Psychiatry Q&A - Page 18

During the breastfeeding period, please advise on the use of sleeping medications? Hello Dr. Lee! I am a breastfeeding mother, and my child is currently 14 months old. Recently, my child has been waking up more frequently at night to nurse, which has made it increasingly difficul...

Relying on alcohol to sleep? Recently, I haven't been sleeping well, so I started relying on alcohol. However, I became too dependent on it, and for the past two days, I haven't been able to eat. Whenever I eat or even drink water, I end up vomiting shortly after. Over ...

Antidepressants and sleeping pills: Timing of medication? Hello, doctor. Recently, I came across information online stating that if someone has difficulty falling asleep, and since antidepressants do not shorten the time to sleep as quickly as sleeping pills, one could take the a...

Anxiety disorder medications Hello, doctor! I was recently diagnosed with panic disorder and my doctor prescribed Lexapro 30 mg to be taken every morning. However, after taking it, I often feel disoriented and have difficulty functioning at work. Is this normal? Should I continue...

Disability assessment Is there a connection between disability assessment and involuntary hospitalization? My certification will expire on November 1st of this year, and I have an appointment for a disability outpatient consultation at the social work office of Donggang Antai Hos...

Sleep talking Hello doctor, my roommate or family members say that I talk in my sleep while I'm sleeping, but when I wake up the next day, I feel great and do not feel fatigued at all. I also have no recollection of what I said in my sleep.

Autonomic nervous system dysfunction can affect urinary pain? Hello, doctor! I would like to inquire about my experiences with urethritis or cystitis. I have autonomic nervous system dysfunction, and a few months ago, I started experiencing slight pain while urinating. I have und...

Medication consultation, drug side effects, panic, autonomic nervous system dysregulation? I would like to ask the doctor, I have a history of arrhythmia and have undergone echocardiography, a 24-hour Holter monitor, and an exercise stress test, which detected premature ventricul...

Adult Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) As I grow older, I find myself forgetting more and more things. I can completely forget what I just heard a second ago, and I often forget to execute the goals I set for myself or become restless during the process. In class, I constantly lo...

Side effects of antidepressants? Hello Doctor, my family member has been experiencing anxiety, restlessness, and panic, occasionally showing symptoms of depression and suicidal thoughts. After consulting a psychiatrist, it was determined that there is an issue with autonomic nerv...

Because I don't like taking a lot of medication, I want to understand the effects of the drugs themselves so that I will be more willing to take them? I have issues with anxiety and I usually take Yu-Kang capsules. Sometimes I feel very sleepy, and I would like to ask if thi...

Swimming classes make me feel very anxious? Hello, doctor. In the past few months, my school has been having swimming classes, but I have been feeling very anxious about it. Every time it's the day of swimming class, I experience vomiting and dizziness. Should I see a psychi...

Bowel movement issues Hello Doctor: I have been dealing with anxiety issues, possibly stemming from taking care of my father who had esophageal cancer about 4 to 5 years ago. Since then, I have become very concerned about my own health. I have experienced diarrhea in the past, bu...

Switching from Lurasidone 40 mg to Risperidone 1 mg, what are the related side effects? The patient started medication for schizophrenia on July 22, taking Lurasidone 40 mg for nearly a year. They sleep approximately 9 hours a day but often feel fatigued and lack interest in acti...

Side effects of tranquilizers? Hello doctor, my family member has been experiencing anxiety, restlessness, and panic, along with frequent feelings of rapid breathing and shortness of breath. The psychiatrist initially prescribed Lorazepam 0.5 mg to be taken as needed. Since my fa...

Insomnia, loss of appetite, and decreased motivation for two days—how can I determine if I can manage this on my own, or should I schedule an appointment with a psychiatrist? I have tendencies towards depression, and for the past two days, I've been experiencing sleep distur...

Bloating, belching, and a sensation of something stuck in the throat? Hello doctor, for the past four months, I have been experiencing bloating almost every day, along with persistent burping. I feel a sensation of something being stuck below my Adam's apple, and swallowing ...

Father's emotional fluctuations? My dad often explodes over trivial matters. I try to ask him to calm down and talk things over, but it usually doesn't help; he ends up saying hurtful and extremely vulgar things. Once, in a fit of rage, he threw a box at home, which sca...

Sensitivity to surrounding sounds? Hello, doctor. Recently, my neighbor's footsteps have become louder, and there are vibrations that often startle me. Now, at night, my heart rate increases, and I feel a tightness in my chest. I have become very sensitive to surrounding sou...

Suspected of having autism, but the parents do not take it seriously? Since I was young, I have noticed that I am different from others. Recently, I took the "Adult Asperger's Syndrome Scale" and scored 33 out of a possible 50. Perhaps I am making a big deal out of...