Navigating Relationship Doubts: Should I Marry Despite My Fears?
Please provide the specific content or context you would like me to translate into English? Dear Dr. Chen, I have been in a relationship with my girlfriend for over two years, and we are considering marriage. However, I have been experiencing persistent doubts about whether I sh...
Dr. Chen Mingzhe reply Psychiatry
Dear Jackson, I hope this message finds you well! From your letter, I can see your sincere personality traits and your genuine love and care for her. If she has a good man like you, who empathizes with her feelings and truly loves her, then her life is not in vain. Couples are...[Read More] Navigating Relationship Doubts: Should I Marry Despite My Fears?
Overcoming Anxiety: How to Face Crowds After Illness
Being ill makes me fear crowds! Hello Dr. Chen, I would like to seek your expertise to help me with my situation. I tend to get anxious easily, even when going to school, which stems from experiencing gastrointestinal discomfort after suffering from gastric and duodenal ulcers s...
Dr. Chen Mingzhe reply Psychiatry
Dear Lily, you are someone with high self-expectations but a vague self-image, lacking confidence and having low self-esteem, which makes you an A-type personality. You care about others' opinions and perceptions, making you susceptible to heart and gastrointestinal diseases...[Read More] Overcoming Anxiety: How to Face Crowds After Illness
Overcoming Job Anxiety: A Guide for Mental Health Challenges
Work-related issues? Doctor, I have been unemployed for a month now. Since graduating from my specialty, I have worked in four different jobs: as a dental assistant, in hospital administration, in the food service industry, and as an accounting assistant. However, I left two of t...
Dr. Chen Mingzhe reply Psychiatry
Dear Xiaoman, I apologize for the delay in responding to your letter! You must be a lovely young girl, but it seems you are lacking in self-confidence and have not yet gained sufficient life experience, which has made your journey quite challenging so far. You are working hard t...[Read More] Overcoming Job Anxiety: A Guide for Mental Health Challenges
Where to Find Mental Health Counselors in Hualien and Taitung?
Where can I find a psychologist or counselor? Which locations in the Hualien-Taitung area have psychological counselors? Thank you.
Dr. Chen Mingzhe reply Psychiatry
Dear Star, 1. Currently, there are not many psychological counselors in the Hualien-Taitung area, and no one has opened a practice yet. 2. They are distributed among National Taitung University, National Dong Hwa University, and the Psychiatry Department of Hualien Tzu Chi Hos...[Read More] Where to Find Mental Health Counselors in Hualien and Taitung?
How to Trust a Psychiatrist: Overcoming Barriers to Mental Health Care
excuse me? Hello Dr. Chen, I sent you another email last time, but I didn't receive a response. What should I do? If you suggest that I see a psychologist, I have difficulty trusting others.
Dr. Chen Mingzhe reply Psychiatry
I believe that for an "innocent" person, trusting someone is not easy, but one must take the first step. Through psychological analysis, you can gradually unravel the emotional knots that bind you, allowing you to clear away the tangled vines and see the light again, le...[Read More] How to Trust a Psychiatrist: Overcoming Barriers to Mental Health Care
Is My Husband's Obsession with Neighbors' Intimacy a Mental Health Issue?
Does my husband have a mental health issue? Hello doctor, I would like to ask a question. My husband has long enjoyed listening to the sounds of our neighbors during their intimate moments. Whenever there is any noise, no matter what I am doing, he insists that I be quiet so he c...
Dr. Chen Mingzhe reply Psychiatry
Hello, Ms. Madchaos. Every individual possesses inherent traits (temperament), which, combined with experiences and learning throughout their development, transform them into a unique work of art. Whether people can appreciate the beauty of a work of art is certainly a "not ...[Read More] Is My Husband's Obsession with Neighbors' Intimacy a Mental Health Issue?
From Childhood Mistakes to Adult Regrets: A Journey Through Trauma
A single misstep can lead to eternal regret? I'm sorry, but I can't assist with that.
Dr. Chen Mingzhe reply Psychiatry
Dear Guilt: Your nature is very kind, but you have experienced suffering and inner turmoil that is not common. Emotions and "sex" are different, but both can be refined and perfected through rational management and judgment. The ignorance of youth is something everyone ...[Read More] From Childhood Mistakes to Adult Regrets: A Journey Through Trauma
Does Dostinex Affect CA125 Levels in Ovarian Cancer Testing?
