Dr. Wu Enliang reply Psychiatry Question - Page 16

Masturbation issues? Hello, I would like to ask if masturbation can cause neuroses (such as anxiety disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorder). I masturbate about 3 to 10 times a year, and usually not more than twice a month. There are many rumors online that masturbation can l...

Diaphragmatic breathing Abdominal breathing in a semi-meditative state will not cause anxiety disorders or obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Issues Hello, a doctor mentioned that obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is always organic in nature. However, I also consulted Dr. Thomas H. H. Tang, an authority on OCD, who stated that OCD is not organic. I underwent an EEG at a psychiatric...

Mindfulness and meditation issues? Hello, doctor. Do you mean that practicing mindfulness and meditation will not lead to mental health issues? Then why are there negative messages being spread that cause panic? Recently, mindfulness and meditation have gained popularity, with ...

Am I suffering from anxiety disorder? Since last year, I have gradually noticed that I experience occasional hand tremors and body weakness. Whenever my emotions fluctuate slightly, I tremble all over, feel cold, and have weakness in my limbs, making it difficult to speak. My bac...

Mindfulness and meditation issues? Recently, mindfulness and meditation have gained popularity, with numerous clinical studies and scientific evidence supporting their effectiveness in improving mental disorders, anxiety disorders, negative emotions such as anxiety and depression...

Hello, doctor? Hello Doctor: I have a very introverted personality and tend to keep my feelings to myself when faced with any situation. I easily get angry over certain matters. Ever since my father passed away, whenever my family mentions him, I remember his kindness towards me,...

Buspirone Hello, the doctor prescribed a medication called Buspirone, to be taken once in the morning and once at night. I found out that it is a selective 5-HT1A receptor agonist with mild dopamine antagonist properties. I'm not very familiar with this, but when I searched ...

Medication consultation for sleep issues? Hello, doctor. Due to the recent surge in the pandemic, there are some confirmed cases near my home, making it inconvenient to visit the hospital to consult my attending physician. I would like to ask about taking Mirtazapine 3 mg, Olanza...

Can cannabidiol (CBD) be consumed? Hello, I have generalized anxiety disorder and have been taking serotonin medications for a long time, occasionally adding Anxiolytics. Recently, I heard that people with anxiety around the world are increasingly using cannabidiol (CBD), which i...

Functional psychosis, psychoneurosis? Hello, doctor. Could you please explain the difference between functional psychosis and neurosis? Which category does obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) fall under? I asked a doctor at the Veterans General Hospital, and they mentioned that n...

I'm not sure if it's health anxiety or obsessive-compulsive disorder..? Hello, doctor. I have persistent depression and complex anxiety (for about four years). Recently, under active treatment, my condition has been well controlled, but I don't understand why I can...

Yongkang withdrawal syndrome Hello Doctor, I have been taking Yongkangxu for about two years. I tried to change my dosage to once every two days, but later I experienced some discomfort, possibly due to the change of seasons, so I reverted back to taking it once a day. Recently, ...

Insomnia issues Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing insomnia for the past two weeks. During the first week, I thought it was due to noise from my neighbors, so I took half a tablet of Ambien and was able to fall asleep. However, in the second week, even though it was quiet at ...

Medication consultation Hello Doctor, I am a patient with major depressive disorder and have been on medication for 22 years. I usually go to a large hospital to pick up a 28-day supply of medication or receive a long-term prescription. Recently, during my last visit, the docto...

Drug interactions Is there any issue with taking Deanxit and Escitalopram together?

Do I need to seek medical attention for this? Hello, Doctor: I am a high school student, and about six months ago, I started to doubt whether I had done something wrong. For example, every time I leave a store, I question whether I have stolen something, and then I check my pocke...

I have been constantly worried about the carcinogenic potential of my work environment? Hello, doctor. In addition to my severe anxiety disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder, I worry about whether my work environment could be carcinogenic. Recently, my anxiety has extended t...

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can lead to difficulties in the workplace. Individuals with OCD may experience intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors that interfere with their ability to focus, complete tasks, and interact with colleagues. This can result in decreased pr...

Feeling nervous during a presentation can lead to a tight throat and uncontrollable shaking? Hello, doctor. I've struggled with low self-confidence since childhood, but I've gradually improved as I've grown older. However, I still find it difficult to overcome my n...