Dr. Duan Yongzhang reply Psychiatry Question

Fear of the unknown? A person is afraid to go out, fears social interaction, is not proactive, and only thinks negatively. They feel introverted and withdrawn around others, often experiencing unhappiness, anxiety, fear, and depression due to being scolded, laughed at, or bullied...

May experience involuntary tension and fear? Hello, Doctor: I have been a very lively person since childhood, and I also have a good appearance. However, during high school, I developed a lot of acne on my face, which caused me to hide in my room and avoid being seen by others. A...

Binge Eating Disorder Hello, doctor. Recently, I've developed a strong craving for snacks, and once I start eating, I can't stop. Even when I'm not hungry and feel full, I just have to keep eating until there's nothing left in front of me. However, I feel guil...

Is intentionally staying awake when you want to sleep harmful to your health? Hello doctor, sometimes, especially after having a meal in the afternoon, I feel sleepy or drowsy without realizing it. If I try to stay awake during this time (like washing my face or finding something...

Issues with Sleep Aids Hello, is there such a statement? Is it true that sleep aids need to be taken continuously, and that they can only be tapered down but not stopped abruptly?

Frustration Hello, I would like to ask about some issues I've been experiencing. It has been six months since I broke up with my girlfriend at the beginning of the year, and due to some family factors, I have been facing the following problems: Over the past six months, I of...

Constantly dreaming while sleeping? Hello Dr. Duan: Regarding sleep quality, I have a few questions I would like to ask you, and I also want to know if there are others who experience similar situations as I do. 1. I have always had good sleep quality, falling asleep quickly an...

Thoughts It seems that you are experiencing feelings of envy or longing related to someone else's achievements, particularly in the context of sports competitions. This kind of emotional response is not classified as a disease, but rather as a common human experience. It may...

Please consult a physician? Consulting a physician, can a patient with depression who experiences difficulty thinking with the lower body request Viagra from a psychiatrist?

Complex psychological disorders Hello, Doctor! Recently, I don't know what's wrong with me... I often have very negative or distressing thoughts, and this has been going on for several months. I feel so miserable! Every time I have these thoughts, I strongly blame mysel...

Is the commonly found online depression self-assessment reliable? (1) The test result indicating a score of over 29 suggests a significant level of depressive symptoms, which may indicate the presence of depression or a high risk of developing it. It is advisable to seek a profes...

How to cope with persistent anger? I have been insulted, and even after three months, I still feel very angry when I recall the same situation. The more I try to avoid thinking about it, the more it keeps resurfacing in my mind. I have read psychology and self-help books, but not...

How to avoid having such thoughts? Recently, when I feel unwell, I become afraid that I might be developing a serious illness, such as thinking my blurry vision could be a retinal detachment or my stomach discomfort might indicate gastrointestinal issues. I worry about whether I ...

Depression? Hello, how can I know if I have depression? What types of depression are there? I've heard that panic disorder is considered a type of depression as well. My classmate keeps telling me to see a psychiatrist, but I feel like I'm fine! Could you please provide...

Is this sleepwalking? I usually go to bed around midnight, but recently there was an instance where I suddenly woke up in the middle of the night and grabbed my brother (who was next to me). At that moment, I was aware of what I was doing. As soon as I touched him, he woke up, bu...

Hyperventilation syndrome Hello doctor, I have been experiencing palpitations since I was 18 years old. After consulting a physician, I was diagnosed with hyperventilation syndrome. I would like to ask if there are any methods to improve this condition. I usually go to bed betwee...

Please consult a physician regarding issues such as anxiety, high stress, insomnia, and frequent urination? Hello Dr. Duan, I have been having trouble calming my mind at night, constantly thinking about things that happened during the day, which prevents me from sleeping. I expe...

Please consult Dr. Duan? Hello Dr. Duan, I have difficulty calming my mind at night and keep thinking about events that happened during the day (such as not achieving satisfactory results in experiments at school, having little interaction with classmates due to my limited commu...

Could you please clarify if this aligns with depression? Doctor, I have had thoughts of self-harm during my pregnancy. I also experience many of the depressive symptoms mentioned in previous Q&As and have been in that state for a long time. As an unmarried mother, I often arg...

Autism can lead to difficulties in social interactions and communication? I feel like an idiot, constantly being bullied. I've been very introverted since childhood, and others say I have autism. My elementary school teacher publicly criticized me for being too well-behaved,...