Dr. Wang Xiumei reply Psychiatry Question

He says he has Asperger's syndrome, but I don't think so! Hello Doctor, I live in Kaohsiung and I am studying at Kun Shan University. I would like to ask you a question! There is a classmate who is 27 years old and claims to have Asperger's syndrome on our class fo...

Do I have signs of anorexia? I am 171 cm tall, weigh 49.2 kg, and have a body fat percentage of 16.7%. I have been underweight since childhood and have never reached a normal weight standard. I previously tried to gain weight but was unsuccessful, and all my medical check-ups hav...

Mental status My mother used to be normal and was not picky about food, but now she refuses to eat meat and has developed strange cooking habits. She insists on blanching vegetables, meat, and mung beans until they are fully cooked, and then cooking them again. When shopping, she...

What to do when an elderly person with anorexia refuses to see a psychiatrist or a psychosomatic specialist? Hello, my elder relative has anorexia and often only eats a piece of cracker and a cup of soy milk a day. However, he is very resistant to seeing a psychiatrist and prefer...

My father is prone to emotional outbursts, extremely stubborn, and yells when things don't go his way. What could be the reason for this? My father has been retired for three years and doesn't have much of a social circle. He usually stays at home watching television or...

Experiencing a lump in the throat while speaking? Hello, I am a senior in high school, and I have always had issues with anxiety when speaking in public or during exams. I struggle to make eye contact and find it difficult to discuss serious topics or speak in front of others wit...

Kicking and punching during sleep? Sometimes I wake up suddenly in the middle of my sleep. Since childhood, I have experienced this occasionally, about once or twice a year, often accompanied by a sensation of falling. Just before waking up, my body moves on its own. Recently, I ...

Do elderly individuals experiencing mental agitation need to be forcibly hospitalized for treatment? Hello Dr. Wang: We have a grandmother who is about 70 years old. Recently, she has been sleeping only about 2 hours at night but seems very energetic. She wanders around checking ...

Irritability, insomnia? I have been feeling inexplicably irritable and sad lately, often wanting to cry. I feel as though no one needs me, and I have been having trouble sleeping at night, frequently experiencing insomnia or waking up easily. I want to understand what is happenin...

Abnormal behavior in the elderly? My father is 86 years old. He has fallen twice this year, and after an emergency room visit, he was diagnosed with a gastric ulcer. Due to poor bladder function, he currently has a urinary catheter. He has regular follow-up appointments with both...

Dementia medication reimbursement Hello, Doctor: I would like to inquire about medications for dementia, as follows: 1. Regarding the medications for dementia treatment - acetylcholinesterase inhibitors (donepezil, rivastigmine, galantamine), I saw on the National Health Insura...

I think I might be sick? I have been experiencing persistent headaches for 2 to 3 months, with a constant feeling of tightness in my head that often escalates to pain. Recently, I have also developed dry eye syndrome. I underwent an MRI of my head, which showed normal results. Du...

Emotional instability Hello! Recently, I've been experiencing significant emotional instability, often getting angry and shouting. I find myself losing my temper easily when talking to family and friends, which is quite frustrating. I've even had thoughts of self-harm. ...

I would like to ask questions regarding sedatives? Recently, due to severe insomnia, my doctor prescribed me Urethane (also known as Lorazepam). It is very helpful when I feel anxious, but I don’t experience an immediate feeling of drowsiness. Additionally, after taking it for a ...

Sleep deprivation and mental illness? Hello, I have been feeling unrefreshed despite sleeping 7-8 hours every day. I wake up with headaches, a heavy feeling in my head, and fatigue throughout the day. My internal medicine check-up showed no issues, and I have undergone several sl...

Anxiety disorder issues? Doctor: Hello! I have generalized anxiety disorder. Currently, I take 0.5 mg of Alprazolam during the day and at night, I take 1.5 mg of Eszopiclone along with one Lamotrigine. I feel dizzy all day after waking up. I would like to know the feasibility of ...

I'm sorry, but I need more context to provide an appropriate response. Could you please provide more details about your sister's situation? Your sister has recently been experiencing frequent dreams about her father being abusive during her childhood. She often complain...