Am I Normal? Understanding Anxiety and Self-Doubt in Adolescence
Am I normal like this? Hello, I have a few questions I would like to ask you. When I was in middle school, my mother happened to be a teacher at the same school. I felt that I had to perform better than my classmates to avoid embarrassment. However, I found it difficult to meet t...
Dr. Tang Xinbei reply Psychiatry
Dear friend, After reading your letter, I can truly empathize with the pressure you feel as the child of a teacher. Being in a constant state of "having to perform better than others" creates ongoing competition and comparison, leading to a fear of disappointing your p...[Read More] Am I Normal? Understanding Anxiety and Self-Doubt in Adolescence
Understanding Mental Health: Symptoms and Coping Strategies for Students
I'm not sure what's going on? Hello Doctor, when I was in middle school, I saw a television program that discussed ways to improve memory while studying. It mentioned that "writing things down is easier to remember than just reading them." At that time, I thou...
Dr. Tang Xinbei reply Psychiatry
Dear Joe: It seems that you are feeling confused about your thoughts and questioning the state of your mind. After reviewing your concerns, I sense that your thoughts may lack coherence and exhibit some illogical patterns. You also appear to be feeling overwhelmed by your thought...[Read More] Understanding Mental Health: Symptoms and Coping Strategies for Students
Understanding OCD: When to Seek Help and How to Cope
Please provide the content you would like me to translate regarding obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)? Hello Dr. Tang: Since my university days, I have had some annoying habits, such as washing my hands multiple times, checking doors repeatedly to ensure they are closed, and co...
Dr. Tang Xinbei reply Psychiatry
Dear friend: It seems that you are feeling helpless and troubled by your repetitive actions. The more you try to restrain yourself, the more anxious and even fearful you become. Are you feeling conflicted and uneasy about seeking medical help? Are you worried about potential side...[Read More] Understanding OCD: When to Seek Help and How to Cope
Navigating Mental Health: Coping with Emotions and Relationships
Mood Dear Dr. Tang, I apologize for bothering you again! I have the following concerns: 1. Recently, my psychiatrist has increased my medication dosage, which has helped me feel mostly calm and optimistic. However, I still have some worries! I find myself preoccupied with money...
Dr. Tang Xinbei reply Psychiatry
Dear Xiao Jie, I am very glad to hear about your progress and improvements! It seems that, like many young people, you are facing uncertainty about your future during this stage of life: wondering what your future will hold? Wanting to have more control over your life, yet feeli...[Read More] Navigating Mental Health: Coping with Emotions and Relationships
Navigating Family Pressure: Finding Peace Amidst Mental Health Struggles
The term "罩門" translates to "s I left a well-paying and relatively easy job at the end of April to prepare for the entrance exam for the university's continuing education program in July, and I finally got accepted into my ideal school. However, since three mo...
Dr. Tang Xinbei reply Psychiatry
Dear EVA: "Reality is more important than perfection!" This is a motto I share with some online users seeking advice, and it is also a principle I apply to myself! Life inevitably comes with many setbacks, and everyone will "choose" their own path to face diff...[Read More] Navigating Family Pressure: Finding Peace Amidst Mental Health Struggles
Can You Join the Military After Six Months of OCD Treatment?
Disease Can I enlist in the military if I have been undergoing treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) for six months and have not fully recovered?
Dr. Tang Xinbei reply Psychiatry
Dear friend: You seem quite concerned about whether it is appropriate for you to enlist in the military before your condition (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder) is fully treated. The structured environment of the military demands order, precision, and speed, which may resemble the p...[Read More] Can You Join the Military After Six Months of OCD Treatment?
Understanding the Term 'Mental Exhaustion' in Psychiatry: A Closer Look
Regarding whether the terms "depressive neurosis" and "anxiety neurosis" are referred to as "psychasthenia" by government agencies? I have concerns regarding medical terminology. After researching medical-related materials, I found that the term &quo...
