. This is fully ...
Urgent query on OCD5/28/2006
  Q: Age 33 Sex Male I am suffering from Severe OCD for the last 2.5 years.It is accopanied by ...
  A: Your therapist is right in every respect. You anxiety and OCD are caused by hypoglycemia and the ...
Obsessive compulsive3/7/2006
  Q: Can you tell me what causes obsessive compulsive disorder? I have a relative that can even go to the ...
  A: Compulsive behaviours seem to be caused by excess production of adrenaline, which is a hormone that ...
Could panic attacks be my problem?2/28/2006
  Q: 37 yr old male I have never been diagnosed with panic attacks. About 6 months ago I had a hard time ...
  A: I fully understand how this must be worrying for you. Anxiety attacks are caused by excess ...
Anxiety/panick attacks Choking?12/15/2005
  Q: Gary male 23 Hi There! I have had a rather (as most people describe it) terbulant upbringing going ...
  A: You are not alone in having these panic attacks. Most people think that it has something to do with ...
panick/anxiety11/30/2005
  Q: I get these minor panick attacks and its like i can but can breathe and it feels like my chest is ...
  A: It seems to me that these are signs of anxiety attacks. But to make sure it is not medical, please ...
my boyfriend11/21/2005
  Q: i had a wee girl 15 yrs ago,her father went out of our lifes ,only to come back into it last year he ...
  A: You could google search for schizophrenia and get some articles. I have an article called: ...
PTSD-panic-anxiety11/7/2005
  Q: I am a 38 year old woman who has been thru 9/11 way too close to the towers where thousands lost ...
  A: I fully understand how you are feeling. I am a nutritional psychologist. I view mental disturbances ...
panic attacks/medication11/6/2005
  Q: I'm writing to inquire about a couple of medicatoins my younger brother has recently been ...
  A: You may find information about Klonazepam a tranquiliser at: ...
Can anxiety disorders be learned?10/13/2005
  Q: I am taking a class in psychology abnormal behavior? I am a female and my age is 37. The question ...
  A: Glad to hear you are studying psychology. I am a Nutritional Psychologist and have a different ...
Behavorial of an Identity Crisis victim8/7/2005
  Q: First off let me introduce myself, I'm Howie Chin a Bachelor of Arts (Multimedia) student in RMIT ...
  A: If somebody were to present to me and tell me that they have an "Identity Crisis", I certainly would ...
thoughts and dreams7/26/2005
  Q: I have dreams that I am dreaming. I know that I am doing this and I try to wake myself up and panic ...
  A: I can see you are having a awful time with your problems. I have a feeling that these dreams are an ...
panic attacks7/6/2005
  Q: im 17 years old and ive never had a panic attack before. two days ago i was in a car crash, i was a ...
  A: Anxiety attacks can occur out of the blue. They are caused by an overproduction of adrenaline - a ...
Anxiety and Stress6/14/2005
  Q: Could you please tell me the differences and similarities between the meanings of anxiety and ...
  A: Stress can be due to environmental stress and the person usually knows exactly why they are ...
OCD and ANXIETY5/30/2005
  Q: Is there any complete cure for Anxiety. I pray to the Lord Jesus and ask for the Holy Spirit and ...
  A: The reason why medication has not been very useful is that it cannot treat the underlying causes of ...
panic5/16/2005
  Q: several years ago my 3 month old son passed away.i have a 4 year old daughter that when she was 8 ...
  A: It is so sad to hear that you lost your baby. It is quite understandable that you feel anxious. ...
i ll fail because of my panic!5/13/2005
  Q: I m so miserable. I had my final exams last monday, and couldn t do anything, i gave them a white ...
  A: I know how you feel, and that must be awful. Nevertheless I would not give up and do the exam again ...
Panic disorders.. i think.4/27/2005
  Q: I am 18 yrs old right now and about four years ago i use to have panic attacks or maybe it was an ...
  A: It is very difficult to say what the matter is. Doctors have a theory and then test the theory with ...
Panic and body odor4/19/2005
  Q: Is body odor a typical symptom associated with panic attacks? I had a few panic attacks in childhood ...
  A: I have not encountered many cases where people with a panic attack had a bad odor. But if you ...
panic attacks3/26/2005
  Q: i've been suffering from panic attacks for 6 years now. i lost my job, i am a prisoner in my home. i ...
  A: I see anxiety attacks being the result of hypoglycemia (insulin resistance) that can be treated ...
personality disorders vs anxiety/mood disorders2/23/2005
  Q: i am a psychology student at UB in Buffalo, and while i am aware of the criteria of certain mental ...
  A: You are asking some good questions. I have found in my practice not to give too much weight to ...
Panc Attacks2/20/2005
  Q: . and i think its panic attacks itll be the simplest things like goin to the mall, driving, or even ...
  A: I understand what you are going through and sometimes it seems there is no solution. But luckily ...
could this be a panic attack?2/17/2005
  Q: I am 20 years old and am living in a dorm room by myself. Sometimes when I'm alone, noises and ...
  A: I must say these are strange symptoms, but they could be related to panic attacks. These are caused ...
recalling problem2/3/2005
  Q: iam idrees from kashmir and iam 17. i have a very good memory but from past 7 monthes i am suffering ...
  A: You are asking a big question that cannot be answered here. We all have memory problems. Memory is ...
immobility, shooting pain in legs10/20/2004
  Q: Our 13 year old female woke unable to move her legs. This went away with no treatment, we took her ...
  A: I know that there are some nutrient deficiencies that cause these symptoms, but I suggest that you ...
HELP10/15/2004
  Q: I have anxiety/OCD my latest thing is worrying when I take ibuprofen for pain that I took something ...
