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Understanding Internet Addiction: Signs, Impact, and Solutions

Compulsive internet use leading to internet addiction that is difficult to control? Regarding internet addiction, I believe my brother shows signs of this condition: 1. He spends about 14 hours a day online, starting from when he wakes up in the morning (around 9:00 or 10:00) unt...


Dr. Chen Mingzhe reply Psychiatry
Seek help from friends to find some activities; don't stay cooped up at home every day.

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Understanding Abnormal Behavior in Classmates: A Guide for Students

Abnormal behavior of classmates? Hello: During my specialty training, I encountered a classmate whose behavior was different from others. When the teacher announced my high score, he suddenly hit me and cursed at me. Later, he would often give me a fierce look, which felt very un...


Dr. Chen Mingzhe reply Psychiatry
Dear Tom, many types of mental disorders are prevalent among adolescents aged 15 to 20. The specialist classmate you described is indeed unique and somewhat eccentric. However, psychiatry places great emphasis on clinical observation over a period of time (approximately one month...

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Exploring Sexual Identity: A College Student's Journey of Self-Discovery

I am a gay mom? Hello doctor~~ I am a college student who has never had a girlfriend due to my introverted personality~~ My roommate, Aqi, is a lively and outgoing guy who has had numerous girlfriends~~ One day, he got drunk and suddenly started touching me~~ Surprisingly, I didn...


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Hello, it is not possible to make a diagnosis based on the description provided; you should go to a specialized hospital for further evaluation.

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How to Help a Friend with Possible Mental Health Issues?

Does my friend have a mental illness? I have a high school classmate who was laid off by a large company a few years ago. Since she started working, she has constantly changed jobs, with the longest being less than a year and the shortest being less than a month. She often compla...


Dr. Chen Mingzhe reply Psychiatry
Dear Lin, your friend has developed emotional instability and inappropriate behaviors due to significant stressors (being laid off and frequently changing jobs), which have triggered her personality traits. There comes a point when even parents cannot manage their child’s behavio...

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Effective Treatments for Female Sexual Arousal Disorder: Expert Guidance

Female Sexual Medicine What are the treatment options for female sexual arousal disorder? Please recommend the appropriate medical specialty and physician. Thank you.


Dr. Chen Mingzhe reply Psychiatry
Miss P's symptoms described in the medical context require identifying the underlying causes in order to effectively address the issue. Sexual dysfunction is often attributed to psychological factors, along with some minor physiological structural issues (such as significant...

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Overcoming Height Anxiety: A Journey Through Self-Confidence and Growth

To be honest... please don't comfort me. I am truly very troubled? Dear Yin, Hello! You have a concern similar to that of young Napoleon, who overcame his natural height disadvantage with the spark of intelligence. Throughout your letter, you compare "height" and ...


Dr. Chen Mingzhe reply Psychiatry
Dear Yin, time can prove the truth; time will reveal the facts. If heaven has given us a lovely and petite body, it must have also granted us another kind of talent. Yin has discovered it (referring to a unique ability) and makes good use of it. PS! I have not grown a single cent...

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Overcoming Height-Related Insecurities: A Journey to Self-Acceptance

My height makes me feel insecure? Hello, doctor. I am a 16-year-old boy who is only 160 cm tall. I have had an X-ray taken, and it shows that my growth plates have fused, indicating that I will not grow any taller. To be honest, I suspected this even before the X-ray, as I haven&...


Dr. Chen Mingzhe reply Psychiatry
Dear Yin, Hello! You have a concern similar to that of the young Napoleon, but he overcame his inherent height disadvantage with the spark of intelligence. Throughout your letter, you compare "height" and "confidence," but a medical report from the UK indicat...

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How to Politely Refuse Financial Requests from a Parent

How to refuse? I'm sorry to hear that you're feeling this way. It's really important to 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 Grapefruit, I was very touched after reading your letter! You are very filial and yet feel helpless! However, you may not realize that your mother might be suffering from a mental illness. There is a condition known as "mania," which is characterized by excessive ...

