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Questions Answered by Expert Jurriaan Plesman, Nutritional Psychotherapist

Subject	Date Asked
fear	12/19/2011
Q: I am vaijnath, sex : male age : 22 sir, when i am in fear {fear to speak before people } my face ... A: You are most likely to suffer from hypoglycemia which can trigger fear responses. Hypoglycemia can ...
panic attacks	10/23/2011
Q: Hi I've suffered with panic disorder for close to 10 years now theirs been momments where its been ... A: Test yourself with The Nutrition-Behavior Inventory Questionnaire at: ...
Anxiety question	10/18/2011
Q: My name is Jacqueline. I am a 19 year old female. I have a history of depression not only in my own ... A: Medication for anxiety and/or depression only mask symptoms of this illness, and does nothing to ...
nausea	9/17/2011
Q: and thank you for any advice you can give me. I am a nursing student. We were doing intravenous ... A: This seems to be a phobia. If this is the case it can probably be treated by going on a hypoglycemic ...
information	7/28/2011
Q: I hope you are fine. I have a question about tension. For this question I want to say that it is a ... A: The answer to your questions can be summarize as follows; Most of these questions you pose assume ...
Anxiety	6/28/2011
Q: I have suffered from anxiety and worry for over a year no w. It started when my boyfriend and I ... A: You seem to be wrecked by unreasonable anxieties, and this is probably due to hypoglycemia, which is ...
Anxiety?	5/15/2011
Q: Hey there, So I had a work party last night (I'm 22 and youngest there) and I had two drinks. One ... A: You are quite right to be upset about this This was inappropriate behaviour of that staff member, ...
Stress Relief	5/11/2011
Q: I'm a person who gets nervous or panics at certain times and been through a lot of stress in life at ... A: This all seems to be due to anxiety attacks. This is not so much a "psychological" problem as it is ...
panic attack and PMS	5/10/2011
Q: first of all I apologize for my mistakes.I'm trying to improve my english.I'am 31 female,I have had ... A: No, it is usually the other way around, hat hypoglycemia causes panic attacks and can also be ...
panic attack and PMS	5/9/2011
Q: first of all I apologize for my mistakes.I'm trying to improve my english.I'am 31 female,I have had ... A: Panic attacks are relate to hypoglycemia. Please test yourself with the: The Nutrition-Behavior ...
Hypoglycemia	3/29/2011
Q: Sorry to bother you again. I wanted to check something out with you please before I go ahead. ... A: It is now up to your sister to CHOOSE what kind of therapy she will accept. It is my opinion - along ...
Hypoglycemia	3/21/2011
Q: Sorry to bother you again. I wanted to check something out with you please before I go ahead. ... A: I do not understand the nature of your question. In my opinion your sister should be helped by a ...
Hypoglycemia	3/9/2011
Q: Sorry to bother you again. I wanted to check something out with you please before I go ahead. ... A: I can not repeat enough that she needs to be assessed physically, before making any judgements about ...
Hypoglycemia	3/8/2011
Q: I told my sister to make an application through the solicitor as you suggested. She wanted to ... A: The court needs to be explained that your sister's problem - for instance her original offence - ...
Anxiety	3/6/2011
Q: Sorry to bother you again. If we go to the solicitor to ask that the psychologist appointment is ... A: You can use my posts, but in addition: Beating Anxiety and Phobias at: ...
anxiety	2/12/2011
Q: I am a 21 yo male 3rd year medical student studying in Ireland. First of all, I want to say thank ... A: In one way you should be lucky to experience these horrible anxiety attacks, because as a future ...
Marijuana again =D	2/10/2011
Q: You said I'm feeling the heart rate increase from the adrenaline due to lack of glucose, because of ... A: You probably got the wrong test for hypoglycemia. There is a test for diabetes and hypoglycemia and ...
Daughter	2/10/2011
Q: Nutritional Psychotherapist A friend recommended I contact you with my problem. I'm not sure if it ... A: There is, little you can do if you husband is not willing to overcome his alcoholism. You may be ...
Weeed	2/9/2011
Q: What does smoking Marijuana do to people, psychologically and physiologically? I use to smoke weed ... A: I can advise you to stop smoking marijuana as soon a possible as there are no safe levels of ...
Weeed	2/9/2011
Q: What does smoking Marijuana do to people, psychologically and physiologically? I use to smoke weed ... A: It is mere delusion to believe you think clearer on pot than without pot. The delusions is caused ...