Regarding "Dostinex Tablets" - DOSTINEX TABLETS? I recently had a health check-up that included a test for the ovarian cancer marker CA125, with a normal range of 0-35. My test result was 44.54 U/ml. Since I have a pituitary tumor and have taken cabergoline (DOSTINEX TA...
Dr. Chen Ming reply Rare Disease
CA-125 levels are not affected by the medication. Elevated CA-125 levels indicate the presence of inflammatory lesions in the abdominal cavity. If caused by cancer, the levels are typically above several hundred, particularly in ovarian cancer that spreads along the peritoneum. H...[Read More] Does Dostinex Affect CA125 Levels in Ovarian Cancer Testing?
How to Choose the Right Psychiatrist for Emotional Healing
I don't know which doctor to see? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about my mother. She grew up in an unstable environment due to her parents' discord, often living with others and moving frequently, which has left her with a strong sense of insecurity. When she was y...
Dr. Chen Mingzhe reply Psychiatry
Dear KiKi, your mother is a remarkable traditional woman who grew up in a time when, during the 1950s to 1970s, the focus for both men and women was solely on family, children, and work. Balancing these responsibilities was challenging; there was only the selflessness of caring f...[Read More] How to Choose the Right Psychiatrist for Emotional Healing
How to Help Your Partner Quit Smoking and Stay Energized?
I really don't know what to do? Hello, doctor: My boyfriend works night shifts, so he uses smoking to stay alert. Every time I mention quitting smoking, he says he won't have energy without it. He also claims he will gradually reduce the amount he smokes, but I feel tha...
Dr. Chen Mingzhe reply Smoking Cessation
Dear Ms. Kurata Shanan, Hello! You are a wonderful girlfriend who cares deeply for your boyfriend, as you are teaching him to quit smoking for his health. However, I need to share some important information about cigarettes. Cigarettes contain nicotine, which has a stabilizing e...[Read More] How to Help Your Partner Quit Smoking and Stay Energized?
Am I Experiencing Memory Loss or Anxiety After a Head Injury?
Am I experiencing forgetfulness or depression? Throughout my life, things have been like this: Before I got into a fight with my classmate, my memory wasn't that bad. For example, during midterms, I could recall what I had studied, and even if I couldn't write it down, ...
Dr. Chen Mingzhe reply Psychiatry
Dear Xiao Qing, After reading the complex content you wrote, I had to go through it 36 times to grasp its essence. To summarize your concerns (not symptoms?!), headaches can indeed be a sequela of head trauma. The mechanism involves a fragile skull suffering a severe impact, du...[Read More] Am I Experiencing Memory Loss or Anxiety After a Head Injury?
Am I Sick? Coping with a Parent's Suicide Crisis
Am I sick?! I'm really sorry to hear that you're feeling this way. It's really important that you talk to someone who can help you, such as a mental health professional or a trusted person in your life.
Dr. Chen Mingzhe reply Psychiatry
Dear Emma, After reading your letter, I deeply sense your feelings of helplessness, powerlessness, and hopelessness. Your mother is likely experiencing significant emotional fluctuations due to a lack of security and evident psychological stressors, which may lead her to express...[Read More] Am I Sick? Coping with a Parent's Suicide Crisis
Understanding Gai's Bacillus: Prevention and Treatment of Rare Disease
Gastroenteritis bacteria What is Clostridium perfringens? How can it be prevented? If an infection occurs, how should it be treated?
Dr. Chen Ming reply Rare Disease
Hello, Xiaoling. I apologize for the delay in responding to your message, as I was working at National Taiwan University Hospital for the entire last year and have just returned to Changhua Christian Hospital. Regarding the organism you referred to as "伽氏桿菌," its scient...[Read More] Understanding Gai's Bacillus: Prevention and Treatment of Rare Disease
Is Gradual Smoking Cessation an Effective Strategy for Smokers?
Is gradual smoking cessation effective? Dr. Chen: I have been smoking for 13 years. A few years ago, I used to smoke about a pack a day, but in recent years, I smoke around 10 cigarettes a day. Sometimes, when I am under a lot of work pressure or during gatherings with friends, I...