Dr. Tang Xinbei reply Psychiatry
Dear Ms. Chen, Regarding your inquiry about "mental impairment," it is a legal term used to describe the mental state of a perpetrator at the time of the crime. It refers to an individual with a mental illness (whether it be a psychotic disorder, neurosis, or intellect...[Read More] Understanding the Term 'Mental Exhaustion' in Psychiatry: A Closer Look
Struggling with Dark Thoughts: Seeking Help for Mental Health Challenges
I'm really sorry to hear that you're feeling this way. It's very important that you talk I am easily influenced by people and situations, and once I enter a low point, I shut myself off, with an extremely low emotional quotient (E.Q.). I tend to overthink and often...
Dr. Tang Xinbei reply Psychiatry
Dear Ms. Chen, It seems that you are currently facing significant financial stress. This pressure, combined with your tendency to view people and situations from a negative perspective, has led you to feel trapped in a low emotional state. Such emotions can result in a pessimist...[Read More] Struggling with Dark Thoughts: Seeking Help for Mental Health Challenges
Understanding Postpartum Depression: Symptoms and Concerns
Many questions? 1. Normal bowel movements but with bright red blood and blood clots present. 2. My husband and I currently have Chlamydia in our blood. Why did this happen? 3. I have thoughts of wanting to die. I get angry easily and cry frequently. The only way I can relieve...
Dr. Tang Xinbei reply Psychiatry
Dear Miss Peng, It seems that your emotions are currently in a low state, with significant fluctuations. You are experiencing alternating insomnia and hypersomnia, changes in appetite with episodes of binge eating, a lack of self-confidence, disinterest in external matters, diff...[Read More] Understanding Postpartum Depression: Symptoms and Concerns
Healthy Ways to Stay Alert Without Energy Drinks
How to boost alertness? Hello, I would like to ask how to stay alert, as I often find myself wanting to sleep shortly after sitting at my desk, and this also happens during classes. I'm looking for healthier methods or foods to help me stay awake, as I prefer not to consume ...
Dr. Tang Xinbei reply Psychiatry
Dear Andy Lau, You asked about how to stay alert. From your description, it seems that this often occurs while you are attending classes or studying. Everyone's physical and mental condition varies; I wonder how your sleep patterns are? Do you have any specific physiologica...[Read More] Healthy Ways to Stay Alert Without Energy Drinks
Understanding the Mental Struggles: What Condition Am I Facing?
What disease is this? Hello Dr. Tang, Thanks to your guidance, I have truly benefited greatly, and I am very grateful to you! Now, I would like to ask you a question. I have given up the indifference and uniqueness of being a "Blackjack" player because I have found wh...
Dr. Tang Xinbei reply Psychiatry
Dear Xiao Jie: I am glad to hear that you are making progress! You have been feeling confused about your condition. You mentioned that "you still have thoughts of wanting to curse or hit someone." It may be helpful to clarify what these thoughts stem from. Are they due ...[Read More] Understanding the Mental Struggles: What Condition Am I Facing?
Overcoming Mental Health Challenges: A Journey Towards Self-Improvement
Psychological counseling Hello, Dr. Tang. I apologize for bothering you again! I am currently facing many issues and don’t know what to do. I used to have a simple life where I just worked and went home, but now I want to work while also participating in vocational training. Even...
Dr. Tang Xinbei reply Psychiatry
Dear Xiao Jie, I apologize for the delay in my response! Since the beginning of the new year, the hospital has been updating its information systems, which has caused my computer to be unstable. Your determination and ambition are truly admirable! You are currently facing many c...[Read More] Overcoming Mental Health Challenges: A Journey Towards Self-Improvement
Understanding Anxiety Disorders: Clearing Misconceptions and Promoting Acceptance
Neurosis - Anxiety Disorder Hello Dr. Tang: I participated in a matchmaking consulting company, and due to a prior conflict with the company's manager, I experienced hyperventilation. Recently, I need to arrange appointments with female members, but aside from one psychologi...
Dr. Tang Xinbei reply Psychiatry
Dear friend, I apologize for the delay in responding to your concerns due to my busy schedule. It seems you are feeling sad and angry about being rejected and are particularly sensitive to being labeled as "crazy" or "abnormal." From your description, it appe...[Read More] Understanding Anxiety Disorders: Clearing Misconceptions and Promoting Acceptance
Overcoming Trust Issues in Relationships: A Path to Emotional Security
Distrust I have been in a relationship with my boyfriend for a while now. I must admit that he really takes care of me in every possible way. However, I have a very negative mindset. I tend to be suspicious about everything. There was a time when I had a very poor perception of m...