Weeed	2/8/2011
Q: What does smoking Marijuana do to people, psychologically and physiologically? I use to smoke weed ... A: Marijuana can cause a lot of brain damage. Among others it can cause people to become schizophrenic ...
Daughter	2/8/2011
Q: Nutritional Psychotherapist A friend recommended I contact you with my problem. I'm not sure if it ... A: Don' walk around with any idea that you have failed as a mother. Having an alcoholic husband is ...
What was the problem? Anxiety?	2/6/2011
Q: There is a severe to profoundly hard of hearing lady who has a problem at work....she doesn't do ... A: I must confess that I do not understand the question. Is there a way that you ca re-phrase this? ...
panic attack?	1/10/2011
Q: I am going to have exam soon. Everyone are busy with studies and the surrounding in our hostel is ... A: Anxiety attacks can be caused by hypoglycemia, and the first step in treatment is going on ...
need help	11/22/2010
Q: need help but no one is giving it to me. I was discharged from respite care 6 months ago. I have not ... A: This is dreadful situation to be in. Your family should realize that you are sick and that you need ...
Crying uncontrollably	11/20/2010
Q: I don't know what triggers it, and when it happens I cannot stop it or control it... Normally when ... A: This seems to be signs of depression not so much due to a sad mind, but due to a body having ...
suffering panic attacks	10/11/2010
Q: i've been suffering panic attacks since i was 17. in the last year they have got worse to the point ... A: Anxiety attacks are usually a sign of a body not being able to produce feel good neurotransmitters ...
Nocturnal Panic Attacks	9/14/2010
Q: I have a history of both sleep apnea and anxiety. After a few surgeries, I believed my sleep apnea ... A: Nocturnal anxiety attacks are usually associated with hypoglycemia. This is a sugar handling problem ...
Going on a trip by myself	8/23/2010
Q: Im a male and im 25. I suffer from an anxiety disorder, It causes me some pretty nasty nasua and ... A: I can only advise to have an expert opinion on your condition. The rest is up to you. ...
Going on a trip by myself	8/23/2010
Q: Im a male and im 25. I suffer from an anxiety disorder, It causes me some pretty nasty nasua and ... A: The matter of you having cancer is not one that you can decide. That need to be investigated an ...
Going on a trip by myself	8/22/2010
Q: Im a male and im 25. I suffer from an anxiety disorder, It causes me some pretty nasty nasua and ... A: In nutritional therapy it is an accepted principle that before this kind of therapy be contemplated, ...
anxiety/panic attack	7/22/2010
Q: I am a 37 y.o. male police officer. I have panic attacks/anxiety when I drive on a busy highway. I ... A: I would not be surprised if you suffer from hypoglycemia, that can bring on anxiety attacks out of ...
Anxiety/relationship	7/21/2010
Q: ) Ive just come out of a long relationship that lasted approximately 3 years. I was cheated on so i ... A: It seems to me that you both come out of a broken relationship and this may affect your feelings for ...
Panic attacks at night	6/9/2010
Q: Within the past few months, I have been waking up in the middle of the night thinking there is a ... A: Waking up in the middle of the night with fear is usually due to the overproduction of stress ...
is this anxiety?	4/2/2010
Q: I am 23 years old and am in good health right now other than a cough and cold. The past couple of ... A: If you are sure that this is not a medical problem as doctors seem to suggest, it is likely that ...
OCD & Self Cutting	3/16/2010
Q: My wife suffers from a severe case of OCD (last 5 years). Her daily rituals include cleaning the ... A: I believe that her compulsive behaviour is driven along by excess production of adrenaline - the ...
nutrition	3/14/2010
Q: I am prone to panic disorder, but not as severly as what I've heard and read about others who have ... A: I think you are not in a position to know whether or not you are hypoglycemic. Hypoglycemia is a ...
nutrition	3/13/2010
Q: I am prone to panic disorder, but not as severly as what I've heard and read about others who have ... A: It seems to me that you had a cold. This is a stress on your body that could have triggered an ...
hello	3/11/2010
Q: and am a junior in college. I lived at home the whole time which is like 25 miles away, instead of ... A: If you want to improve your social life you first of all need to get rid of any biological condition ...
Situational anxiety	3/11/2010
Q: I have a problem which I think is situational anxiety since it is not present all the time. It ... A: Edible glycerine can be take as needed. You take one tablespoon of glycerin, mixed in glass of ...
