Overcoming Pregnancy Anxiety: Coping Strategies for Your Peace of Mind
Super anxiety Since I had sexual intercourse three months ago, I have been very afraid of becoming pregnant. I have taken home pregnancy tests and also tested at a large hospital. My menstrual period has come regularly every month, but I am still very scared of being pregnant. I ...
Dr. Liao Dinglie reply Psychiatry
Hello, online friend: Pregnancy is not only a physiological phenomenon but also carries significant psychological and social implications. Some people fear pregnancy, while others long for it. For those who fear pregnancy, the anxiety often stems from the lack of someone to discu...[Read More] Overcoming Pregnancy Anxiety: Coping Strategies for Your Peace of Mind
Managing Anxiety and Panic: Medication Guidance and Timing Tips
Anxiety and panic, medication recommendations? Hello Dr. Liao, I started experiencing anxiety and panic last year and have been taking (20mg of Sertraline twice daily + 0.5mg of Xanax once daily). I initially added half a tablet of Nortriptyline but later reduced it as per my doc...
Dr. Liao Dinglie reply Psychiatry
Hello, dear reader: I see a lot of contradictions in your letter. You want medication to help you, yet you also wish to avoid dependence on it. You have a physician assisting you, but you have doubts about their recommendations. Perhaps you also notice that you want your body to ...[Read More] Managing Anxiety and Panic: Medication Guidance and Timing Tips
Overcoming Anxiety and Panic: Seeking Help from a Specialist
I really feel helpless and need Dr. Liao's expertise! Hello Dr. Liao, thank you for your dedication and professionalism in addressing everyone’s concerns. After reading your previous responses, I believe you are a very competent physician. I apologize for the lengthy message...
Dr. Liao Dinglie reply Psychiatry
Hello, online friend: Your description indeed reflects typical panic disorder combined with anxiety disorder. Medications such as Xibin capsules (20mg), Xanax (0.5mg), and Ental (10mg) are standard treatments for these symptoms. This condition can cast a significant shadow over o...[Read More] Overcoming Anxiety and Panic: Seeking Help from a Specialist
Understanding the Honest Personality: Navigating Social Challenges in Midlife
Personality traits? I am inherently an honest person, with no double standards in my interactions with others. I tend to speak practically and do not engage in clever tricks. The good and bad in people are very apparent to me, and I do not go with the flow in group settings; I ha...
Dr. Liao Dinglie reply Psychiatry
Hello, netizen: You see yourself as "honest" and are able to effectively manage interpersonal relationships, a trait that is appreciated by some close friends. In your interactions with others, you tend to maintain a certain distance, which simplifies your relationships...[Read More] Understanding the Honest Personality: Navigating Social Challenges in Midlife
Navigating Anxiety and Sexual Identity: Seeking Clarity and Support
Feeling depressed? Hello, doctor. Recently, I've been feeling quite depressed and anxious. The reasons include my desire to improve academically and achieve good scores on the college entrance exam. Additionally, I've been feeling uncertain about my sexual orientation. ...
Dr. Liao Dinglie reply Psychiatry
Hello, online friend: At the age of 17, it's a time when everything is possible, yet everything is also subject to doubt. Sometimes, the emotional struggles and mental pressures can be quite significant. In this age group, we often grapple with questions like "Who am I ...[Read More] Navigating Anxiety and Sexual Identity: Seeking Clarity and Support
Understanding Autonomic Nervous System Disorders and Mood Swings
Autonomic Nervous System Dysfunction, Bipolar Disorder I was previously diagnosed with ADHD and depression. Recently, I have been experiencing chest tightness, insomnia, and gastrointestinal disturbances, possibly due to academic pressure over the past six months. However, my emo...
Dr. Liao Dinglie reply Psychiatry
Hello, dear netizen: I do not know your age or gender, so I can only guess that you are a young student. From your letter, I can see several health concerns, including symptoms such as chest tightness, insomnia, gastrointestinal dysfunction, emotional stress, significant financia...[Read More] Understanding Autonomic Nervous System Disorders and Mood Swings
Managing Anxiety and Heart Palpitations: A Guide for Young Adults
Anxiety and unhappiness in life? Hello Dr. Liao, I started experiencing ventricular premature contractions (VPC) last year, which led to anxiety and panic attacks (cold sweats and rapid heartbeat). I have always felt that something is wrong with my body, but after consulting with...
