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Lurasidone, Lithium salts, Aripiprazole Recently, I have switched to different prescriptions and doctors. I was originally taking lithium salts at bedtime for six months to a year, along with 0.5 mg of Risperidone. My most recent diagnosis was bipolar disorder during a depressive...

Medication inquiries? Hello! Due to anxiety disorder, the doctor prescribed Elysium (Escitalopram) and Xanax (Alprazolam) to be taken every night before bed. I have been taking them for two weeks. I am unsure how long the treatment will last and I am worried about the potential f...

Habitually talking to oneself? Hello doctor, I would like to ask about my situation. I tend to think deeply and take everything to heart, so sometimes when I'm alone or out by myself, I find myself having conversations with myself. For example, if something frustrates me or ...

Uncontrollable tics similar to Tourette syndrome? Hello, doctor. I am a patient diagnosed with anxiety disorder and recurrent major depression, and I am currently undergoing medication treatment. I take my antidepressants and various supplements at a fixed time every day. Last ni...

Habitually talking to oneself? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about my situation. I tend to think deeply about things and often internalize my feelings. Sometimes, when I am alone or out by myself, I find myself having conversations with myself. For example, if something frus...

Treatment approaches for gender identity disorder or gender dysphoria? Recently, due to gender dysphoria, I underwent a military re-evaluation at the psychiatric department of the Tri-Service General Hospital. During the evaluation, the physician requested to examine the style of...

Waking up suddenly from sleep with palpitations? Three years ago, I frequently experienced palpitations, chest tightness, and a feeling of heat. I would wake up suddenly from sleep, feeling hot, sweating, and with a rapid heartbeat. After undergoing an electrocardiogram and echoc...

It can feel very difficult and strenuous to pay with cash at checkout? Recently, I find it very difficult to handle cash when making purchases. I feel a lot of discomfort using the items I buy, and I don't know what to do. What used to seem very simple has become quite chall...

Hello Dr. Chiu: Are there any auditory hallucinations? Hello: Background: 1. This job is often looked down upon by others, yet it is still very much needed; it seems that aside from public health scholars and the National Health Insurance Bureau, doctors are the most despised....

Add-related questions? Hello, Doctor. I would like to ask about medication. About one or two months ago, I visited a psychiatrist due to issues with attention and concentration. After listening to my description of the situation, the doctor prescribed me Atomoxetine. Initially, I...

Schizophrenia Hello Dr. Chiu, I would like to ask under what circumstances can auditory hallucinations be recorded? Previously, I consulted Dr. Lin Mianzhang, who confirmed that I indeed experience auditory hallucinations and delusions (suspected hallucinations). There are three ...

Do antidepressants affect the menstrual cycle? Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing anxiety and irritability for the past one to two years, along with intrusive thoughts (I tend to be particularly sensitive and anxious when I hear ominous statements). After the 403 earthquake, ...

Inquiry about the interaction between SSRI medications and cold medications? Thank you, doctor, for taking the time to read this. I am a patient with anxiety disorder and currently take one and a half tablets of Liyou (15 mg) daily. Recently, I have had a slight cold and, after t...

Negative thoughts and emotional instability? Hello, Doctor. Since childhood, due to family discord and being isolated by teachers and classmates, I have developed self-harming habits starting from fifth grade, using items like metal rulers and utility knives, and even having suic...

Medication Consultation I have been diagnosed with autonomic nervous system disorder, panic disorder, and anxiety disorder. Recently, I started taking medications prescribed by my doctor before bedtime: Flupentixol 0.5 mg and Melitracen 10 mg, along with half a tablet of Paroxeti...

Numbness and anxiety? During a boat ride, there was initially localized paralysis, which later progressed to generalized paralysis, resulting in the palms curling inward and an inability to extend the fingers normally. The legs also became immobile. After calming down, the sympto...

SSRI Medication Consultation Hello, I am currently taking Zoloft (one pill daily). Can I drink hot beverages like bubble tea? I've heard that SSRI medications may interact with the ingredients in these drinks. Is it safe as long as I don't mix them long-term? Thank you!

Can two medications be taken alternately? Can I alternate between Zanaflex 0.5 mg and Rifampin 0.5 mg? Sometimes taking Rifampin and sometimes taking Zanaflex, switching between the two.

Consultation for nausea due to anxiety? Hello Doctor, sometimes when I am under a lot of stress, like during finals when I have many things to do, I suddenly lose my appetite. My intake drops to less than a third of normal (or even less; I'm not quite sure, but it’s signific...

Assistance with medical consultation (family member struggling with internet addiction, insomnia, emotional abuse, and negative thoughts)? How to encourage a 31-year-old male family member to seek medical attention? (He is aware of his condition but has low motivation for treatme...