Understanding Fitness Challenges and Medication Effects on Sexual Health
Main issue I smoke 20 cigarettes a day and exercise more than three times a week. I have been diagnosed with diabetes and have been experiencing insomnia, for which I regularly visit a mental health clinic. I am taking the medication SUNYPILON. My height is 170 cm, weight is 55 k...
Dr. Huang Weiqin reply Physical Fitness
Mr. Hsieh: Hello! There are many potential causes for sexual dysfunction. If it may be related to a specific psychiatric medication, please consult your psychiatrist directly, or you may also seek an appointment with a urologist for evaluation. Thank you for your inquiry. Dr. Hua...[Read More] Understanding Fitness Challenges and Medication Effects on Sexual Health
Overcoming Mental Health Stigma: Seeking Help Without Fear
The mind is playing tricks again? I am afraid to seek medical treatment because I worry that my family will go crazy if they find out. I have always struggled with self-confidence, and whenever negative thoughts flood in, I contemplate self-harm. I often hear about people choosin...
Dr. Huang Weiqin reply Psychiatry
To the inquiring netizen: I understand that you are suffering due to psychological distress, and I would like to offer some suggestions. If you are still in school, you can discuss your situation with a counselor at your school's counseling center to see if you would benefit...[Read More] Overcoming Mental Health Stigma: Seeking Help Without Fear
Is It Normal to Struggle with Emotional Outbursts and Self-Harm?
I would like to know if this mindset is normal? Dr. Huang: Hello, I would like to ask about some psychological issues. I feel that when I experience significant psychological stress that has been building up for a long time, it often culminates in an outburst. I also notice that ...
Dr. Huang Weiqin reply Psychiatry
Dear Inquirer: Based on your description, it seems that you may be experiencing some symptoms of depression. Typically, with appropriate medication or psychotherapy, depression can be effectively treated. I recommend that you visit a nearby hospital's psychosomatic medicine ...[Read More] Is It Normal to Struggle with Emotional Outbursts and Self-Harm?
How to Determine if Someone Has a Mental Illness: A Case Study
How to diagnose mental disorders? Dr. Huang's mother has been blind in both eyes for over a decade due to optic nerve damage from brain tumor surgery. Initially, it was thought that her blindness led to an inability to cope, resulting in increased paranoia. However, in recen...
Dr. Huang Weiqin reply Psychiatry
Dear Inquirer: Hello! Based on your description, it seems that your mother may be experiencing mild delirium or geriatric psychosis, and the onset could be related to her previous brain tumor or surgery. Please bring your mother to our geriatric psychiatry outpatient clinic for f...[Read More] How to Determine if Someone Has a Mental Illness: A Case Study
How to Navigate Military Discharge for Mental Health Issues?
Regarding how to retire from the military? Hello, I would like to ask a question about depression! My friend is currently an active-duty military personnel and started showing signs of depression in early September. He visited the hospital and was initially diagnosed with severe ...
Dr. Huang Weiqin reply Psychiatry
Dear Inquirer: Hello! Your question falls outside the scope of general medical practice. It is recommended that you directly consult a psychiatrist at the military hospital (Tri-Service General Hospital) for relevant regulations. Thank you for your inquiry. Wishing you all the be...[Read More] How to Navigate Military Discharge for Mental Health Issues?
Understanding Anxiety: Coping with Social Fears and Low Self-Esteem
Why do I feel so down? Hello, doctor... I don't know why I feel very afraid in crowded places, such as the subway or convenience stores. Whenever I find myself in a crowded area, I tend to lower my head and feel very uncomfortable all over. My whole body itches, and I consta...
Dr. Huang Weiqin reply Psychiatry
Dear Inquirer: Hello! Based on the phenomenon you described, it is possible that you may be experiencing social anxiety disorder or depression. I recommend that you visit a nearby hospital's psychiatry (or psychosomatic medicine) outpatient department for further evaluation ...[Read More] Understanding Anxiety: Coping with Social Fears and Low Self-Esteem
Understanding and Managing Paranoia and Delusions in Family Members
Schizophrenia My mother used to tell our family that my grandmother had cast a spell on her, claiming that she wanted to harm her. She would go around saying that my mother was inappropriate and liked to be with other men. My aunt also claimed that they were colluding to harm her...
