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Understanding Inpatient Treatment for Depression and Financial Aid Options

What are the details of inpatient treatment for depression? 1. As mentioned, the doctor recommends hospitalization. If there are financial difficulties, where should one apply for emergency assistance to receive proper treatment? 2. Besides short-term hospitalization, which organ...

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Hello, regarding emergency assistance issues, it is advisable to consult the social work department of the local hospital to effectively utilize community resources (such as those from charitable organizations and religious groups). If necessary, the social work department can re...

Overcoming Loneliness: A College Student's Struggle with Social Anxiety

It's been a long time, and the problem has remained unresolved? Hello, Doctor: I am a sophomore in college, and I have been struggling with interpersonal relationships at school. Although I can talk to people, it's only superficial interactions. As a result, my life has...

Dr. Chen Fengwei reply Psychiatry
Hello, Xiao Hua. I apologize for not receiving your email earlier, which is why I am only now seeing your question. The issue you mentioned has been troubling you for a long time, and it may have been a part of your life for quite some time. You must have a long story to share, a...

Overcoming School Anxiety: Navigating Peer Relationships and Self-Doubt

It's almost time to go to school? Hello! I feel like my classmates really dislike me. They say I'm too fake, too pretentious, and too arrogant. I'm very afraid that they talk bad about me and laugh at me. I feel more comfortable around familiar classmates, but I be...

Dr. Chen Fengwei reply Psychiatry
Hello, Xiao Le: If you already have some close friends with whom you can interact comfortably and find someone to talk to when you have something to say, your social relationships can be considered good. From your question, it seems that you care a lot about how others perceive y...

Should I Return for a Follow-Up? Navigating Mental Health Challenges

Doctor, should I return for a follow-up appointment? Hello, doctor. I have a question for you. I previously had severe depression and was in treatment for about six months. Later, I felt okay and stopped taking my medication on my own. Occasionally, I relied on sleeping pills to ...

Dr. Chen Fengwei reply Psychiatry
Hello: Based on what you've described, it seems that you often find yourself in an unstable state, frequently experiencing feelings of losing control, emotional dysregulation, and deviating from your usual routine. During this time, I still recommend that you continue to see...

Overthinking and Anxiety: How to Find Calm in a Chaotic Mind

Daydreaming Doctor... I often find myself overthinking, and after a while, it makes me feel dizzy and overwhelmed. The times I tend to overthink are usually when I feel lonely or when I watch some scary or bizarre reports on TV. I start to spiral into these thoughts, and even whe...

Dr. Chen Fengwei reply Psychiatry
Hello: It's actually difficult to provide you with precise advice based on this description. Relaxing your emotions may be helpful, and I recommend seeking assistance from a psychological counselor or a psychiatric outpatient clinic, where they can offer some relaxation tech...

Overcoming Social Anxiety: A College Student's Journey to Connection

I'm here Hello Doctor, I am a college student with an introverted and shy personality. I find it difficult to engage in conversations and laugh with my classmates. When I see them having friendly discussions, I feel intimidated and fear being ridiculed. My relationships with...

Dr. Chen Fengwei reply Psychiatry
Hello KK, I apologize for the delay in my response as I was unaware there was an issue. From your description, it seems that some of the problems stem from your "feelings," which may be overly sensitive and prone to negative emotions, thereby affecting your interpersona...