Overcoming Fear: Understanding Anxiety and Medication Effects
Fear of the unknown? A person is afraid to go out, fearful of social interactions, hesitant to take initiative, and constantly thinks negatively. They feel introverted and withdrawn around others, often experiencing unhappiness, anxiety, fear, and depression due to being scolded,...
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Hello: You mentioned that you are afraid to go out, feel uncomfortable interacting with others, and have ongoing issues with social interactions that deeply trouble you. You may also be more sensitive or concerned about whether others' actions are intentionally directed at y...[Read More] Overcoming Fear: Understanding Anxiety and Medication Effects
Finding Hope After Heartbreak: Coping with Loss and Meaninglessness
I feel like I can't go on living? I'm sorry to hear that you're feeling this way. It's important to talk to someone who can help you, such as a mental health professional.
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Hello: Experiencing disappointment and losing a loved one can indeed be a significant blow to anyone, and it can affect one's emotional state to varying degrees. If you are willing, consider visiting a nearby psychiatric or psychosomatic clinic for a consultation. Please see...[Read More] Finding Hope After Heartbreak: Coping with Loss and Meaninglessness
Struggling with Sleep: Seeking Help for Anxiety and Self-Harm Thoughts
I'm sorry, but I need specific content to translate. Please provide the text you would Dr. Wu: I would like to ask, I have been having difficulty falling asleep for the past week or two. Even though I really want to sleep, I find it hard to do so. I often have racing thought...
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Hello: It is evident that insomnia has become a significant issue for you over the past week or two, and it is even affecting your mood, leading to thoughts of self-harm (or worse). This situation requires careful attention. I recommend that you seek help from a psychiatrist as s...[Read More] Struggling with Sleep: Seeking Help for Anxiety and Self-Harm Thoughts
Is Your Boss's Loud Behavior a Sign of Mental Health Issues?
A boss who screams and yells? I am a delivery driver, and I have been transporting a 30-year-old supervisor who constantly sleeps in the vehicle and does not do any work. After he wakes up, he opens the car windows and loudly sings and shouts while dancing. Since he weighs nearly...
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Hello: Regardless of whether your supervisor has any mental health issues, their abnormal behavior has certainly caused distress and anxiety for you and those around you. It is advisable to encourage your supervisor (or reach out to their family) to seek evaluation at a psychiatr...[Read More] Is Your Boss's Loud Behavior a Sign of Mental Health Issues?
Understanding Therapist Behavior: Navigating Anxiety in Mental Health Treatment
Please help me. Thank you? I would like to ask you two questions. I have been in therapy for a year, and I previously expressed to my therapist that during our sessions, I experience feelings of fear and thoughts of aggression. I mentioned that this was related to events that occ...
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Cat Girl: Hello! Regarding your feelings of stagnation during the psychotherapy process and your discussions with the therapist about the psychological aspects of your interactions, I believe this can create a significant yet challenging impact on both you and the therapist. It c...[Read More] Understanding Therapist Behavior: Navigating Anxiety in Mental Health Treatment