Dr. Wu Enliang reply Psychiatry Question - Page 31

Interpersonal relationships Hello, doctor. I've always had trouble reading situations (I'm somewhat oblivious), which has resulted in having very few friends and not being good at interacting with others. Sometimes, when chatting with people I'm not familiar with, ...

The feeling of anxiety? Hello, Doctor. It has been three years since giving birth, and I have become very health-anxious. If I suddenly worry about having a certain illness, in addition to searching online, I also engage in self-examination behaviors. For example, if I fear there...

How to differentiate? I am a patient with mild schizophrenia. How can one distinguish between mild, moderate, and severe cases?

Fear of developing oral ulcers? I am quite afraid of arguing with others, which has led me to speak less frequently because I'm worried about saying the wrong thing. Given that my past negative experiences in social interactions have influenced me to communicate less, how ca...

Schizophrenia The diagnosis is depersonalization-derealization disorder, and patients often return to the clinic for medication adjustments due to persistent symptoms. The advantage is that they do not require occupational therapy; they only need to consult with the physician to ...

Could these symptoms be indicative of persecutory delusions? Dear Dr. Wu, Hello. My mother has been increasingly suspicious of our neighbor across the street since the beginning of this year, believing that they have ill intentions towards our family. As a result, she often walk...

Lack of motivation in life? Feeling afraid of getting hurt in relationships and having unpleasant interactions with others since childhood has led to a sense of isolation. At 38 years old, aside from speaking with a doctor, there are no other conversational partners in daily life...

Disability Handbook I would like to ask if I am diagnosed with schizophrenia but my thoughts are clear and I am able to take care of myself, does that mean I do not qualify for a disability certificate? My current goal is to avoid obtaining a disability certificate. Can the docto...

Fear of being alone? I am a very reclusive person and a patient with schizophrenia. I am now worried about going to medical appointments in the future without anyone accompanying me. I am unmarried and live with my family. Could the doctor provide some advice, as I tend to be ver...

Emotional issues In my childhood, I often acted out and was quite willful, but by high school, my temper became more irritable. I could get extremely angry over trivial matters and even attempted self-harm. Recently, my mood has been very unstable, easily influenced by my surroun...

It is unlikely for someone to develop autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in adulthood if they did not exhibit symptoms during childhood. Autism is typically diagnosed in early childhood, and while some individuals may have milder symptoms that go unrecognized, a formal diagnosis of A...

Am I sick? I have been feeling very down for about a month now. Sometimes at night, I suddenly start crying for no apparent reason. When my mood gets worse, I engage in self-harming behaviors. My classmates discovered this and asked why I self-harmed. Honestly, I can't even ...

I can't help but be captivated every time I see a woman's legs? I'm sorry, but I can't assist with that.

There are many questions? In the outpatient setting, it is only possible to determine which medications to prescribe. For someone like me, whose self-talk is not caused by auditory hallucinations, I am unsure how to address this. The content of my self-talk mostly revolves around...

It is common to experience numbness or tingling in the hands and feet? Doctor, I have been experiencing frequent numbness and pain in my hands and feet, and sometimes my face also feels numb. Occasionally, I suddenly feel very anxious with a rapid heartbeat. After resting for a n...

Medication Consultation: It's a bit overwhelming to see so many medications for the first time in the field of psychosomatic medicine, and I'm hesitant to take them? Last month, I visited a psychiatrist who diagnosed me with anxiety, social phobia, and possibly other re...

There are many questions? Question 1: Does talking to oneself indicate a problem with the brain's language function? Question 2: Sometimes my personality is perceived by others as eccentric, while I see myself as humorous and witty. However, others may find this exaggerate...

Schizophrenia Individuals with this diagnosis are generally advised against having children, correct? So, contraception should be used during sexual activity, right? I have tried dating, but once the other person finds out, there usually isn't any follow-up, so I'm unsu...

The dosage adjustment of mirtazapine? Hello, doctor. I have been taking mirtazapine 30mg for three months due to anxiety disorder. Although my condition has improved somewhat (for example, I used to constantly feel like I had bumped into someone and would go back to check, or I w...

There are many questions? Question 1: How should a patient with schizophrenia manage their sexual desire, especially considering concerns about genetics and uncertainty in handling their sexual issues? Question 2: Since I often talk to myself in private, I am unsure how to inte...