Hypoglycemia with Panic Disorder	3/9/2010
Q: im an eighteen year old female who's suffered with panic disorder my entire life. A year ago i got ... A: I bet this would confuse you. The point is that anxiety attacks are usually caused by hypoglycemia, ...
Situational anxiety	3/2/2010
Q: I have a problem which I think is situational anxiety since it is not present all the time. It ... A: I know all about stage fright. I used to suffer from this myself. I overcame this once I realized ...
anziety and chest pain	2/19/2010
Q: I have been taking lorazepam 2 days after I stoppedtaking it I started getting chest painm it is in ... A: THe best strategy is to have your chest pain checked out with the doctor. If the doctors thinks it ...
2 year old anxiety attack?	2/7/2010
Q: I have a bright very verbal and darling two year old girl who often gets anxious over noises. In he ... A: His must be very upsetting to you. Most anxiety attacks are associated wit too much sugar in her ...
Anxiety or not	2/4/2010
Q: (I'm 13 and female)Okay, so today my eye sight got messed up and then I proceeded to get a headache, ... A: I feel your eye sight problem should first be investigated by an eye-doctor to establish what is ...
confrontation anxiety	1/11/2010
Q: I'm a 20 yr old woman and am unsure if I'm suffering from some sort of panic attack or heart ... A: This looks to me like having an anxiety attack in certain social situations. Please test yourself ...
Bipolar Disorder	1/6/2010
Q: I am not positive that this is the kind of thing you are an expert on, but I have to write a paper ... A: Go to our web site and "search our web site" for "Bipolar Disorder. Also read: Nutritional Aspects ...
dizzy, feel faint , light headed feel like drunk please help asap	12/29/2009
Q: everytime we had parade or divisions you have to stand still for an hour to hour an half, after 4 ... A: What an awful experience to stand still for hours. The point is that most conventional doctors ...
panic feeling	12/20/2009
Q: im 110lbs and lately i get pounding heart beats when i just get up and walk to the kitchen. 2years ... A: It is a pity you did not mention your age and how tall you are. But I assume that you have normal ...
I am age 54 and this is about OCD	12/8/2009
Q: With my OCD I want to go over every single hanging and plastic bag even though I went thru some ... A: If you agree your logic is not perfect and admit that in fact you suffer from Obsessive Compulsive ...
weed and panic attacks	12/4/2009
Q: i feel like i have been depersonlize also . im 14 years old black and bout to be fifthteen. this ... A: Your experiment with weed is a lesson that you and weed don't mix and that you should stay away from ...
How do I trust myself to take everything	11/26/2009
Q: GIVING AWAY IS NOT AN OPTION - I just purchased the clothes in the last two years and I did not ... A: I cannot see how this is related to anxiety problems. If you have anxiety problems read: Beating ...
Seizures?	11/20/2009
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 anxiety	11/17/2009
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 ...
Mom age 83	11/17/2009
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 83	11/17/2009
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 83	11/17/2009
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 ...
anxiety	11/12/2009
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 attacks	11/8/2009
Q: can hypoglycemia trigger panic attacks A: It certainly can. Please read: Anxiety web sites at: http://www.hastingspress.co.uk/hypo/ ...
body rocking	11/2/2009
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 Attack?	9/29/2009
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 ...
dreams(please help!)	9/19/2009
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 sob	9/19/2009
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 ...
panic att	9/7/2009
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 ...
overcoming shyness	8/24/2009
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 ...
anxiety/BP/panic attacks	8/19/2009
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 ...
high blood presure caused by PTSD	8/7/2009
Q: I work to help veterans. He has been diagnosed with PTSD but the VA denied service connection for ... A: Let us face it, conventional therapists have very little understanding what causes PTSD. There are ...
anxiety maybe?	8/6/2009
Q: i am a 27 year old woman,and Over the last two years i have been having a problem with my bowls when ... A: It is difficult to say from a distance what the matter might be. If t is anxiety then it can be ...
can thin be anxiety, panic or someting else	7/28/2009
Q: I recently started to feel jittery, shaking, hot, sweats and i developed a high heart rate. I always ... A: It may be due as simple as hypoglycemia. See: What is Hypoglycemia at: ...
Anxiety, depression & medications	7/24/2009
Q: I'd been taking various anti-depressants for 20+ years and about 18 months ago was prescribed ... A: I am not a great believer in drug therapy for mood disorder. Mood disorders are mainly brought about ...
panic attacks / malnutrition	7/16/2009
Q: Good evening, my question is kind of difficult to explain so I'll start from the begining. It all ... A: I can see that leaving home may have been a trigger for mood disorders. I am somewhat surprised you ...
