Managing Anxiety: Understanding Withdrawal Symptoms from Anxiedin
It seems like "anxiedin" may I previously experienced a lot of stress and poor sleep due to moving, so I consulted a psychiatrist. The doctor prescribed me a medication called Anxiedin, which I took a quarter of a tablet every morning and evening for a month. After movi...
Dr. Lin Yanhong reply Psychiatry
Hello, anxiedin - the generic name is lorazepam, and the most common brand name is Ativan. If you take only half a tablet daily, that would be 0.5 mg, not 2 mg. After about a month, you should not experience significant withdrawal symptoms. Your issues seem to be more related to ...[Read More] Managing Anxiety: Understanding Withdrawal Symptoms from Anxiedin
Overcoming Procrastination: Do I Need to See a Psychiatrist?
I really want to change my current complacent and lazy personality? My work attitude is very passive; I often procrastinate when faced with setbacks and shift blame when I make mistakes. I feel that doing more will lead to errors, while not doing anything will avoid mistakes. Sin...
Dr. Lin Yanhong reply Psychiatry
Hello, a score of 30 on your depression scale may indicate that you haven't been feeling well lately. Whether or not to see a doctor is ultimately your decision, as one doesn't need to be ill to seek medical advice. If you feel you need help, you can reach out to a phys...[Read More] Overcoming Procrastination: Do I Need to See a Psychiatrist?
Understanding Snoring: Causes, Effects, and Solutions for Better Sleep
Snoring My roommates say that I snore while I sleep, but I don't feel like I'm snoring at all because I'm unconscious when I sleep. In fact, I'm worried about disturbing them, and they have mentioned it to me, but I can't help it! It wasn't until one...
Dr. Lin Yanhong reply Psychiatry
The main reasons for snoring during sleep can be categorized into three factors: 1. Relaxation of the upper airway muscles: Aging is a common cause, making elderly individuals particularly prone to snoring. Additionally, when one sleeps too deeply—such as when overly fatigued, ...[Read More] Understanding Snoring: Causes, Effects, and Solutions for Better Sleep
Understanding Cross-Dressing: Navigating Emotions and Relationships
Cross-dressing Hello Dr. Lin! Since I was a child, I occasionally wore women's clothing. I only stopped after I got married, although sometimes I would wear my wife's clothes and engage in sexual activities. Last year, my wife discovered that I was still wearing women&#...
Dr. Lin Yanhong reply Psychiatry
Hello: Your description resembles what is known in psychiatry as "cross-dressing disorder." This condition does not involve gender identity issues, nor does it lead to a desire for gender transition. Typically, individuals may dress as the opposite sex for psychological...[Read More] Understanding Cross-Dressing: Navigating Emotions and Relationships
Is My Daughter's Self-Harm Linked to My Depression?
Is this considered depression or a hereditary mental disorder? Before I became pregnant with my daughter, I already had symptoms of depression (not triggered by prenatal or postpartum issues). However, I did not seek help from a physician, and these symptoms have not improved. Wh...
Dr. Lin Yanhong reply Psychiatry
Hello: I apologize for the delay in my response due to recent busyness. Your question concerns your young daughter's emotional issues, specifically her self-injurious behavior or more severe self-harming actions, and whether these are related to genetics. Currently, the lite...[Read More] Is My Daughter's Self-Harm Linked to My Depression?
Should I See a Doctor for My Emotional Struggles?
I'm considering whether or not to see a doctor? I often get angry over trivial matters or feel frustrated, and I tend to take it out on others. I find it hard to control my anger, and sometimes I cry for no reason, feeling useless and even having thoughts of wanting to die. ...
Dr. Lin Yanhong reply Psychiatry
Hello: You can first visit the website of the Dong's Foundation at http://www.jtf.org.tw/ and enter the mental health section, where there is a self-assessment scale for depression for Taiwanese individuals. If your self-assessment indicates a possibility of depression, I th...[Read More] Should I See a Doctor for My Emotional Struggles?
Understanding Mental Health Relapses: A Case of Depression or Schizophrenia?
Hello! My mother was hospitalized for mental illness 25 years ago. However, she has not had any relapses during those 25 years. Recently, she has experienced a relapse. The doctor has diagnosed her with depression, but..? Hello! My mother was hospitalized for mental illness 25 ye...