Dr. Tang Xinbei reply Psychiatry
Dear friend, I apologize for the delay in my response. The question you raised pertains to the fundamental issue of "trust" between individuals. The formation and development of "trust" stem from a person's interactions with their parents and other "...[Read More] Overcoming Trust Issues in Relationships: A Path to Emotional Security
Understanding Mental Health Struggles: A Patient's Journey with Medication
Please provide the content you would like Dear Dr. Tang, I apologize for the delay in my response due to overtime work and not having access to a computer at home. I hope you can understand. The psychiatrist at St. Mary’s prescribed the following medications for me: Xanax 50 mg ...
Dr. Tang Xinbei reply Psychiatry
Dear Xiao Jie, I apologize for the delay in responding to your inquiry. I've been quite busy with work recently, and my personal computer system encountered some issues. After reading your letter, I can sense that you are experiencing significant emotional and physical disc...[Read More] Understanding Mental Health Struggles: A Patient's Journey with Medication
Are Intrusive Thoughts Normal? Understanding Mental Health Concerns
Is it normal? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask you about something. Often when I am on a train, images of train derailments involuntarily come to mind. When I ride my bike, I also think about scenarios where accidents might happen. Additionally, while watching TV, since my famil...
Dr. Tang Xinbei reply Psychiatry
Dear friend: It seems that you are quite worried about some images that arise in your mind, as if they might actually happen. From your description, it is difficult to determine whether this is abnormal; however, it is evident that your thoughts tend to be more negative and pessi...[Read More] Are Intrusive Thoughts Normal? Understanding Mental Health Concerns
Understanding the Timeline and Costs of Addiction Treatment for Amphetamine Use
The timeline for medication-assisted treatment? I have a male friend who has a habit of using amphetamines. Although he has tried to quit multiple times on his own, he tends to relapse whenever he faces stress in his life. Therefore, I would like to encourage him to seek treatmen...
Dr. Tang Xinbei reply Psychiatry
Dear friend: Your friend seems to be caught in the vortex of addiction, making it difficult to break free on their own. The treatment for addiction is a long process! According to various studies both domestically and internationally, a high percentage of individuals with addicti...[Read More] Understanding the Timeline and Costs of Addiction Treatment for Amphetamine Use
Understanding Sexual Enjoyment Issues: Insights for Partners and Solutions
Sexual activity My boyfriend seems unable to fully enjoy sexual intimacy for reasons I don't understand. Although he has normal physiological responses and is very considerate in prioritizing my satisfaction, he personally struggles to fully engage in the experience. It seem...
Dr. Tang Xinbei reply Psychiatry
Dear friend: The satisfaction of sexual life is influenced by many factors, which you seem to have already mentioned. If your boyfriend's physiological responses, including penile erection and ejaculation, are normal, it indicates that he is reaching climax physiologically a...[Read More] Understanding Sexual Enjoyment Issues: Insights for Partners and Solutions
Which Chronic Conditions Qualify for Continuous Prescriptions?
Which chronic diseases are eligible for continuous prescriptions? Hello! (1) Which chronic diseases are eligible for continuous prescriptions? (2) Are antidepressants (Zactin) and anti-anxiety medications (Serenal) applicable? Please respond, thank you!
Dr. Tang Xinbei reply Psychiatry
Dear friend: You asked which diseases are eligible for "chronic disease continuous prescriptions." To facilitate patients with stable chronic conditions who require long-term use of the same medication, the National Health Insurance Administration (NHIA) has established...[Read More] Which Chronic Conditions Qualify for Continuous Prescriptions?
Overcoming Childhood Abuse: Healing from a Toxic Parent Relationship
"I am a victim of abuse and I feel afraid of people." I'm sorry to hear that you're feeling this way. It's really important to talk to someone who can help you, such as a mental health professional or a trusted person in your life.
Dr. Tang Xinbei reply Psychiatry
Dear Xiaoying, I read your letter and felt your confusion, loneliness, fear, frustration, helplessness, and near despair. You are afraid to let others or your friends know, and in order to hide and cover up, you have expended a lot of energy. Your life, social interactions, and ...[Read More] Overcoming Childhood Abuse: Healing from a Toxic Parent Relationship