Should You See a Doctor for Your Lightning Phobia?
Should I see a doctor for this condition? Whether in the past or present, seeing lightning causes me to breathe rapidly, my whole body trembles, and I lose control of my movements while feeling a sense of panic. However, my condition has been worsening lately. After a heavy rain ...
Dr. Cai Qijin reply Psychiatry
Hello: According to what you described, "When I see lightning, I experience rapid breathing, my whole body shakes, I am unable to control my movements while doing tasks, and I feel panic... I also get scared when car headlights suddenly flash." It seems that things rela...[Read More] Should You See a Doctor for Your Lightning Phobia?
Understanding Emotional Instability: Coping with Family Mental Health Issues
Emotional instability Hello, doctor. This issue has troubled my mother, my brother, and me since we were young. My father often gets into heated arguments with my mother over trivial matters, verbally abusing her to the point of losing control, and sometimes he even seems to want...
Dr. Cai Qijin reply Psychiatry
Hello: It seems that your father may have issues with emotional instability, which can be caused by various factors such as alcohol or substance abuse, personality disorders, stress, or mental illness. A medical evaluation is necessary. It is advisable to encourage your father to...[Read More] Understanding Emotional Instability: Coping with Family Mental Health Issues
Managing Emotional Ups and Downs: Understanding Your Feelings
Emotional fluctuations are significant? It's been a while since I've been able to laugh and joke with my classmates outside, but every time I go home on the weekends, I have so much to share with my mom. However, small things often irritate me, causing my tone to become...
Dr. Cai Qijin reply Psychiatry
Hello: The stage of growth involves many new experiences with the world, marking an important phase of separating from parental care and developing self-identity and peer relationships. During this stage, many new values and ideas gradually take shape, and this process can lead t...[Read More] Managing Emotional Ups and Downs: Understanding Your Feelings
Understanding Binge Eating Disorder: Signs and Self-Reflection
Inability to control oneself: Binge Eating Disorder? Hello, doctor. After doing some research online, I'm a bit confused about whether I have binge eating disorder. I usually restrain myself from eating too much in front of others, and for dinner, I mostly have soup, steamed...
Dr. Cai Qijin reply Psychiatry
Hello: Binge eating behavior often stems from an excessive concern about external body image (weight), which leads to dieting and weight loss efforts, ultimately resulting in compensatory eating. The guilt following binge episodes can further create psychological stress, exacerba...[Read More] Understanding Binge Eating Disorder: Signs and Self-Reflection