Am I Sick? Understanding Depression After a Breakup
Am I sick??? Hello, Doctor: Since breaking up with my boyfriend, I have been feeling a prolonged sense of unhappiness and sadness. Whenever I am alone, I can't help but feel heartbroken, overwhelmed, and even have thoughts of wanting to end it all. I feel like I am increasin...
Dr. Lin Yanhong reply Psychiatry
Hello, I see your concerns, and it seems you may be experiencing the pain of a breakup. If you frequently encounter the following eighteen symptoms for more than two weeks, it would be best to consult a professional psychiatrist, as depression may have quietly set in. 1. I ofte...[Read More] Am I Sick? Understanding Depression After a Breakup
Conflicting Messages from Psychiatrists: Trust Issues in Therapy
Do doctors have conflicting opinions? I went for a self-paid consultation, and the doctor told me it wasn't my fault and that he didn't think I had any issues. He said my parents were unwilling to admit their mistakes due to pride, which led to my suicidal thoughts. He ...
Dr. Lin Yanhong reply Psychiatry
Hello: Do doctors have conflicting statements? This is the title of your question, and I am unsure how to respond. Sometimes, what a physician discusses with a patient may become distorted or altered when the patient speaks to another related party due to various factors. Regardl...[Read More] Conflicting Messages from Psychiatrists: Trust Issues in Therapy
Top Psychiatrist Recommendations in Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Please recommend a physician in Kaohsiung? Hello, doctor!
Dr. Lin Yanhong reply Psychiatry
Hello: I'm not sure what your specific concerns are, but I can recommend some doctors. There are many excellent physicians in Kaohsiung, each with their own unique qualities and specialties. Based on what I know, I can provide you with a brief list: At Kaohsiung Medical Univ...[Read More] Top Psychiatrist Recommendations in Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Managing Schizophrenia: Alternatives to Seroquel and Recovery Insights
Schizophrenia I have schizophrenia (with auditory hallucinations) and I am currently taking Seroquel. I am feeling better, but I have difficulty getting up in the morning. Are there any alternative medications? Is it possible for me to fully recover in the future? Can these medic...
Dr. Lin Yanhong reply Psychiatry
Hello, there are several types of antipsychotic medications, and Seroquel is just one of them. However, since you mentioned that your symptoms have improved, it seems to be effective, although there are some side effects—such as difficulty getting up in the morning. If you have m...[Read More] Managing Schizophrenia: Alternatives to Seroquel and Recovery Insights
Am I Suffering from Depression? Understanding Your Symptoms and Next Steps
Am I sick? Doctor, why do I often feel so irritable? Sometimes I even feel like crying for no reason, and I don't understand why this happens suddenly. Sometimes I experience insomnia and have nightmares, and I feel a sense of helplessness. I have no goals in life and don&#x...
Dr. Lin Yanhong reply Psychiatry
Hello: Below are eighteen questions. If you have frequently experienced these phenomena in the past two weeks, there is a high possibility of depression. However, a definitive diagnosis should be made by a physician; it cannot be determined solely by this questionnaire. If you do...[Read More] Am I Suffering from Depression? Understanding Your Symptoms and Next Steps
Understanding Cognitive Decline and Learning Difficulties in Young Adults
Cognitive Decline in Learning Ability and Intelligence Hello Doctor: Recently, some difficult-to-understand issues have arisen with my friend, who is in their twenties. At the end of June this year, around the end of the semester, my friend began to experience some learning and d...
Dr. Lin Yanhong reply Psychiatry
Hello: Your friend's issues include cognitive decline in learning and intelligence, emotional blunting, and social withdrawal. The functional impairments in daily life indicate that there may be problems with his brain. However, to ascertain the exact issue, it is essential ...[Read More] Understanding Cognitive Decline and Learning Difficulties in Young Adults
Navigating Mental Health Challenges: Seeking Help and Understanding Symptoms
What should I do? Hello, Doctor: I am about to receive my exam results, and I feel anxious about it. I have a rough idea that I won't be accepted, and currently, I am unemployed (I only want to work for 20,000 TWD; I don't want to take jobs that pay over 10,000 TWD, as ...