  A: That must be very upsetting to you. If you have uncontrolled anxiety, that can result in Obsessive ...
Panic Disorder?10/6/2004
  Q: The last person I asked couldn't answer this...This is also kind of long so please bear with me. A ...
  A: If doctors cannot find anything wrong witn you it is more than likely that you may be suffering from ...
Body being taken over ?10/2/2004
  Q: Something strange has been happening to my aunt for the past year or two. We cannot figure out what ...
  A: Of course it is difficult to say what might be going on here. It seems to be psychological, if ...
Please Help Me.9/17/2004
  Q: I am 50 year old female from Australia,I suffer from panic and agoraphobia since I was 21 year old ...
  A: I would be difficult for me to give a diagnosis over the internet. I can only write in generalities. ...
Is it hypoglycemia?9/2/2004
  Q: You suggested that reason for my axiety attacks could be hypoglycemia.I did NBI test at your web ...
  A: I read your post and I get the impression that your move to another country must have placed a great ...
meds8/31/2004
  Q: I have stayed away from drugs and booze. this past weekend our football team won. So I decided to ...
  A: It is difficult to say whether it is the booze or Paxil. If you are taking Paxil for depression, it ...
social phobia or...?8/29/2004
  Q: I don't know if it is a social phobia or something else,but it started suddenly just over a month ...
  A: If you are having anxiety attacks out of the blue, it is more than likely that you have ...
serepax8/10/2004
  Q: when i was 21 year old i suffered from severe panic attackes out of the blue i was treated after ...
  A: This is indeed a sad story and goes to show what can happen when doctors don't know how to treat ...
please help me8/5/2004
  Q: Tonight I had a mind terror attack,my ears seemed to go all buzzy and electrified and was ringing ...
  A: hat must be awful what you are going through. First of all, I think you should pay visit to a doctor ...
paxil and alcohol use7/29/2004
  Q: I've been taking paxil cr (12.5mg) for about a month because of panic disorder. I haven't drank ...
  A: This is a question that should be discussed with your doctor You could also ask the pharmacist. ...
my dad7/27/2004
  Q: Hi,This a 29 Persian boy from Iran,My father was a officer in the previous regim(Shahanshahi) army ...
  A: We probably have to learn to accept that man's inhumanity to man has absolutely no limits. Belief in ...
Nose picking7/14/2004
  Q: I am 52 Yr male. I wish to do away with my habit of nose picking which irritates many. Any ...
  A: This problem should first be investigated by a doctor to eliminate any medical conditions that could ...
question7/3/2004
  Q: I'm 24 and in satisfactory shape, last August I had a week wear I drank every night and got drunk. ...
  A: To understand what is going on with you, would require a personal interview. I do not undertand why ...
Klonopin6/19/2004
  Q: I have been on Klonopin for 14 years now.. and I am very unhappy with the way I feel constantly. My ...
  A: For an explanation for the use of Klonopin see: http://www.drugs.com/klonopin.html It is mainly ...
travel phobia6/17/2004
  Q: i am suffering from travel phobia. i am able to travel in a bus or train alone without a friend or ...
  A: I see any phobic reactions as being due to an oversecretion o adrenaline. This is caused by insulin ...
Anxiety6/1/2004
  Q: I developed a fear of choking and running out of breath, I've been fighting with anxiety for the ...
  A: I suspect that these scary thoughts are the symptoms and not the cause of your anxiety attacks. I ...
help please5/20/2004
  Q: I have haad an anxiety disorder for many years now,I do not take medication of any kind for it I use ...
  A: Anxiety attacks can be responsible for all sorts of weird symptoms. I am afraid if anxiety attacks ...
anxiety disorders.5/16/2004
  Q: Do you know where I could find something outlining anxiety disorders, and how they are viewed and ...
  A: I cannot tell you how different cultures treat anxiety disorders. In some cultures they drink kava ...
panic4/28/2004
  Q: I'm 19, I've been suffering from panic disorder and anxiety since i was 15. I had my first panic ...
  A: My goodness, you are having a hard time. The first thing I want to say that you are unlikely to be ...
tinnitus4/24/2004
  Q: i was diagnosed with panic disorder about 8 months ago and have found alot of the symptoms. but is ...
  A: I have explained the phenomenon of anxiety attacks at: "Beating Anxiety" at: ...
advice4/12/2004
  Q: I have heavy legs and feeling like I will faint.Sometimes,I could not stay on my legs.After that I ...
  A: These may be part of the menopausal syndrome. In any case the hypoglycemic diet should help you. As ...
about bi=polar disorder??3/25/2004
  Q: jurriaan, hi my ex which is also my sons father has a mental disorder called bi-polar. should he ...
  A: It is very difficult to give any diagnosis over the internet. If he is bipolar then he should be on ...
could you please tell me what...3/25/2004
  Q: could you please tell me what it is abot this time of year that makes psychologically sensitive ...
  A: My guess is that its is SAD (Seasonally Affective Disorder). But I am somewhat puzzled that it ...
thinking too much2/21/2004
  Q: ld and social anxiety disorder i hade my whole life) my problem is when i try to sleep i think about ...
  A: Thinking about all this stuff makes you feel good, because it helps you to escape from your reality ...
panic attackes2/12/2004
  Q: i'm 23 years old i started haveing panic attackes after smokeing pot i wanted to now is that panic ...
  A: Well I see panic attacks being the results of a physiological disorder due to a faulty diet. Panic ...
Anti-Depressants1/17/2004
  Q: Doctor, Recently I have experienced anxiety attacks and a visiting doctor prescribes Effexor (14-28 ...
  A: There are many opinions as to how to treat anxiety attacks.You have to consider each advice for ...

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