Understanding the Causes and Management of Paranoid Schizophrenia Symptoms
I would like to ask you some more questions? Hello Doctor, thank you very much for taking the time to reply to my previous message. I would like to ask you some more questions. What are the causes of the development of paranoid schizophrenia? In discussions with my family, I noti...
Dr. Chen Guangpeng reply Psychiatry
Dear Jenny, I have read your detailed account and deeply appreciate the bond you share with your brother, as well as the concern and anxiety of your family. The etiology of schizophrenia can be simply explained by the stress-diathesis model: a patient may have a predisposition t...[Read More] Understanding the Causes and Management of Paranoid Schizophrenia Symptoms
Understanding Your Brother's Mental Health: Signs of Paranoia or Adjustment Issues?
I would like to ask questions regarding mental illnesses? Hello, doctor... I would like to ask you about mental health issues. My brother graduated from National Cheng Kung University with good abilities and talents, but since he started working a year ago after completing his mi...
Dr. Chen Guangpeng reply Psychiatry
Dear Jenny, From your description of your brother, a picture of a paranoid delusion emerges. The question is, does he have a mental illness? What is the diagnosis? Your brother indeed exhibits clear symptoms of delusion, and there are several possibilities to consider: First, ...[Read More] Understanding Your Brother's Mental Health: Signs of Paranoia or Adjustment Issues?
Exploring Alternatives for Schizophrenia Treatment: Medication Options and Dosages
Schizophrenia Hello Doctor: I am a patient with schizophrenia and have previously taken Seroquel—100 mg in the morning and 100 mg at night; Zyprexa 5 mg at bedtime; and Risperdal 2 mg at night, but I couldn't get up in the morning and didn't sleep at noon, whereas I use...
Dr. Chen Guangpeng reply Psychiatry
Dear patient, The response to medication can vary greatly among individuals, and what works for others may not necessarily serve as a sufficient reference for you. Based on your extensive medication experience, I can draw at least two conclusions: first, you have a good attendin...[Read More] Exploring Alternatives for Schizophrenia Treatment: Medication Options and Dosages
Managing Unstable Emotions in a Family Member: Seeking Help for Mental Health
Please ask another question? Dear Dr. Chen, Thank you for taking the time to respond to my questions. My father is 55 years old. We have been taking him to see doctors, but when we arrive at the hospital, he behaves normally, making it difficult for the doctors to make a decisio...
Dr. Chen Guangpeng reply Psychiatry
Dear Annie: I'm glad to see that you have taken the first step, and I believe this will be the beginning of your journey towards success. Regarding the issue of reaching a consensus among family members, we understand the concerns and defensiveness of your father's rela...[Read More] Managing Unstable Emotions in a Family Member: Seeking Help for Mental Health
Understanding and Addressing Paranoia in Family Dynamics
What disease is this? Hello Doctor: My father has been frequently arguing with my mother for over a year, believing that she is unfaithful. He becomes suspicious whenever he sees other men, or even men who have contact with my mother (like vegetable vendors), thinking that she is...
Dr. Chen Guangpeng reply Psychiatry
Hello Annie, After reading your detailed account, I deeply empathize with the pain your mother, family, and even your father are experiencing. I hope the following response can be of assistance. Although there isn't much basic and related information about your father, base...[Read More] Understanding and Addressing Paranoia in Family Dynamics
How to Assess and Manage Work-Related Stress Effectively
Stress Hello Dr. Chen! How can I assess whether my work stress is excessive, and what are the appropriate ways to relieve that stress if it is too high? Thank you...
Dr. Chen Guangpeng reply Psychiatry
Hello, Xiao Huang: Regarding your inquiry about excessive work-related stress, it is indeed a common issue in modern society. Managing work stress is a complex subject that is difficult to explain clearly in a limited space. Fortunately, there are many expert publications availa...[Read More] How to Assess and Manage Work-Related Stress Effectively
Struggling with OCD: A Journey Through Unwanted Thoughts and Treatments
Pain I have been suffering from obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) for over three years. I have been taking medication at Cheng Kung University Hospital, but the results have not been good. I have tried Zoloft, Prozac, Luvox, and Cymbalta, but none have been effective. Only Zolo...