Dr. Lin Yanhong reply Psychiatry
Hello: I apologize for the delay in responding to your question as I was on vacation for a week. After reading your description, I suspect you may be experiencing a syndrome of lacking life goals, which is a common issue among many young people today. The desire for success combi...[Read More] Navigating Mental Health Challenges: Seeking Help and Understanding Symptoms
Overcoming Excessive Masturbation: Seeking Medical Guidance and Solutions
Please consult a physician on how to treat excessive masturbation frequency? Dr. Lin: Amitabha, hello... I am 30 years old, male, and my current concern is that I am engaging in masturbation too frequently. Sometimes I do it in the morning and feel the urge again in the evening, ...
Dr. Lin Yanhong reply Psychiatry
Hello: I believe your issue is not about how to control the act of masturbation, but rather the negative feelings or guilt you associate with it. In fact, you need to have a more natural and accepting attitude towards it; otherwise, you may develop depression. Masturbation is not...[Read More] Overcoming Excessive Masturbation: Seeking Medical Guidance and Solutions
Struggling with Mental Health: Seeking Solutions for Chronic Fatigue and Anxiety
Please help me? Hello, I have been feeling unwell for over three years and living in great pain. I have consulted traditional Chinese medicine, psychiatry, and internal medicine, but there has been no improvement. I don't understand why these treatments haven't worked. ...
Dr. Lin Yanhong reply Psychiatry
Hello: Your question: Thalassemia and psychogenic depression. There is treatment for depression, but there has been no progress. The most distressing part is feeling weak every day, being lethargic all day long, and feeling very dizzy upon waking up, with some pain. It takes a lo...[Read More] Struggling with Mental Health: Seeking Solutions for Chronic Fatigue and Anxiety
Understanding Cross-Dressing: Seeking Help for Unwanted Behaviors
Please help me? Hello Dr. Lin: I seem to have a cross-dressing fetish! Three years ago, due to dissatisfaction at work and the influence of watching adult channels on television, I started occasionally wearing women's lingerie as a way to relieve my sexual urges. Watching wo...
Dr. Lin Yanhong reply Psychiatry
As requested, I will reply directly to the inquirer via email.[Read More] Understanding Cross-Dressing: Seeking Help for Unwanted Behaviors
Seeking Help: Navigating Mental Health and Personal Struggles
Please help me (note)? Hello Doctor: I sent you a consultation form yesterday, but I forgot to mention that I am a patient with a psychoneurosis and have a slight cross-dressing tendency (which may not be considered significant) that started about three years ago. I was diagnosed...
Dr. Lin Yanhong reply Psychiatry
As requested, please reply directly to the inquirer via email.[Read More] Seeking Help: Navigating Mental Health and Personal Struggles
Understanding Memory Techniques and Their Impact on Mental Health
Could you please provide more context or details about what you are asking? Doctor, may I ask: (If someone wants to come up with something to remember and control their thoughts) what does this mean? For example, when I was studying in the past, I would use writing as a way to me...
Dr. Lin Yanhong reply Psychiatry
Hello: Your question is indeed difficult to answer, as there are still many uncertainties that need clarification. First, you mentioned how to help with memory issues, and you concluded that handwriting is the solution. At the same time, to remind yourself of the phrase "han...[Read More] Understanding Memory Techniques and Their Impact on Mental Health
Differentiating Treatment Approaches for Dysautonomia and Depression
What are the differences in treatment methods for autonomic nervous system disorders and depression? How can they be distinguished? What are the differences in treatment approaches for autonomic nervous system disorders and depression? How can they be distinguished? My husband is...
Dr. Lin Yanhong reply Psychiatry
Hello: The autonomic nervous system includes the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems, which originally function as a balance system in the body. Autonomic nervous system dysfunction refers to the loss of this balance, leading to symptoms related to either excessive or...[Read More] Differentiating Treatment Approaches for Dysautonomia and Depression
Understanding Addiction Risks and Withdrawal Symptoms of Xanax and Other Medications
I'm sorry, could you please ask again? I apologize for asking again: Currently, the doctor has prescribed Xanax 0.5 mg and Effexor 37.5 mg, half a tablet three times a day, Dogmatyl 50 mg, and Rivotril 0.5 mg, one tablet at bedtime. I would like to know if taking these medic...
