Managing Stress: Effective Solutions for Mental Health Challenges
Stress issues Hello: I previously mentioned the issue of stress related to military service. I am still experiencing significant psychological pressure due to my service. I do not have any thoughts of self-harm, but the pressure alone makes my life filled with tension and anxiety...
Dr. Gao Jingling reply Psychiatry
Hello Xiao Chen: Dr. Gao is currently on parental leave and is unable to answer your questions. However, Dr. Gao will be available for outpatient services at our hospital on Monday afternoon. If you need this service or require Dr. Gao's assistance for consultation, we hope ...[Read More] Managing Stress: Effective Solutions for Mental Health Challenges
Overcoming Social Anxiety: Finding Effective Solutions and Support
Social anxiety? Hello, Doctor: I often feel anxious about going out alone and struggle with social interactions. I feel uncomfortable walking outside and find daily interactions exhausting. I constantly feel inadequate, lacking confidence, and experience low self-esteem. I feel l...
Dr. Gao Jingling reply Psychiatry
Hello: Dr. Gao is currently on parental leave and is unable to answer your questions. However, we recommend that you visit the hospital or consult with a physician to discuss your current situation. Thank you for your inquiry.[Read More] Overcoming Social Anxiety: Finding Effective Solutions and Support
Managing Mental Stress: Tips for Coping with Life Changes
Mental stress issues Hello: Recently, due to military service, I have been experiencing many difficulties in my daily life, leading to increased stress and feelings of sadness. Could this indicate a mental health issue? What methods can help alleviate the stress?
Dr. Gao Jingling reply Psychiatry
Hello: The stress and adjustment issues caused by military service are related to environmental adaptation. If you can express your feelings through friends and family, and maintain good interactions with peers in the military, it can help alleviate stress in a timely manner. It ...[Read More] Managing Mental Stress: Tips for Coping with Life Changes
Long-Term Use of Zoloft: Risks, Medication Changes, and Efficacy Concerns
Medication issues Hello: I have been taking Zoloft for 5 years and would like to ask a few questions: 1. Will taking Zoloft continuously for over 20 years cause any issues? 2. Under what circumstances should I consider switching medications? 3. Does long-term use of Zoloft lead t...
Dr. Gao Jingling reply Psychiatry
Hello, Xiao Chen: Compared to other antidepressants, Zoloft has been on the market for a longer time and is clinically used in both the elderly and children. Its long-term safety, extending up to twenty years, currently lacks clinical reports, but cases of use for five to ten yea...[Read More] Long-Term Use of Zoloft: Risks, Medication Changes, and Efficacy Concerns
Coping with Infertility: Emotional Support and Guidance for Couples
What to do about infertility? Hello, doctor! I have been married for almost six years and have been unemployed for two years in hopes of getting pregnant. However, I find it very difficult to conceive. All my friends who married later than I did are now pregnant, and everyone is ...
Dr. Gao Jingling reply Psychiatry
Hello Mimi: It’s truly tough for you to give up and endure many things in order to conceive! In reality, having your own child cannot be forced. However, it seems that you and your husband have not yet reached a consensus on whether to pursue assisted reproductive technologies. T...[Read More] Coping with Infertility: Emotional Support and Guidance for Couples
Understanding Internet Addiction: Coping Strategies for Affected Individuals
What are the consequences of internet addiction and what should be done about it? Someone has anonymously created a blog to defame my friend and his family. This individual spends a lot of time online, constantly pushing the boundaries of the law with their words to hurt my frien...
Dr. Gao Jingling reply Psychiatry
Your friend's situation is different from the typical causes of internet addiction. However, frequently visiting the other person's blog could trap them into the other person's mindset. Therefore, the first and most important step is to stop looking at or even hear...[Read More] Understanding Internet Addiction: Coping Strategies for Affected Individuals