Overcoming Anxiety After Depression: Finding Your Path to Recovery
Post-depression I previously received treatment for depression, and I improved over time, so my doctor advised me to stop attending sessions. However, I still feel very anxious when I encounter certain situations, and I become so nervous when speaking to others that I struggle to...
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Kenny, you are someone with high self-expectations but lacking in self-confidence. From a psychological perspective, you serve as a good example of a patient with depression. Current epidemiological statistics in psychiatry indicate that nearly everyone will experience a "de...[Read More] Overcoming Anxiety After Depression: Finding Your Path to Recovery
Understanding Suicidal Thoughts: Seeking Help and Support
I'm sorry I'm really sorry to hear that you're feeling this way. It's very important that
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What method would you like to use? It is said that the afterlife depends on your own choices. At the moment of death, if it is a "natural death," it is often associated with great happiness; conversely, if it is caused by external forces, it is often accompanied by feel...[Read More] Understanding Suicidal Thoughts: Seeking Help and Support
Understanding Symptoms of Psychosomatic Disorders: A Personal Journey
What are the symptoms? Hello, Doctor: I have some questions I would like to ask you. I am a patient with a neurosis, and I often forget things or events, which contributes to a gloomy aspect of my life. My work attitude is to do my best, but I always feel less capable and learn a...
Dr. Chen Mingzhe reply Psychiatry
"Developmental delay" cannot be defined in a 22-year-old woman like you; it generally applies to preschool-aged children. Your situation may be related to symptoms of "neurosis." Additionally, due to your vague description of the car accident that occurred in ...[Read More] Understanding Symptoms of Psychosomatic Disorders: A Personal Journey
Can Dogmatyl and Serenal Be Taken Together Safely?
Medication issues Is there any concern that taking Dogmatyl and Serenal together might negate each other's effects?
Dr. Chen Mingzhe reply Psychiatry
Regarding your question, due to insufficient information provided, I can only confirm that the effects of these two medications will not counteract each other. However, since the daily dosage and your specific medical condition were not provided, I am unable to give a detailed re...[Read More] Can Dogmatyl and Serenal Be Taken Together Safely?
Is Depression Predestined? Exploring the Impact of Antidepressants on Emotions
Is this something that was destined to happen? After taking antidepressants, my emotions have become very stable—so stable that I feel numb to my surroundings. I can watch a thrilling and exciting movie without feeling anything. If I don't take them, a host of issues arise; ...
Dr. Chen Mingzhe reply Psychiatry
Dear X: It is normal for emotions to be influenced by external factors, which is one of the differences between humans and animals. Depression is not necessarily predetermined to occur. Regarding this issue, I recommend reading some popular books related to the topic, such as &qu...[Read More] Is Depression Predestined? Exploring the Impact of Antidepressants on Emotions
Why Reality Lacks the Perfection of Our Fantasies: A Mental Health Perspective
Why is reality not as perfect as in our fantasies? This has been my most helpless realization from childhood to adulthood, a sense of helplessness that is truly despairing.
Dr. Chen Mingzhe reply Psychiatry
Dear Die: In real life, it is often difficult to achieve our desires because we cannot shape the reality we want according to our wishes, leading to imperfection. However, what is the definition of perfection? Regarding a specific event, what may seem perfect from your perspectiv...[Read More] Why Reality Lacks the Perfection of Our Fantasies: A Mental Health Perspective
Effective Strategies to Enhance Focus While Managing Medication Side Effects
What methods can significantly enhance focus and concentration? I am currently taking three medications: Efexor, Dogmatyl, and Serenal. Due to my symptoms and the drowsiness caused by these medications, my concentration has significantly decreased. Are there any methods to addres...
Dr. Chen Mingzhe reply Psychiatry
Efexor is an antidepressant with mild sedative effects, while Dogmatyl is an antipsychotic that reduces racing thoughts without any sedative effects. Serenal is an anxiolytic with slight sedative properties. Therefore, the medications you are currently using may cause mild sedati...[Read More] Effective Strategies to Enhance Focus While Managing Medication Side Effects
Overcoming Intrusive Melodies: Coping Strategies for OCD Symptoms
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Hello Dr. Chen, I am currently a student and have been troubled by a particular issue for a long time: whenever I hear a melody or song that I find pleasant, my brain continuously replays those melodies or music, and I cannot interrupt this beh...
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Nopia, I believe that this mental distress has been ongoing for some time, do you know that? According to the definitions and diagnostic criteria of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in psychology, there are some key components. OCD is divided into obsessive thoughts and compul...[Read More] Overcoming Intrusive Melodies: Coping Strategies for OCD Symptoms