Dr. Lin Yanhong reply Psychiatry
Hello: The medication you mentioned, Xanax, has a higher potential for addiction, but it is more effective in controlling autonomic nervous symptoms or anxiety. In my opinion, the issue of addiction can be gradually managed by tapering the dosage as symptoms improve. We should no...[Read More] Understanding Addiction Risks and Withdrawal Symptoms of Xanax and Other Medications
Feeling Overwhelmed: Coping with Anxiety and Depression Symptoms
I'm going crazy~~~~ Hello doctor, I feel like I might be experiencing depression lately. 1. I've been having a lot of physical pains and discomfort. 2. I suspect I might have a sexually transmitted infection; the last time I was sexually active was on February 12, and I...
Dr. Lin Yanhong reply Psychiatry
Hello: From your letter, it seems that you are currently facing many troubling issues, and your mood is not good. You have many concerns, especially regarding your health, and you are particularly worried about whether you have any illness. Clinically, we refer to this as anxiety...[Read More] Feeling Overwhelmed: Coping with Anxiety and Depression Symptoms
Am I Sick? Understanding the Link Between Mental Health and Physical Symptoms
Do I have an illness? Is it a mental health issue or something else? Hello: Because I often get sick, I frequently visit doctors, both traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine, and I receive regular treatments! I'm not sure if it's my body producing antibodies ...
Dr. Lin Yanhong reply Psychiatry
Hello: If you want to understand what illness you may have, it's difficult to make a complete determination from the letter alone. It seems there may be elements of depression, but whether there are other issues should be assessed by a professional physician. If you have con...[Read More] Am I Sick? Understanding the Link Between Mental Health and Physical Symptoms
Seeking Psychological Counseling for Overcoming Emotional Struggles
I really hope to have psychological counseling to help me? Hello Dr. Lin, I saw your reply yesterday, thank you very much! I feel that if I don't encounter any unfortunate events (the unfortunate events I refer to are just a few things that I care about deeply), my daily lif...
Dr. Lin Yanhong reply Psychiatry
Hello: From your reply, it seems that if the "ordinary" period you mentioned lasts for more than two years, it could potentially be classified as depressive neurosis. Whether or not to take medication should be assessed by a consulting physician. There are many more psy...[Read More] Seeking Psychological Counseling for Overcoming Emotional Struggles
When to Seek Help from a Doctor for Mental Health Issues
Under what circumstances should one definitely seek medical assistance? Hello Dr. Lin, I may be prone to overthinking due to family and personality factors. I have always been an outgoing person who enjoys making friends, but over the past decade, my family's financial situa...
Dr. Lin Yanhong reply Psychiatry
Hello: Looking at your content and questions, I can't help but feel a bit emotional about how some people's destinies are truly unimaginable. However, I admire how you have come this far, even though it has been quite challenging. Additionally, it seems that there are s...[Read More] When to Seek Help from a Doctor for Mental Health Issues
Can Anxiety and Depression Occur Together? Understanding Coexisting Mental Health Issues
At a loss? Hello, Dr. Lin. I would like to ask if anxiety disorders and depression can occur simultaneously? When I am in a crowd, I feel emotional anxiety, palpitations, and trembling, and I sense that the people around me are starting to distance themselves from me and exclude ...
Dr. Lin Yanhong reply Psychiatry
Hello: Anxiety disorders and depression do not necessarily occur simultaneously, but they can exist one after the other. Most individuals who do not find relief from anxiety may eventually develop depressive symptoms, leading to depression. When in social situations, one may expe...[Read More] Can Anxiety and Depression Occur Together? Understanding Coexisting Mental Health Issues
Understanding My Mental Health Struggles: Seeking Answers and Hope
What disease is it? I experienced a long period during my illness where I felt that my classmates and friends were excluding me, which often led me to hide alone in my dorm room and cry. Sometimes, even an offhand comment or a glance from someone would make me feel sad. I struggl...
Dr. Lin Yanhong reply Psychiatry
Hello: If you want to understand what illness you have, it's difficult to make a complete assessment from the letter. It seems that there is definitely an element of depression, but whether there are other issues should be determined by a professional physician. I recommend ...[Read More] Understanding My Mental Health Struggles: Seeking Answers and Hope