Agoraphobia	7/13/2009
Q: I am 24 years male patient of Agoraphobia, my doctor says me to take phychological advice with ... A: This is a branch of anxiety attacks that can be treated by yourself with a change in diet. Please ...
panick attack or something worse	6/28/2009
Q: i am a 33 yr old male .. my biggest complaint is after i do any type of physical work , my hand and ... A: It is always a good strategy to explore any possible medical conditions by doctors that could ...
panic disorder	6/23/2009
Q: I have recently begun suffering what I'm told by a psychiatrist are panic attacks. I feel as though ... A: You may have had a weight problem, but you don't have it now. Having weight problems is usually ...
Question from a nanny	6/21/2009
Q: my name is Beth, I'm 21 and am a nanny for a twice devorced mother of 3 kids, 8,5, and 2. I have ... A: Of course this is difficult to diagnose from a distance, but the way you describe his behaviour I ...
panic attacks	6/11/2009
Q: my names Kelly, and im 14 years old. i have been suffering from panic attacks, its been happening ... A: I would not be surprised if you have hypoglycemia, which can cause these problems. This can be ...
anxiety	5/13/2009
Q: I'm female, 20 years old. I deal with anxiety (along with depression, disordered eating and OCD ... A: My advice is to see a doctor first to make sure we are not daling wit any of the common diseases, ...
anxiety	5/9/2009
Q: I have been out of my Ativan for 3 days and am experiencing high anxiety/crying ... what can I do ... A: You could possibly try out some remedies such as taking glycerine. Please look up Glycerine at: ...
diet for lossing weight and gaining muscle	5/8/2009
Q: im bret im a 13 year old boy who plays rugby and im a prop can you help me find a diet right for ... A: This is a simple question with no easy answers. The only thing I can do let you read on this topic ...
attacks	4/18/2009
Q: I had not had a "real" panic attack for approx. nine years until recently, and i have no idea why ... A: These symptoms appear to due to anxiety attacks. This is usually due to an underlying metabolic ...
Helpless sister..	4/16/2009
Q: My name is Annie and my question is about my sister. She is a healthy 24 year old woman with 2 kids ... A: This is a sad story. With the break-up of her relationship with the father of her children, she may ...
panic	3/30/2009
Q: I have a question. I have panic attacks but last night I had one that seemed a little different. I ... A: If it is due to anxiety, symptoms can be weird. This is due to the overproduction of adrenaline. ...
help	3/22/2009
Q: lately they have been coming on more often even for simple things like changing shampoos i get this ... A: Here are some articles that might help you out. Beating Anxiety and Phobias at: ...
Tinites, anxiety, insomnia	3/21/2009
Q: In November I had a deviated septum taken care of. A staff (not mercer) infection set into my ... A: LaTorre, For a possible answer have a look at: The Biochemistry of Insomnia at: ...
panic attacks and night terrors	3/19/2009
Q: are panic attacks and night terrors the same? Can you give me an example? A: Panic attacks and nightmares have in common the overproduction of stress hormones, probably due to ...
catnip to help me relax	3/2/2009
Q: im a 20 year old female and i suffer from major depression/SAD and anxiety. I CANT relax for the ... A: Having anxiety and depression are usually associated with an underlying metabolic disorder. I think ...
panic/anxiety causing "brain fog"	2/28/2009
Q: I have been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder and depression. It is causing me to have "brain ... A: You symptoms may be related to hypoglycemia, which is a nutritional disorder. Please test yourself ...
Sudden rise in symptoms after stopping sugar	2/13/2009
Q: I have gone through your site and material about hypoglycemia. I am suffering from severe OCD for ... A: I cannot say from a distance. If you are on the hypo diet that is all that is needed. Can you ...
Sudden rise in symptoms after stopping sugar	2/13/2009
Q: I have gone through your site and material about hypoglycemia. I am suffering from severe OCD for ... A: As far as i can see you are on the right track. You may be suffering from sugar withdrawal ...
Panic/anxiety	1/19/2009
Q: I wake up almost every morning, usually waking from a dream, and have some weird sensations. My ... A: The chemical that is rushing through your body is probably adrenaline - the fear hormone. This is a ...
sleeping too much	1/19/2009
Q: I am taking Zyprexa for Panic Disorders/Attacks and it is making sleep 15 hours daily. I tried ... A: As a Nutritional Psychologist I am not in favour of drug treatment for mood disorders. They only ...
panic	1/15/2009
Q: I have been reading that panic attacks can lead to heart disease here lately. Now I am even more ... A: Anxiety attacks usually increases the rate of heart beats, but very seldom causes heart attacks. ...
panic attacks	1/9/2009
Q: My wife has panic attacks associated with anything that has to do with end of the world stuff ... A: It seems to me that your wife may be suffering from anxiety attacks, caused by an underlying ...