Dr. Huang Weiqin reply Psychiatry
Dear Inquirer, Hello! It seems that your mother may be suffering from schizophrenia. It would be advisable for your family to encourage her to seek medical attention for further evaluation and treatment. In Pingtung, you can seek professional assistance at the Pingtung Hospital...[Read More] Understanding and Managing Paranoia and Delusions in Family Members
Is My Boyfriend's Attraction a Sign of Sexual Dysfunction?
Is this a form of fetishism? Hello Dr. Huang: I have been in a relationship with my boyfriend for 8 years. As we are considering marriage, he has recently realized that he is attracted to women with fair skin and pays attention to their ankles. He has been suppressing these feeli...
Dr. Huang Weiqin reply Psychiatry
Dear Inquirer: Hello! Based on your description, your boyfriend may have a sexual psychological disorder; however, the symptoms presented do not align with typical fetishism. I recommend accompanying him to a nearby psychiatric (or psychosomatic) clinic for a professional evaluat...[Read More] Is My Boyfriend's Attraction a Sign of Sexual Dysfunction?
Navigating Mental Health Care Costs: Options for Families in Need
Issues related to mental illness? My brother is a teacher who has been receiving treatment for mental health issues at a private clinic for over ten years. His condition fluctuates, with periods of improvement and episodes of difficulty, but he has never exhibited any violent beh...
Dr. Huang Weiqin reply Psychiatry
Dear Inquirer: Hello! Our hospital does not impose any restrictions on patients regarding their visits or the methods/duration of treatment. As for the charges, they are the same for military, public servants, and the general public. Dr. Huang Wei-Chin, Taoyuan Hospital, Departme...[Read More] Navigating Mental Health Care Costs: Options for Families in Need
How to Cope with Stress and Seek Help for Mental Health Issues
I'm sorry, but I need more context or specific content to provide a translation. Please provide the text you would like me to translate? Hello, doctor. Recently, I've been experiencing a lot of unexplained stress. When I encounter troubling issues, I can only cry, and e...
Dr. Huang Weiqin reply Physical Fitness
User: Hello! From your description, it seems that the pressure from school and family has led to noticeable symptoms of mental and emotional distress, including frequent crying, lack of sleep, feelings of anger and fear, and a sense of breakdown. I recommend that you visit a near...[Read More] How to Cope with Stress and Seek Help for Mental Health Issues
Overcoming Shoulder Stiffness and Emotional Stress in the Workplace
Shoulder stiffness and significant emotional fluctuations? 39 years old, I consider myself to have the energy and enthusiasm of a 25-year-old. I have 15 years of experience in the service industry. For the past six months, I have been focusing on aerobic exercise. I work in the p...
Dr. Huang Weiqin reply Physical Fitness
Dear Ms. B, From your letter, it seems that you are very hardworking and dedicated, but recently you have been experiencing some stress and emotional difficulties, which have even led to symptoms such as shoulder stiffness and pain, as well as feelings of frustration. I recommen...[Read More] Overcoming Shoulder Stiffness and Emotional Stress in the Workplace
Improving Sleep Quality: Addressing Sleep Talking Concerns
The issue of sleep talking? Hello Doctor: My roommate often tells me that I talk in my sleep, and I also feel that my sleep quality is not very good. How can I improve my sleep talking? Should I seek medical advice? Thank you for your response!
Dr. Huang Weiqin reply Physical Fitness
Hello Winnie: In terms of normal sleep, everyone dreams during sleep, with dreaming accounting for about one-fourth of the total sleep time. If the duration of dreaming is too long, it means that the brain is still active during sleep, which can lead to feelings of poor sleep qua...[Read More] Improving Sleep Quality: Addressing Sleep Talking Concerns
Effective Weight Loss Strategies for Managing Appetite and Mental Health
How to lose weight, please provide guidance from a physician? I do not smoke; I have an irregular exercise habit and suffer from gastrointestinal issues and depression, and I visit the doctor regularly. I am taking medications: Mucaine, Lederscon, and Supride 200 mg/day. My heigh...
Dr. Huang Weiqin reply Physical Fitness
To the inquiring netizen: The medication you are using, lederscon, functions as an antacid similar to common gastric medications, so the drug more likely related to appetite and weight is suprid, which is commonly known as sulpiride in psychiatry (brand names include Dogmatyl, Sl...[Read More] Effective Weight Loss Strategies for Managing Appetite and Mental Health