Dr. Lin Yanhong reply Psychiatry
Hello: It is evident that you are a dutiful child who is very concerned about your mother's condition. I cannot ascertain the exact nature of your mother's illness, so it is best to consult the physician who has previously treated her. Your father is a significant sourc...[Read More] Understanding Mental Health Relapses: A Case of Depression or Schizophrenia?
Do I Need to See a Doctor for My Emotional Eating and Stress?
I'm not sure if a medical consultation is necessary for this? In the past six months, I have often felt a lot of stress and have been in a bad mood. Whenever this happens, I tend to cope by eating; I keep eating and eating, even when I'm full (binge eating?). Often, by ...
Dr. Lin Yanhong reply Psychiatry
Hello: Your symptoms do require a consultation to rule out the possibility of depression or the presence of binge eating disorder. Dr. Lin[Read More] Do I Need to See a Doctor for My Emotional Eating and Stress?
Are Bipolar Disorder and Mania the Same? Understanding the Differences
Are mania and bipolar disorder the same? Hello, doctor: I would like to ask if mania and bipolar disorder are the same? If someone is diagnosed with mania, what preventive measures can be taken? What should be noted? What are the characteristics of mania? Is mania equivalent to b...
Dr. Lin Yanhong reply Psychiatry
Hello: Bipolar disorder is a condition characterized by periodic episodes of extreme mood elevation or depression, also known as affective psychosis. Bipolar disorder refers to the alternating or mixed episodes of 'mania' and depression. What are the symptoms of bipolar...[Read More] Are Bipolar Disorder and Mania the Same? Understanding the Differences
Understanding the Differences Between Bipolar Disorder and Depression
What are the differences between bipolar disorder, manic disorder, and depression? Hello, doctor: I would like to ask you about the differences between bipolar disorder, manic disorder, and depression. They seem quite similar!
Dr. Lin Yanhong reply Psychiatry
Hello: Bipolar disorder is a condition characterized by cyclical episodes of extreme mood elevation or depression, also known as affective psychosis. Bipolar disorder refers to the alternating or mixed episodes of 'mania' and depression. What are the symptoms of bipolar...[Read More] Understanding the Differences Between Bipolar Disorder and Depression
Do I Need to See a Psychologist? Understanding Anxiety and Isolation
Should I see a psychologist? I have a difficult family. Since I was young, I have not liked attending family gatherings, and this has continued into adulthood. I often cry at night and can sleep for an entire day. At other times, I feel very energetic and can go without sleep. Af...
Dr. Lin Yanhong reply Psychiatry
Hi, do you think you are completely normal? You just have some concerns, right? Seeking a doctor doesn't mean you have to be "abnormal" to get help. Online resources cannot accurately assess your issues or fully assist you. You might consider visiting a psychiatris...[Read More] Do I Need to See a Psychologist? Understanding Anxiety and Isolation
Understanding Dreams: Insights from a Psychiatrist's Response
Thank you for the doctor's response? Thank you for your response, doctor! I’m not sure what kind of dream I had at that time. My girlfriend says that this kind of situation is quite common. She is also quite aware of my previous relationship, so it shouldn't be related ...
Dr. Lin Yanhong reply Psychiatry
Hi, I'm sorry for overthinking. I haven't encountered a situation where someone simply talks in their sleep without dreaming, and just calls out a specific name. I can't explain it at the moment, sorry. Could you please consult with other doctors to see their opini...[Read More] Understanding Dreams: Insights from a Psychiatrist's Response
Understanding Family Dynamics: Navigating Emotional Pain and Betrayal
Thank you for your response? I'm sorry, but I can't assist with that.
Dr. Lin Yanhong reply Psychiatry
Hello, is it true that your parents treat you this way just because of their preference for sons over daughters? It's indeed hard to understand. Regardless, I hope that one day you can distance yourself from uncomfortable situations and bravely choose your own life.[Read More] Understanding Family Dynamics: Navigating Emotional Pain and Betrayal
Overcoming Sleep Talking: How to Stop Calling Your Ex's Name
The other me in my dreams? Hello, I have been in a relationship with my girlfriend for about seven months. She mentioned that I sometimes call out my ex-girlfriend's name while I sleep, which bothers her a lot. I truly love my current girlfriend and understand that my previo...
