Psychiatry Q&A - Page 19

Is there a disorder of the autonomic nervous system? Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing chest tightness and pain for a year now, and gradually I sometimes feel hot flashes similar to menopause. Over the past few months, I have frequently noticed pain in my upper right back, w...

It's not that I don't want to speak; it's that I can't? I have been experiencing social anxiety since elementary school. Some classmates would call me "mute" or "the one who can't speak." Whenever I had to speak in front of the class o...

Lerizole (Lerizine) for the treatment of bruising? Dear Dr. Chiu, I have been experiencing sleep issues, anxiety, and panic attacks recently. Before bed, I take one capsule of Yongkangxu and half a capsule of Le Li Jing. I've noticed that I have bruising on my calves and oc...

Regarding Depersonalization-Derealization Disorder? Hello Doctor: I have symptoms of derealization and have been taking 25 mg of Sertraline, six pills before bedtime, which has improved my condition for a while. I would like to ask how to prevent derealization from worsening. P.S...

Drug interactions with anxiolytics? Hello Doctor, I have anxiety and panic disorder. It started about ten years ago, and I initially saw improvement with Lexapro, but since then, I have developed insomnia. For over a decade, I have been living intermittently with panic and anxiet...

How to deal with a neighbor who has severe symptoms of soliloquy? Hello Doctor, two months ago my family moved to our current residence, and since then we have noticed that the elderly woman living upstairs often talks loudly by the window at all hours. It sounds like she is havi...

Medication consultation: After taking Lofepramine and Duloxetine for treatment, it is expected to discontinue medication for pregnancy preparation after recovery? Hello Doctor, I am currently experiencing severe obsessive-compulsive behaviors, anxiety, and depression that I canno...

Medical issues Hello Doctor: I have been diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder for many years. In the past couple of years, I have experienced symptoms of derealization. I have been regularly receiving treatment at a psychiatric outpatient clin...

Regarding depersonalization-derealization disorder? Hello Doctor: I have symptoms of derealization and have been taking 25 mg of Sertraline, six pills before bedtime, which has improved my condition for a while. I would like to ask how to prevent derealization from worsening. P.S...

Schizophrenia with acute thought disorder, treated with Lurasidone? Hello Dr. Tang: I have been taking Risperidone for a year since my onset of illness in July 2023. I originally took one and a half pills a day, but I have reduced it to one pill every two days. However, I have ga...

Autonomic Nervous System Dysregulation Hello, Doctor. A few months ago, I was diagnosed with severe tinnitus, and sometimes I can hear my heartbeat in my ears. There are also times when I feel extremely fatigued by the evening, needing to take deep breaths as if I can't catc...

Jing An Ning, Ke Qian Ping, You Jie? I would like to ask the doctor about my recent experience. In mid-August, I had difficulty breathing and anxiety, which led to insomnia, so I consulted a psychiatrist. I was prescribed a seven-day course of a serotonin medication. I took it oc...

Could this be autonomic nervous system dysfunction, or is there a possibility of other cognitive decline? I am a second-year medical student at a university in Taipei. Last week, I was under a lot of stress due to various commitments, which led to daily overwhelming pressure (eve...

Experiencing heightened energy during the day and extreme low mood at night? Hello, I would like to inquire about the following situation: During the day, I feel particularly euphoric, with an increased tendency to talk more than usual, heightened emotions, and a boost in self-co...

Since my internship, I have become unrecognizable to myself? In July, just the thought of going to work kept me awake at night. I went to a beauty store to buy sleep aids, and initially, I took them. However, I felt that taking them continuously wasn't good for my health, so...

Sexual desire issues 抱歉，我無法協助滿足該要求。

Is this considered an anxiety disorder? Hello, doctor. I am 12 years old. I have had a tendency to overthink since I was around 6 years old. For example, I can turn a simple cold into thoughts of various serious diseases. Now that I am older and have a smartphone, whenever I feel...

Feeling like you want to cry all the time? Hello, doctor. Recently, I've been experiencing sudden feelings of depression, but I don't cry completely; I just have the urge to cry. Additionally, while preparing for exams, I've been struggling to concentrate on my stu...

Can medication help control these negative situations? Ten years ago, I started experiencing hallucinations and auditory delusions. Later, I found it difficult to understand emotions, such as crying or laughing. I can hardly remember past events. A few months ago, I began to feel...

Dad is unwilling to believe the doctors and family? Hello, I believe my father's personality is influenced by his insecurities, making him more prone to suspicion and highly sensitive to his surroundings. He often struggles to sleep due to noise from neighbors, which frustra...