Dr. Chen Guangpeng reply Psychiatry
Dear patient, I empathize with you as you struggle with your symptoms and the lack of effective treatment. There is still significant room for research and treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and the efficacy is not particularly high (at least 20-40% of cases remai...[Read More] Struggling with OCD: A Journey Through Unwanted Thoughts and Treatments
Studying Abroad with Schizophrenia: Accessing Risperdal and Healthcare
Schizophrenia I have schizophrenia and am taking Risperdal. I want to study abroad for two years. How can I obtain Risperdal medication? Do foreign hospitals have this type of medication? Are there health insurance and psychiatric services available? How are the medical costs cal...
Dr. Chen Guangpeng reply Psychiatry
Dear patient, I am glad to have the opportunity to discuss with you again, and congratulations on your chance to study abroad. Risperdal has been on the market for many years and, due to its aforementioned advantages, is used in the field of psychiatry worldwide, including acro...[Read More] Studying Abroad with Schizophrenia: Accessing Risperdal and Healthcare
Understanding Risperdal: Long-Term Use and Side Effects for Schizophrenia
Risperdal is an antipsychotic medication primarily used to treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and irritability associated with autistic The doctor indicated that schizophrenia requires lifelong medication? I have schizophrenia and am currently taking Risperdal, 1 mg in the mo...
Dr. Chen Guangpeng reply Psychiatry
Dear patient, Based on the detailed description of the medication bag you provided, it seems that you are receiving treatment at a highly advanced hospital, where you can expect to receive comprehensive and appropriate care. Your questions should not be difficult to address, so ...[Read More] Understanding Risperdal: Long-Term Use and Side Effects for Schizophrenia
Understanding Schizophrenia: Medication, Genetics, and Treatment Options
Schizophrenia I have read a book about schizophrenia that mentions long-term use of psychiatric medications can lead to birth defects, and that schizophrenia is hereditary. How credible is this information? I have been taking my medication regularly for three months without any r...
Dr. Chen Guangpeng reply Psychiatry
1. Some psychiatric medications may cause fetal malformations, especially during the first trimester of pregnancy (for example, long-term use of Valium may lead to cleft lip and palate). Therefore, if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, you should discuss your medica...[Read More] Understanding Schizophrenia: Medication, Genetics, and Treatment Options
Can Schizophrenia Be Cured? Medications and Long-Term Effects Explained
Mental illness Can schizophrenia be cured? What medications are used? Will long-term use of these medications cause side effects?
Dr. Chen Guangpeng reply Psychiatry
Hello Mr. Chen: You have raised a question that many people are concerned about, covering the prognosis and pharmacology of schizophrenia. I will try to explain each aspect separately, hoping you can understand. Generally speaking, schizophrenia is a chronic disorder. To illustra...[Read More] Can Schizophrenia Be Cured? Medications and Long-Term Effects Explained
Understanding Emotional Infidelity: Signs, Symptoms, and Solutions
Emotional infidelity My husband has been experiencing insomnia lately and often gets up at night to meditate. I really don't understand what he is panicking about. To prevent him from having any issues during the day that he won't share with me, I can only secretly obse...
Dr. Chen Guangpeng reply Psychiatry
Hello Ms. A-Jing, Regarding your husband's issues, I believe they should be divided into two parts: the first is the frequent phone calls to a certain woman, and the second is the insomnia and meditation attempts. For the first part, there are many details that need clari...[Read More] Understanding Emotional Infidelity: Signs, Symptoms, and Solutions
Is Changing Hospitals a Good Option for My Sister's Delusional Disorder?
My family member has delusional disorder? My sister has delusional disorder and is being treated at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, but her condition is not improving. The doctor mentioned that she has been treated with high-dose medication. Our family is considering switching her ...
Dr. Chen Guangpeng reply Psychiatry
Dear family member of the patient, Thank you for your letter, which raises a common concern regarding treatment efficacy, prognosis, and strategies. First, mental illnesses are chronic conditions, and it is ideal to maintain a stable and continuous doctor-patient relationship; s...[Read More] Is Changing Hospitals a Good Option for My Sister's Delusional Disorder?