Seeing Things: Are Your Long Hours on the Computer Causing Hallucinations?
Suspected visual hallucinations due to eye strain? Hello, doctor. I am a male university student, and due to academic requirements and my status as a prospective graduate student, I spend long hours using the computer (over 10 hours a day). Recently, I have been experiencing freq...
Dr. Chen Yanzhi reply Psychiatry
Mr. Chen: Hello, it is recommended that you visit the Department of Psychiatry for further evaluation and assessment, as well as to undergo a diagnostic interview. The Hualien Hospital of the Ministry of Health and Welfare cares about your health.[Read More] Seeing Things: Are Your Long Hours on the Computer Causing Hallucinations?
Am I Experiencing Binge Eating? Understanding My Sweet Potato Cravings
I think I might have binge eating, but I'm not sure? Hello, doctor. I apologize for taking up your valuable time. Since mid-May, I have lost weight from 156 lbs to 147 lbs through dietary control (following a 168 diet) and exercise. However, since September, I have found mys...
Dr. Chen Yanzhi reply Psychiatry
Ms. Yan: Hello, based on the situation you provided, it seems to lean towards food preferences. To assess whether there are binge eating behaviors or to make a diagnosis, further evaluation through a consultation with a physician in the psychiatry department is necessary for conf...[Read More] Am I Experiencing Binge Eating? Understanding My Sweet Potato Cravings
How Long Will It Take to Restore Normal Sleep After Medication?
How much longer will it take to return to normal? Hello Doctor, I would like to inquire about medication issues. I have been experiencing stomach pain due to autonomic nervous system dysfunction and was prescribed Lorazepam (Ativan) 0.5 mg at bedtime for over three months. I neve...
Dr. Chen Yanzhi reply Psychiatry
Xiao Hao: Hello, regarding the use of sleep medications, it varies depending on individual circumstances. It is important to consider the differences in each person's lifestyle and routine. If a physician prescribes medication and there are considerations regarding the condi...[Read More] How Long Will It Take to Restore Normal Sleep After Medication?
Understanding Self-Talk: Insights for Managing Schizophrenia Symptoms
The habit of talking to oneself? Since childhood, I have experienced this, and my classmates pointed it out to me in middle school, but at that time, I was not asked to see a doctor. Once, my homeroom teacher asked if I was always talking to myself and not speaking with others. I...
Dr. Chen Yanzhi reply Psychiatry
Hello, sir: From the perspective of psychosomatic treatment, if there are impacts on family, social, or occupational functioning, as well as personal distress in daily life, it is recommended to seek further evaluation at a psychosomatic clinic and discuss treatment options with ...[Read More] Understanding Self-Talk: Insights for Managing Schizophrenia Symptoms