Understanding Memory Issues: Stress, Sleep Disorders, or Something Else?
What is happening to my memory? Could it be due to stress, or is it related to the connection with the cervical spine? However! I clearly have memory issues, so why did the doctor refer me to a sleep center? What conditions can the sleep center diagnose? I've been thinking! ...
Dr. Lin Yanhong reply Psychiatry
Hello, this is the medical consultation service representative from "Taiwan e-Hospital." Unfortunately, Dr. Lin Yan-Hong from our hospital has left and is unable to answer your related questions. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.[Read More] Understanding Memory Issues: Stress, Sleep Disorders, or Something Else?
Am I Experiencing Symptoms of Depression? Understanding Emotional Struggles
Does this indicate a tendency towards depression? Hello, doctor. In the past six months, my emotional fluctuations have increased significantly. Sometimes, I find myself blank-minded and suddenly start crying for no reason, feeling sad. At night, I occasionally become so restless...
Dr. Lin Yanhong reply Psychiatry
Hello Mina, I am a medical consultation service representative from the "Taiwan e-Hospital" website. Since Dr. Lin Yan-Hong from our hospital has left, he is unable to answer your related questions. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.[Read More] Am I Experiencing Symptoms of Depression? Understanding Emotional Struggles
Supporting a Friend Through Depression: Understanding Her Struggles
How to help a friend overcome depression? I have a good friend (a 37-year-old Christian woman) who is very cautious and a perfectionist. Previously, she was introduced to many potential partners, but none were successful. Two years ago, she developed an admiration for a man sever...
Dr. Lin Yanhong reply Psychiatry
Hello Judy, I am a medical consultation service representative from the "Taiwan e-Hospital" website. Since Dr. Lin Yan-Hong has left our hospital, he is unable to answer your related questions. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.[Read More] Supporting a Friend Through Depression: Understanding Her Struggles
Struggling with Depression: Seeking Help Amidst Family Turmoil
I'm really sorry to hear that you're feeling this way. It's very important that Hello, doctor. My depression had improved a lot, but I have been continuously triggered, and within a week, my condition has escalated from mild depression to having strong suicidal tho...
Dr. Lin Yanhong reply Psychiatry
Hello, you have been experiencing depression for almost a year, and you have been seeking medical treatment, taking medication on time, and undergoing psychotherapy, but why hasn't there been any improvement? It seems that family factors play a significant role; have you dis...[Read More] Struggling with Depression: Seeking Help Amidst Family Turmoil
Struggling to Communicate: Navigating Workplace Challenges in Psychiatry
Why does everyone have difficulty understanding what I want to express? I recently started working at a hospital, and my job is divided among three departments (A, B, and C; I belong to department A). It's been a month now, and I heard that before I arrived, the workload was...
Dr. Lin Yanhong reply Psychiatry
Hello: You described your current work situation and the difficulties you are facing. To be honest, I feel quite sympathetic towards your predicament. It can truly feel like being caught in a difficult position. If resigning is not an option for you, it would be best to request t...[Read More] Struggling to Communicate: Navigating Workplace Challenges in Psychiatry
Understanding the Symptoms of Depression and Bipolar Disorder
請提供 Sure! Here are the symptoms of depression and bipolar disorder: **Depression Symptoms:** 1. Persistent feelings of sadness or emptiness. 2. Loss of interest or pleasure in activities once enjoyed. 3. Changes in appetite or weight (either weight loss or gain). 4. Sleep distur...
Dr. Lin Yanhong reply Psychiatry
The diagnostic criteria for depression include nine conditions: 1. A depressed mood nearly every day. 2. A significant loss of interest or pleasure in most activities of daily life. 3. A weight change of more than 5% without intentional dietary changes. 4. Insomnia or hypersomnia...[Read More] Understanding the Symptoms of Depression and Bipolar Disorder
Is Cutting Your Skin a Mental Health Disorder? Understanding Self-Harm
Disease Is cutting one's hand with a knife considered a mental illness?
