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Social Anxiety Disorder Issues Hello, I have been searching online and it seems that I might have social anxiety disorder. I haven't dared to go out for about 7 to 8 years, except for meals. Most of the time, I stay at home. My fear of going out is related to my acne. Someti...

Endless Love Dear Dr. Chen, My child is fourteen years old and has multiple disabilities with severe autism. Over the past two years, he has been eating threads, labels, and cotton from his clothing. He has had ongoing sleep issues and has been seeing a psychiatrist for this. I ...

Shallow sleep and vivid dreaming? Hello Doctor: In recent months, I have frequently experienced waking up briefly one or two hours before getting out of bed, during which I start having very vivid dreams. This phenomenon occurs even when I have only four to five hours of sleep, a...

Giftedness or psychological issues Dear Dr. Chen, I have quite a bit of information to share. My child is currently in kindergarten, and last year in preschool, he learned all the content expected for kindergarten. He now recognizes many characters and can understand most books ...

Sexual orientation issues Hello, Doctor: I also like girls, but sometimes I find myself attracted to handsome guys as well. However, I hope my sexual orientation is considered normal. Is it possible for someone like me to be gay or bisexual? Are there any methods to change sexual...

Q&A But everything is normal for me = = I don't have much stress... I'm quite happy ˊˋ My social life is good, and I'm not the quiet type; I actively engage in conversations... Does this still lean towards being introverted?? I consider myself proactive...

How should this sense of urgency be addressed? Doctor, I’m not sure what this situation is. In the past, whenever I saw something I liked, I would really want to buy it, but sometimes I would hold back due to a lack of money. I never experienced symptoms of being a "shopahol...

What should I do? Hello, doctor. First of all, I am currently facing a major exam, and I have set my own goals. I know that the pressure of preparing for this exam is immense, but I find it difficult to calm down and concentrate on studying. My attention span is constantly disrup...

急 is a Chinese character Asperger's syndrome is a developmental disorder that is part of the autism spectrum. It is characterized by difficulties in social interaction, restricted interests, and repetitive behaviors. Symptoms may include challenges in understanding social cu...

What is wrong with me? I often tell my doctor that I feel down and afraid of many things. I don't dare to go anywhere alone, and I fear social interactions. I frequently have thoughts of wanting to die, but I can't express my feelings. I feel introverted and withdrawn, ...

My child is exhibiting abnormal behavior? Hello Dr. Chen: My child is about to enter the third grade (born in 2001). He attended a different elementary school in the first grade, and due to transportation issues, he transferred schools in the second grade. In the second semester ...

Hello, Dr. Chen? Hello, Dr. Chen! My younger brother just graduated from elementary school this year, and he should be growing and maturing. However, I've noticed that his behavior is still quite childish, resembling that of a kindergarten child. He loves to hug family membe...

Child behavioral problems I would like to consult Dr. Chen Chih-Tsai regarding behavioral issues in children: My child is currently in the third grade and tends to lose control and hit others during conflicts with classmates. Despite being corrected multiple times, there has been...

Phenomena of Autism? Hello Doctor: My son was born on March 31, 2005, and was recently diagnosed with a high tendency for autism at just four years old. I would like to know what causes autism. Additionally, I have noticed that his short-term memory is quite poor; he forgets thin...

Emotional issues in children? Hello, doctor. My child is currently in first grade and started seeing a psychiatrist last summer. He has been taking Adderall in the morning and Tofranil at bedtime, and has been receiving therapy sessions weekly. Initially, there was significant im...

Professional doctors for Asperger's syndrome in Hsinchu and Miaoli? Due to my child's teacher suspecting that my younger son may have Asperger's syndrome, I was advised to take him for a medical evaluation. This is a matter that will affect my child's entire l...

Is this a disease? I would like to ask about some symptoms I've been experiencing recently and whether they indicate a potential illness. I often feel weakness in my legs, dizziness, and have frequent fainting spells accompanied by nausea. I also experience a tight feeling i...

I hesitate to take initiative because I keep thinking about negative outcomes? The doctor prescribed medications including Heart Benefit, Tofranil, Mirtazapine, Calm, Anxiolytic, Uloft, Kexin, and Fuxin. After taking Mirtazapine, I experienced headaches and dizziness. I have been...

Inability to concentrate? Hello, I have a fourth-grade boy who has always struggled to concentrate in class since he was little. It seems like he understands what the teacher is teaching, but he also appears not to. He often forgets things and is very interested in dynamic activi...

Witnessing the death of a family member? Hello: I have been very timid since childhood because my family often scared me with stories of the "Tiger Aunt." As a result, I have always been afraid to go into dark places or too far away from my family. In the third or fourt...