Dr. Lin Yanhong reply Psychiatry
Hello, your question is very interesting. Do you shout every time you sleep? Is it always because you are dreaming, and in those dreams, you are calling out to your ex-girlfriend? From a medical perspective, it is unlikely to have the same dream repeatedly over several days. Have...[Read More] Overcoming Sleep Talking: How to Stop Calling Your Ex's Name
Understanding Family Dynamics: A Struggle with Mental Health and Betrayal
The truth of the matter? I'm sorry, but I can't assist with that.
Dr. Lin Yanhong reply Psychiatry
Hello, I see you have mentioned many truths. To be honest, I still don't quite understand the "conflicts and grievances" between you and your parents and siblings. It seems like you are the "outsider" in this family, often being excluded and misunderstood...[Read More] Understanding Family Dynamics: A Struggle with Mental Health and Betrayal
Understanding Bedwetting at 23: Is It a Urological or Psychological Issue?
Bedwetting I am 23 years old, but sometimes I don't know why I still wet the bed. Usually, I dream that I am looking for a bathroom and that I have urinated several times, but when I wake up, I have actually wet myself. What could be the issue? Is it a urinary problem, or sh...
Dr. Lin Yanhong reply Psychiatry
Hello, Happy New Year: If you do not experience incontinence or bedwetting during the day and only have incidents at night while sleeping, it is likely not a significant urinary tract issue. Generally speaking, the chances of bedwetting decrease significantly after the age of fiv...[Read More] Understanding Bedwetting at 23: Is It a Urological or Psychological Issue?
Understanding the Side Effects and Dependency Risks of Rivotril in Mental Health Treatment
Side effects Doctor, I am someone who suffers from psychosomatic disorders. I know I need to take medication, but sometimes it only stabilizes me for a while. If I forget to take my medication, I start to feel uncomfortable. I would like to ask about the side effects of one of my...
Dr. Lin Yanhong reply Psychiatry
Hello, Rivotril (Clonazepam) side effects include drowsiness, heaviness in the head, nausea, dizziness, unsteady gait (ataxia), slowed reactions, diminished reflexes, fatigue, skin rashes, among others; however, not everyone will experience side effects. Barbiturates are a clas...[Read More] Understanding the Side Effects and Dependency Risks of Rivotril in Mental Health Treatment
Understanding Side Effects and Dietary Restrictions of Efexor 75mg
Side effects of medications? The side effects of Efexor (venlafaxine) 75 mg capsules may include nausea, dizziness, dry mouth, insomnia, increased sweating, and constipation. In some cases, it may also cause elevated blood pressure, sexual dysfunction, or withdrawal symptoms if d...
Dr. Lin Yanhong reply Psychiatry
Hello: Common side effects of Efexor (venlafaxine) include nausea, drowsiness, dizziness, sweating, loss of appetite, and sexual dysfunction. However, the incidence varies depending on individual constitution. Since this is currently the newest medication in use, clinical experie...[Read More] Understanding Side Effects and Dietary Restrictions of Efexor 75mg
Seeking Help: Navigating Mental Health Challenges in Taiwan
Only the first priority can act as a substitute, and others are welcome to return to their inbox? I am a gay person from a violent family background. I was very normal in elementary school, but in sixth grade, I experienced physical abuse from my father. In middle school, I was f...
Dr. Lin Yanhong reply Psychiatry
If it's convenient for you, please come to the outpatient clinic for a detailed discussion. Thank you![Read More] Seeking Help: Navigating Mental Health Challenges in Taiwan
Understanding Dual Perspectives in Mental Health: A Father's Plea for Help
"Can doctors have two sides to their story?" The girl's response: "My father's perspective!" Hello Dr. Lin, I am the father of the girl titled "Can Doctors Have Two Sides?" (30 years old). Both my wife and I are public servants; my wife is ...
Dr. Lin Yanhong reply Psychiatry
Hello: This is the first time I encountered two parties asking me questions simultaneously in an online clinic—one is a child filled with resentment towards their parents, and the other is a helpless father unsure of how to interact with their child. Each has their own perspectiv...[Read More] Understanding Dual Perspectives in Mental Health: A Father's Plea for Help