Prevent question from someone else	1/8/2009
Q: I had a question regarding a previous question asked by "David" regarding symptoms he is having that ... A: I can't answer more that what have already done. Hopefully David may answer you here. I suggest ...
Problem regarding heartbeat stress	1/5/2009
Q: Let me first describe when I started this terrible situation in my life (gastric and heartbeat ... A: It s always wise to have an symptoms first checked with a doctor, but if doctors cannot anything ...
post partum panic attacks/dizziness	1/4/2009
Q: I just read a question to you from March, 2008. It was a woman who had twins and experienced panic ... A: Without presuming to know the causes one might want to investigate the possibility that you may be ...
morning panic attacks?	12/29/2008
Q: I have "episodes" off and on in the mornings, that begin with either pain in my legs or my abdominal ... A: It is always wise to have a thorough medical check-up to have a proper diagnosis, before considering ...
hi fight of flight	12/26/2008
Q: fight or flight, my body shakes i have anixety issues how do i get my body to stop shaking , do i ... A: Conventional medical practitioners do not recognize the Hypoglycemic Syndrome. They understand ...
hi fight of flight	12/23/2008
Q: fight or flight, my body shakes i have anixety issues how do i get my body to stop shaking , do i ... A: Please test yourself with the The Nutrition-Behavior Inventory Questionnaire (NBI) at: ...
passing out and dying	12/1/2008
Q: when i have an anxiety attack i cant breathe and fear that i will pass out will i wake up again or ... A: If it is due to anxiety attacks you won't die. Please see your doctor and ask him to treat you ...
Vision problems, anxiety, memory loss, swollen glands	11/28/2008
Q: Alright, I haven't posted on here before but I'm going to try and type out everything that has ... A: You seem to have a combination of various medical condition that have not been properly diagnosed ...
regarding brothers health	11/25/2008
Q: sir my brother had a problem for last 2months he is not able to control his anger and became ... A: I navneet This is a bit of a problems. One possibility is that he suffers from insulin resistance ...
Personality	11/18/2008
Q: Profile of a friend of mine. I have searched the web, talked to counselors and read books but ... A: You should be able to diagnose the problem by reading: Self Help Personal Growth Program at: ...
Re: My Hypo and Anxiety	11/12/2008
Q: Taking your advice I tried to find a nutritional psychologist in my area, but could not find one. Is ... A: Did you have a look at: Looking for Complementary Health Practititioners at: ...
getting off xanax	11/9/2008
Q: ive been on xanax .5 4times a day for about a year. about a month and a half ago i went to 3 timemes ... A: Anxiety attacks are caused by an underlying metabolic disorder and when we treat that you won't have ...
Panic and Hypo	11/4/2008
Q: I am so confused. About 5 years ago I had a severe "panic" attacks. After a couple of years of a ... A: Some of the things you could do is try taking GLYCERINE. Please search our web site for GLYCERINE. ...
Panic and Hypo	11/3/2008
Q: I am so confused. About 5 years ago I had a severe "panic" attacks. After a couple of years of a ... A: It is important to realize that hypoglycemia is an often misunderstood term. See: Hypoglycemia an ...
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 ...
Depressed	8/7/2008
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 ...
panic	8/1/2008
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 old	7/19/2008
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 old	7/18/2008
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 me	7/17/2008
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 ...
panic	7/12/2008
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 sugar	6/29/2008
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/methadone	6/26/2008
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 ...
Shingles	6/16/2008
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 ...
OCD	5/15/2008
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. ...
anxiety	5/1/2008
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 symptoms	4/30/2008
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 + diet	4/15/2008
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 shaking	4/13/2008
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 17	4/9/2008
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 phobia	4/5/2008
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 dizziness	3/30/2008
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 attacks	3/12/2008
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 ...
Anxiety	3/8/2008
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 male	3/7/2008
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 zanax	3/6/2008
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 ...