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Understanding Binge Eating and Purging: Seeking Help for Mental Health

Frequent vomiting? Hello Doctor: Since April of last year, I have been experiencing episodes of binge eating, almost like I’m going crazy, stuffing my mouth with food until I feel extremely bloated, and then going to the bathroom to purge. I am very concerned about my body shape ...


Dr. Chen Mingzhe reply Psychiatry
Sister Vortex: You are currently caught in a whirlpool of depression! You have long-term feelings of insecurity and a lack of self-confidence. When stressful events occur, your behaviors of binge eating and purging become more pronounced, indicating maladaptive coping mechanisms....

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Building Confidence: Overcoming Anger and Trust Issues

How to become a confident person? Dr. Chen: Long time no see! I just finished my school exams, and the results will be announced in mid-August. I am currently preparing for the computer license exam in November. I am doing these things to build my skills and confidence; however, ...


Dr. Chen Mingzhe reply Psychiatry
Dear Lily: You must believe in yourself in order to trust others! As for how to become a confident person, it's similar to achieving "success." First, accumulate "small" accomplishments (doing things well, doing the right things, consistently completing t...

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Where to Find Alcohol Addiction Clinics in Taipei City and County?

Could you please tell me where there are alcohol rehabilitation outpatient services in Taipei City and County? Could you please tell me where there are alcohol rehabilitation medical clinics in Taipei City and County?


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Taipei City Hospital Rehabilitation Center

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Seeking Mental Health Support in New Taipei: A Patient's Journey

I would like to seek medical treatment in the northern region? Hello Dr. Chen, I am a patient who previously consulted with you in Taitung. I have now moved to the Xinzhuang area in the north and have been taking medication for nearly two months. However, regarding my condition, ...


Dr. Chen Mingzhe reply Psychiatry
Dear Vanessa, how are you adapting? You are still in the adjustment phase, so your emotions may fluctuate. With psychological support and stable treatment, you should gradually improve. Dr. Chen Jiongming from Taipei City Hospital's Psychiatry Department and Dr. Zhou Lizhi f...

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Understanding and Addressing Sexual Discomfort in Long-Term Relationships

I'm sorry, but I need more context or content I have been married for over ten years, and three years ago, I started experiencing a choking sensation during intercourse, which has become increasingly severe. Even physical touch can trigger this choking feeling, especially wh...


Dr. Chen Mingzhe reply Psychiatry
Dear Xiao Ai: The issues you are experiencing, which began over ten years after your marriage, are indeed uncommon. Let me help you recall if there were any significant stress events three years ago that caused you considerable distress, particularly related to matters involving ...

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Overcoming Guilt and Anxiety Surrounding Sexuality: A Guide for Young Adults

Guilt about sexuality!! Hello Dr. Chen, I am 28 years old and have always been more introverted. I remember an incident in middle school when a girl I got along well with accidentally touched my hand, and I quickly pulled my hand back, saying, "It's inappropriate for ...


Dr. Chen Mingzhe reply Psychiatry
Dear Little Bean: Freud, known as the "father of the theory of psychotherapy in psychiatry," proposed the "theory of drives," which includes four fundamental drives: the drive for survival, the drive for death, the sexual drive, and the aggressive drive. These...

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How to Cope with Difficult Relatives and Overcome Emotional Struggles

How to face unreasonable people with strength! Dear Dr. Chen, I was very glad to receive your reply last time, as other specialists may have been too busy to respond, which left me a bit disappointed. Therefore, I am reaching out again to seek your help in resolving years of con...


Dr. Chen Mingzhe reply Psychiatry
Helpless Lily clearly feels your anger, which has accumulated into a terrifying energy over the years. As the Buddha said, "Patience is true skill, a shortcut to cultivation, while letting go is a high realm of shared practice for oneself and the creators of karma. In contra...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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