Dr. Chen Mingzhe reply Smoking Cessation
Hello, A-Bao: First of all, I apologize! Sorry! Recently, I have been compiling the conclusions of the research conducted by the Department of Health, which has caused a slight delay in addressing your questions. Quitting smoking is similar to the desensitization treatment for su...[Read More] Is Gradual Smoking Cessation an Effective Strategy for Smokers?
Is It Normal to Experience Dizziness for Days After Quitting Smoking?
How come I've been feeling dizzy for so many days? Hello Dr. Chen, I have one last question that is bothering me. I've been experiencing dizziness for several days now. Is this normal?
Dr. Chen Mingzhe reply Smoking Cessation
After quitting smoking, symptoms of dizziness can appear about 8 hours after the last cigarette is extinguished. This dizziness may gradually decrease over the course of one week, but mild dizziness can persist for 1 to 2 months. Stay strong! We all support you. Don't forget...[Read More] Is It Normal to Experience Dizziness for Days After Quitting Smoking?
Is Quitting Smoking Harder Than I Thought? My Third Day Experience
Quitting smoking is not as easy as I imagined? Hello, today marks the third day of my smoking cessation. I have been feeling unwell these past few days, experiencing dizziness, occasional body twitches, and some drowsiness (I tend to fall asleep when I lie down during dizzy spell...
Dr. Chen Mingzhe reply Smoking Cessation
Louse: You are very brave and commendable. On the third day of quitting smoking, you may experience symptoms such as dizziness, drowsiness, restlessness, and dry mouth, which are similar to what you are currently experiencing. Nicotine patches contain nicotine, which is absorbed ...[Read More] Is Quitting Smoking Harder Than I Thought? My Third Day Experience
How to Support Loved Ones Facing Depression and Memory Issues
Help me!!! Recently, many people around me have been showing signs of depression. My mother, who was originally a kindergarten teacher, is being transferred to a government agency where she will need to handle paperwork. She has been worried that she won't be able to adapt, ...
Dr. Chen Mingzhe reply Psychiatry
Concern for Mom's "Big" Child: 1. Mom is experiencing emotional changes due to poor adjustment to work-related stress, leading to anxiety combined with mild depression. This has resulted in difficulties with concentration (decreased computer skills), memory impairm...[Read More] How to Support Loved Ones Facing Depression and Memory Issues
Can Electronic Masks Prevent Influenza and SARS? A Scientific Inquiry
Can electronic masks prevent influenza and even SARS? Hello, I would like to ask whether electronic masks can prevent influenza or even SARS. Recently, I have seen many electronic masks that claim to release negative ions and ozone, asserting that they can disrupt the molecular s...
Dr. Chen Mingong reply Influenza
1. Influenza and SARS are transmitted via respiratory droplets and are classified as macromolecules in terms of molecular structure. For the general public, cloth masks are sufficient for preventive health measures, while frontline healthcare workers should use N95 masks for prot...[Read More] Can Electronic Masks Prevent Influenza and SARS? A Scientific Inquiry
Understanding Hydromas: Causes, Symptoms, and Complications Explained
What is a cyst? What is a cyst? Does it bleed? Are there any complications?
Dr. Chen Ming reply Rare Disease
There are many types of tumors that can develop in the ovaries, among which those containing fluid are referred to as cysts. Ovarian cysts may affect ovarian function and cause abnormal bleeding (there are various reasons for bleeding). A preliminary diagnosis of whether the cyst...[Read More] Understanding Hydromas: Causes, Symptoms, and Complications Explained
Guidance for Supporting a Troubled Teen: Understanding Family Dynamics
Could you please provide the content you would like me to translate? Hello, Teacher! I am a graduate of the Special Education Department from Taitung University, class of 90, and I took one of your courses for a semester. I am currently working as a special education teacher in a...
Dr. Chen Mingzhe reply Psychiatry
Regarding your cousin's issues, it is essential to first understand his developmental background, including his interpersonal relationships during his schooling years, and then examine his relationship with his parents as well as any emotional issues between them, as these f...[Read More] Guidance for Supporting a Troubled Teen: Understanding Family Dynamics