Dr. Huang Jiabin reply Psychiatry Question

How to change a dressing? Hello, doctor. I have been diagnosed with autonomic nervous system dysfunction, and I have been taking Doxepin 25 mg at bedtime and 0.75 tablets of Zolpidem (Lunesta) for the past two to three years. However, I have been experiencing persistent side effe...

Medical assessment I am currently an organizer for a university event and would like to recruit high school students to participate. I would like to inquire whether psychiatrists have methods to assess whether individuals with depression can participate in a specific activity and...

ADHD treatment medications combined with sensory stimulation can lead to heightened sensory sensitivity before the effects of the medication wear off? Hello, I am an adult ADHD patient. Today, before attending a concert, I took 20 mg of Adderall to help myself stay awake and focu...

Fear and anxiety issues? Hello Doctor: I previously had unstable blood pressure and was diagnosed with hypertension. I took a beta-blocker (the lowest dose, half a pill) daily for six months, but my blood pressure kept dropping to 88/60. The doctor said I do not have hypertension...

Are these symptoms related to autonomic nervous system dysfunction? Recently, due to high stress, I often feel down, want to cry, experience chest tightness, fatigue, and occasionally dizziness, nausea, headaches, rapid heartbeat, shortness of breath, and palpitations. Do these s...

Do you accept psychological counseling? Hello, Doctor! I am currently a senior in college. Perhaps due to family influence, I have always been very conscious of how others perceive me, striving to do my best in everything. Hearing rude or unpleasant comments has greatly affected ...

Sudden insomnia? A few days ago, after catching a cold, I started experiencing severe insomnia and a strong heartbeat. I thought that after taking cold medicine, my symptoms would improve, but it has been three to four days since I stopped the medication, and my condition has not...

Psychotic symptom inquiry Hello, Doctor: I would like to inquire about a situation where an individual appears slightly unwell (fragile, pale) and seems very anxious when talking to others. Even when there is a chair available, they hesitate to sit down, and their body language a...

Rifampicin Drug Issues Doctor!! I have been taking Rifuxin and Prozac, two pills each daily, for 11 months due to anxiety. After that, I stopped taking the medication on my own. Since stopping, I have experienced confusion, memory decline, decreased concentration, comprehension i...

Taste disorders? Today, I had a curry pork cutlet bento, drank cola, and when I tasted the curry, it had a medicinal flavor! It was a bit bitter, and when I drank the cola, it reminded me of the taste of a slushie! I have depression; is this due to my depression affecting my tast...

Do I need to see a doctor? Hello, I am currently a high school freshman. Since last year, I have experienced several months of feeling down, poor sleep, frequent crying spells, and overall weakness. I have lost interest in other activities and often have very negative thoughts. H...

Verbal response and coping? If someone asks me a series of questions where the answer is "yes," and then there are follow-up questions that extend incorrectly, I might subconsciously respond "yes" to those incorrect follow-up questions as well, without realizi...

Medication Consultation I would like to ask about the side effects of Jing An Ning. Currently, my doctor advised me to take one when anxiety occurs. I am also taking St. John's Wort, and during the first few days of taking it, I experienced full-body weakness and even stomac...

Regarding gender transition? Hello, Doctor: I first attempted to dress as a woman around the middle grades of elementary school, and no one noticed. Since middle school until now, I have dressed as a woman alone in my room, and again, no one knows because I am not yet mentally pr...

Autonomic nervous system Hello, doctor... Ten years ago, I suddenly experienced symptoms of bloating and constipation. I have undergone examinations at major hospitals in Taipei, including a CT scan and three colonoscopies, all of which were normal. The doctors have said it is du...

Autonomic nervous system dysfunction, gastrointestinal issues? I have been experiencing issues with my stomach making noises and feeling restless for several months. Sometimes, I have difficulty having a bowel movement; when I do, it can be watery. I visited a gastroenterology cl...

The condition of bipolar disorder? Hello, Doctor. I have bipolar disorder and have been on medication for over two years. Recently, I've noticed an improvement in my depressive symptoms over the past six months (my pace has quickened, and my memory has improved). I generally...

Depression / Dermatillomania I am currently unemployed and have only done some part-time jobs. After graduating from university, I prepared for civil service exams due to my parents' expectations, even though I understood that this was not what I truly wanted. I reluctantly ...

Exaggerating symptoms? / Feeling like you're not yourself? Hello, doctor. This year, I have received psychiatric treatment. During my follow-up visits, the doctor asks me questions, and I always tend to focus on the negative aspects of my situation. For example, when asked i...

Drug Information Previously, I experienced shortness of breath, weakness, and felt faint, so I visited a nearby clinic where the doctor diagnosed me with hyperventilation syndrome. Recently, the symptoms have become more frequent, and I consulted a psychiatrist at a large hospita...