Panic	2/24/2008
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 illnesses	2/20/2008
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 OCD	2/10/2008
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 OCD	2/9/2008
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 attack	1/29/2008
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 attack	1/29/2008
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 sexuailty	1/25/2008
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 dep	1/24/2008
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 attacks	1/21/2008
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 worried	1/18/2008
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 olimelt	1/14/2008
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 sleep	1/4/2008
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: ...
nervous	12/17/2007
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 ...
nervous	12/13/2007
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 attacks	12/5/2007
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 xanax	10/21/2007
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 atacks	10/21/2007
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 disease	10/18/2007
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 anxiety	10/15/2007
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 anxiety	10/11/2007
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 weakness	10/5/2007
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 ...
phobia	10/5/2007
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 weakness	10/5/2007
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 sugar	9/23/2007
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 attacks	9/21/2007
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 attacks	9/21/2007
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 pmdd	8/31/2007
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 ...
Anxiety	8/29/2007
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 disorder	8/3/2007
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 Attacks	8/1/2007
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 friend	7/28/2007
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 hypoglycemia	7/27/2007
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 ...
sports	7/16/2007
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 Constipation	7/14/2007
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 Constipation	7/12/2007
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 toddlers	6/18/2007
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 rocking	5/17/2007
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 Attack	5/7/2007
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 Attack	5/7/2007
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 Attacks	5/1/2007
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 Explosions	4/13/2007
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 Toddlers	4/13/2007
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/Klonopin	4/7/2007
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 SSRI	3/13/2007
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 Panic	3/13/2007
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 Attacks	3/6/2007
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 GTT	3/3/2007
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 GTT	3/3/2007
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 GTT	3/3/2007
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 storms	2/18/2007
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 Palpitations	2/18/2007
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 phobias	12/26/2006
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 attacks	9/25/2006
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 withdrawal	9/16/2006
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 panics	9/6/2006
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 attacks	9/4/2006
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 Training	8/22/2006
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 ...
PTSD	8/20/2006
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 Attacks	8/19/2006
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/IBS	8/18/2006
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 ...
Weird	8/18/2006
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 Controversy	8/15/2006
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 Desensitisation	8/15/2006
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 Attacks	8/9/2006
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 attacks	7/23/2006
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 attacks	7/19/2006
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 attacks	7/17/2006
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 diet	7/11/2006
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 NBI	7/11/2006
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 NBI	7/7/2006
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 NBI	7/6/2006
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 ...
scizophrenia	7/5/2006
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 ...
scizophrenia	7/4/2006
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 hypoglycemia	7/4/2006
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 else	6/28/2006
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 attacks	6/28/2006
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 attacks	6/27/2006
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 attacks	6/26/2006
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 problems	6/17/2006
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 back	6/17/2006
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 Hypo	6/17/2006
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 Attacks	6/16/2006
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 minerals	6/16/2006
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 supplements	6/14/2006
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 site	6/14/2006
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 ...
NBI	6/14/2006
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 back	6/13/2006
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 me	6/9/2006
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 understand	6/9/2006
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 impulses	6/4/2006
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 impulses	6/3/2006
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 day	6/2/2006
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 OCD	5/30/2006
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 OCD	5/29/2006
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 OCD	5/28/2006
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 compulsive	3/7/2006
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/anxiety	11/30/2005
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 boyfriend	11/21/2005
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-anxiety	11/7/2005
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/medication	11/6/2005
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 victim	8/7/2005
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 dreams	7/26/2005
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 attacks	7/6/2005
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 Stress	6/14/2005
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 ANXIETY	5/30/2005
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 ...
panic	5/16/2005
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 odor	4/19/2005
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 attacks	3/26/2005
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 disorders	2/23/2005
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 Attacks	2/20/2005
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 problem	2/3/2005
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 legs	10/20/2004
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 ...
HELP	10/15/2004
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 ...
meds	8/31/2004
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 ...
serepax	8/10/2004
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 me	8/5/2004
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 use	7/29/2004
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 dad	7/27/2004
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 picking	7/14/2004
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 ...
question	7/3/2004
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 ...
Klonopin	6/19/2004
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 phobia	6/17/2004
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 ...
Anxiety	6/1/2004
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 please	5/20/2004
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 ...
panic	4/28/2004
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 ...
tinnitus	4/24/2004
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: ...
advice	4/12/2004
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 much	2/21/2004
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 attackes	2/12/2004
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-Depressants	1/17/2004
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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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

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Nutritional Psychotherapy of various mood disoders

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Editor of the Hypoglycemic health Association of Australia

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http://www.hypoglycemia.asn.au

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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

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

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