Dr. Liao Dinglie reply Psychiatry
Hello, internet user: Experiencing anxiety and panic attacks in your early twenties can indeed be distressing. Your cardiologist has conducted examinations and confirmed that there are no issues with your heart. In fact, the heart can function continuously for decades without pro...[Read More] Managing Anxiety and Heart Palpitations: A Guide for Young Adults
Reflections on High School: Navigating Peer Pressure and Authenticity
The required coverage? In my previous high school life, I noticed that there was a lack of a study culture. The conversations among classmates often felt insincere, with some trying to show off their cleverness. Sometimes, I realized that when classmates approached me to talk, th...
Dr. Liao Dinglie reply Psychiatry
Hello, netizen: The experiences of growth are not always pleasant, but living in this world is a rare experience in itself, and I believe you are correct in what you said. From this experience, you have realized that while it is hard to avoid reflecting on these moments, not ever...[Read More] Reflections on High School: Navigating Peer Pressure and Authenticity
Overcoming Concerns About Mental Health Diagnoses and Disability Status
Concerned about being diagnosed as a person with a disability? I was diagnosed with schizophrenia, and my doctor asked me if I have a disability handbook or a major illness card, etc. I seem to be quite concerned about having these documents. Since my appointment this past Monday...
Dr. Liao Dinglie reply Psychiatry
Hello, netizen: Many people consider their disease diagnosis and health status, along with their age, weight, and even annual income, to be personal privacy and do not appreciate inquiries about them. Whether one has a major illness card or a disability handbook can also be consi...[Read More] Overcoming Concerns About Mental Health Diagnoses and Disability Status
Navigating Long-Term Mental Health Care: Seeking New Solutions After 20 Years
I have been seeking medical care for over ten years? I have been seeing a psychiatrist for nearly 20 years due to emotional instability, which causes me to talk to myself and isolate myself, often laughing alone. Although I have been treated at a specialized hospital, the doctors...
Dr. Liao Dinglie reply Psychiatry
Hello, dear netizen: Over the past 20 years, there have been significant advancements in the pharmacological treatment of mental illnesses, particularly in the improvement of medication side effects. I believe you have had considerable communication with your physician regarding ...[Read More] Navigating Long-Term Mental Health Care: Seeking New Solutions After 20 Years
Understanding Communication Challenges: Is It Related to Schizophrenia?
The brain receives information? I often find myself talking to myself and engaging in closed thinking, which has led me to realize that I struggle to respond to others when they speak. I feel that I communicate better through written words, just like I am doing now by writing thi...
Dr. Liao Dinglie reply Psychiatry
Hello, internet user: Have you noticed that your thinking efficiency is relatively poor, especially when it comes to processing information through listening? You may also find it challenging to communicate verbally with others. This is not necessarily a symptom of schizophrenia,...[Read More] Understanding Communication Challenges: Is It Related to Schizophrenia?
Facing Mental Health Challenges: Seeking Help and Understanding Your Journey
Inquire about mental health disorders? Hello, Doctor: Since I became ill at the age of 20, I have been on medication until now. To be honest, being sick has made me realize certain things, while also leaving me confused about others. There is a doctor online who says that treatin...
Dr. Liao Dinglie reply Psychiatry
Hello, dear reader: From your letter, I can sense the immense pressure you are feeling. You are facing a situation where almost all your relatives and friends are not on your side, and your interactions with others are either filled with conflicts or completely disconnected. Inde...[Read More] Facing Mental Health Challenges: Seeking Help and Understanding Your Journey
Overcoming Depression: Finding Purpose After Hospitalization
How to improve the current quality of life? Hello, Dr. Ding. I have been diagnosed with moderate depression and have been hospitalized for nearly two months. However, during my hospitalization, I felt that I wasn't receiving treatment; instead, I was kept in a stress-free en...
Dr. Liao Dinglie reply Psychiatry
Hello, dear reader: From your letter, I can sense the profound feeling of helplessness you are experiencing amidst your emotional struggles. Mental illness is indeed a tormenting affliction! Especially when others, despite their good intentions, encourage you to "cheer up,&q...[Read More] Overcoming Depression: Finding Purpose After Hospitalization
Managing Palpitations After Steroid Use: Insights and Recommendations
Palpitations after taking steroids? Hello, Doctor. I am very fortunate to have read your article while suffering from a persistent cough. Since January 3rd, I have been experiencing a cough due to pharyngitis for almost two months. During this time, I have visited five clinics, s...