Dr. Lin Yanhong reply Psychiatry
It seems that there may be emotional or psychological issues that require further assessment to confirm. However, if a person has no problems, why would they resort to cutting their own hands? Is it self-harm? Could there be underlying emotional issues that are being expressed in...[Read More] Is Cutting Your Skin a Mental Health Disorder? Understanding Self-Harm
Understanding Panic Disorder vs. Dysautonomia: Symptoms and Recovery
Panic or autonomic dysregulation disorder? Hello, I would like to ask you about my symptoms. I often feel inexplicable tension and difficulty breathing, as if there is no air. Just the thought of going out makes me anxious, and I experience weakness, cold sweats, or tingling sens...
Dr. Lin Yanhong reply Psychiatry
Hello, your issue is: inexplicable tightness and difficulty breathing, feeling as if there is no air. Just the thought of going out triggers anxiety, leading to weakness, cold sweats, or a sensation as if someone is squeezing my heart, making it difficult to go out, which is quit...[Read More] Understanding Panic Disorder vs. Dysautonomia: Symptoms and Recovery
Overcoming Mental Barriers: A Journey Through Depression and Anxiety
Helplessness I'm sorry to hear that you're feeling this way. It sounds like you've been going through a tough time since the second semester of your first year of high school. You mentioned that when you started your second year, you found it hard to focus on your ...
Dr. Lin Yanhong reply Psychiatry
Hello, what reasons prevent you from studying? What makes you afraid of not being able to perform well at work? Are these external factors or personal issues? Do you have psychological barriers that you can't overcome? In fact, psychological factors also need treatment and c...[Read More] Overcoming Mental Barriers: A Journey Through Depression and Anxiety
Overcoming Apathy: Finding Purpose in Life and Mental Health
Current Situation I'm currently feeling very cynical and I'm not sure if I'm using this term correctly. I just find life very frustrating and uninteresting, and I feel like I lack a purpose for living. I feel like a walking corpse and I don't know how to chang...
Dr. Lin Yanhong reply Psychiatry
Hello, at just seventeen years old, you seem to be experiencing a profound sense of pessimism about life. It must feel like you are under an inexplicable amount of pressure every day, feeling helpless and resigned. Is it academic pressure? Social pressure? Or perhaps the stress o...[Read More] Overcoming Apathy: Finding Purpose in Life and Mental Health
Understanding Eye Strain and Headaches: A Psychological Perspective
How to improve this situation? I often experience soreness and fatigue in my eyes when exposed to light or sharp objects, and I also have headaches in specific areas. This condition has persisted since childhood without improvement, fluctuating between better and worse. Even when...
Dr. Lin Yanhong reply Psychiatry
Hello, your eyes often feel sore and fatigued in response to light and sharp objects, and you also experience headaches. This condition has not improved since childhood, and despite consulting ophthalmologists, family medicine doctors, and neurologists, there are no issues found ...[Read More] Understanding Eye Strain and Headaches: A Psychological Perspective
Do I Have Panic Disorder? Understanding Symptoms and Seeking Help
Am I suffering from panic disorder? Hello... I have seen the symptoms of panic disorder... I suspect that I have panic disorder... because I experience several of the symptoms... but I have never seen a doctor... so I don't know if I actually have panic disorder... Could you...
Dr. Lin Yanhong reply Psychiatry
The repeated question has already been answered in the inquiry from May 23rd.[Read More] Do I Have Panic Disorder? Understanding Symptoms and Seeking Help
Overcoming Social Anxiety: Managing Persistent Throat Sensations
A strange question? Hello Dr. Lin: When I talk to people, I often feel like there is something in my throat (it feels like phlegm) that I need to swallow. However, after I swallow (sometimes I force myself to do so), it feels like another phlegm comes up, which makes it very diff...
Dr. Lin Yanhong reply Psychiatry
Hello, your symptoms initially suggest a sensation of a "foreign body" in the throat. Some individuals with anxiety disorders or obsessive-compulsive disorder may experience similar symptoms. It is advisable to obtain an accurate diagnosis before starting any medication...[Read More] Overcoming Social Anxiety: Managing Persistent Throat Sensations
Do I Have Panic Disorder? Understanding Symptoms and Seeking Help
Do I have panic disorder? Hello... I have seen the symptoms of panic disorder... I suspect that I have panic disorder... because I have several symptoms... but I have never seen a doctor... so I don't know if I actually have panic disorder... Could you please help me with th...
Dr. Lin Yanhong reply Psychiatry
Hello, panic disorder is a type of severe anxiety disorder that can occur without any warning or obvious reason. The overwhelming fear of dying is much more intense than the typical anxiety experienced by most people. Symptoms of a panic attack include: *rapid heartbeat*shortness...[Read More] Do I Have Panic Disorder? Understanding Symptoms and Seeking Help
Am I Suffering from Depression? Understanding Mental Health Struggles
Am I also a patient with depression? I really feel helpless... <As soon as I typed the first sentence, tears started to flow> In early November last year, I got involved in someone else's family issues, which led to a series of real and exaggerated "dramas." ...
Dr. Lin Yanhong reply Psychiatry
Hello: It seems that you are currently experiencing difficulties in coping with external stressors, and this has been ongoing for some time. Under such fear and pressure, it is not surprising to feel depressed. Do you have any suicidal thoughts at the moment? If you do, please se...[Read More] Am I Suffering from Depression? Understanding Mental Health Struggles
Understanding Your Boyfriend's Cross-Dressing: Fetish or Identity?
Boyfriend's fetish? Hello Dr. Lin: Today I discovered that my boyfriend was wearing women's clothing while watching adult films, and he even put on two balls to simulate female breasts. When I asked him why he was dressing this way, he said it was because he wanted to h...
Dr. Lin Yanhong reply Psychiatry
Hello: Your boyfriend's condition seems to resemble a fetishist. Generally speaking, it is not dangerous. However, if his behavior affects others, such as stealing women's underwear from outside, he should seek treatment from a psychologist. Dr. Lin.[Read More] Understanding Your Boyfriend's Cross-Dressing: Fetish or Identity?
Does Mild Fetishism Require Treatment? Understanding the Need for Therapy
Does mild fetishism require treatment? Hello Dr. Lin: I am the "girlfriend who felt scared" from before. Thank you for answering my questions about my boyfriend's fetish. Now, I have a question: does my boyfriend's behavior count as mild symptoms? Is there a n...
Dr. Lin Yanhong reply Psychiatry
Hello: Individuals with fetishism typically wear clothing of the opposite sex only when they have sexual urges or fantasies to seek pleasure. Why is this the case? A deeper psychological evaluation is necessary to understand this. Cross-dressing, on the other hand, often involves...[Read More] Does Mild Fetishism Require Treatment? Understanding the Need for Therapy
Am I Depressed? Understanding Emotional Turmoil and Seeking Help
Am I suffering from depression? Dear Dr. Chen, I often feel like crying for no reason. I experience sadness, irritability, and frequent outbursts of anger, and I cannot control my emotions. I also suffer from insomnia; even when I do fall asleep, I only sleep for about three hour...
Dr. Lin Yanhong reply Psychiatry
Hello, what should I do? I can see your feelings of helplessness. However, what you need to overcome right now is the shame associated with facing emotional and psychological issues. Your fear of being ridiculed by others reflects your attitude towards handling the problem. While...[Read More] Am I Depressed? Understanding Emotional Turmoil and Seeking Help
Understanding Depression: Coping with Feelings of Hopelessness and Anxiety
Am I sick? I have measured my depression and my score is above 29, specifically 42. However, I sometimes have thoughts of wanting to die. I find it difficult to concentrate on tasks and lack self-confidence. I often lie in bed around 2 or 3 AM, and my mood can be quite frustratin...
Dr. Lin Yanhong reply Psychiatry
Hello: If the situation you described has lasted for more than two weeks without improvement, it is possible that you may be experiencing depression. While it is important to address the issues at hand, the psychological fear and shame you are feeling are obstacles you need to ov...[Read More] Understanding Depression: Coping with Feelings of Hopelessness and Anxiety
Signs You Might Be Struggling with Depression: Understanding Your Feelings
Am I suffering from depression? I often feel a lack of security and helplessness. Over the past year and a half, I have frequently experienced nightmares and insomnia. In the last six months, it has become increasingly severe, to the point where I find it almost impossible to fal...
Dr. Lin Yanhong reply Psychiatry
Hello: Based on your description of your condition, which has lasted for over a year, it is quite possible that you may have depression. If you are taking sleeping pills, you should have seen a doctor. Has the doctor not provided treatment for depression? If so, please remind the...[Read More] Signs You Might Be Struggling with Depression: Understanding Your Feelings