Dr. Liao Dinglie reply Psychiatry
Hello, user: Prescribing Eispan (Fludiazepam) 0.25 mg is considered a low dose and is very appropriate for autonomic nervous system disorders. Your condition, due to a prolonged cough, requires short-term use of corticosteroids to adjust your immune status. Gastrointestinal disco...[Read More] Managing Palpitations After Steroid Use: Insights and Recommendations
Overcoming Social Isolation: Seeking Help for Mental Health Challenges
What should I do? I often ask questions on Taiwan's e-hospital and feel that the results are limited, often questioning whether I am a very reclusive person. Because of this, I am reluctant to seek outside employment. My mother once told a doctor that I rely too much on them...
Dr. Liao Dinglie reply Psychiatry
Hello, online friend: It seems that you still feel lonely and have a need for social interaction. In terms of skills, interacting with others requires patience. Sometimes, having a proactive attitude towards practice is also crucial. I had a classmate in high school who would dil...[Read More] Overcoming Social Isolation: Seeking Help for Mental Health Challenges
Does ADHD Medication Enhance Brain Development? Understanding BDNF Effects
Is there a concern that ADHD stimulant medications may affect brain development? Hello, doctor! I previously read an article stating that taking Seroquel increases the production of BDNF (Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor) in the brain, stimulating neurotransmission and the growt...
Dr. Liao Dinglie reply Psychiatry
Hello, netizen: I reviewed the link you provided. This article is written by a senior psychiatrist, and the information it contains is accurate. Many parents and patients are concerned about the potential side effects of medications used to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity D...[Read More] Does ADHD Medication Enhance Brain Development? Understanding BDNF Effects
Overcoming Social Isolation: A Journey Through Mental Health Challenges
Personality is like this? The main reason is that I am accustomed to talking to myself, which has led me to become used to not engaging in conversations with others. Even though I can appreciate the opposite sex, I don't spend much time talking to them. As a result, I have r...
Dr. Liao Dinglie reply Psychiatry
Hello, online friend: Keep it up. In fact, many individuals with schizophrenia lead normal lives, including dating, marriage, and raising children. If you find it difficult to socialize, you may not be accustomed to talking to others. When dating someone of the opposite sex with ...[Read More] Overcoming Social Isolation: A Journey Through Mental Health Challenges
Coping with Schizophrenia: Managing Intrusive Thoughts and Low Mood
Depression I am a patient with schizophrenia and have taken the latest medication, Lurasidone, but unfortunately, it has not been effective. My main concern is that I have many racing thoughts and often find myself repeatedly thinking about things that happened just a moment ago....
Dr. Liao Dinglie reply Psychiatry
Hello, internet user: Suffering from schizophrenia can indeed be quite troubling as it reduces the efficiency of thought processes. Thought process impairment is one of the characteristics of schizophrenia. Sometimes thoughts may be interrupted, other times they may be intruded u...[Read More] Coping with Schizophrenia: Managing Intrusive Thoughts and Low Mood
Struggling with Social Interaction: A Middle-Aged Perspective on Loneliness
Difficulty adapting to group living? As a middle-aged individual, I find that in my daily life, I have no one to talk to except for my mother. I communicate with my father and sister as if they were strangers, and this has been the case for many years. Because of this, my mother ...
Dr. Liao Dinglie reply Psychiatry
Hello, online friend: You rarely speak in your daily life and have limited verbal communication with your family. However, I am unsure how your daytime activities are arranged. If you spend most of your time at home and talk little with your family, it’s no wonder they are concer...[Read More] Struggling with Social Interaction: A Middle-Aged Perspective on Loneliness
Struggling with Study Methods for Civil Service Exams: A Guide
Feeling chaotic and unsure of what to do? Hello, Doctor: I am a patient who has been seeing a psychiatrist for several decades, and I have a handbook. I plan to take a civil service exam within the next five years; if I can't, I will no longer think about it or take the exam...
Dr. Liao Dinglie reply Psychiatry
Hello, dear netizen: Your determination to choose to take the civil service exam is truly admirable. Preparing for the exam while hoping to fully understand, completely memorize, and perform excellently on test day is indeed a challenging journey. However, comprehension and memor...[Read More] Struggling with Study Methods for Civil Service Exams: A Guide