Dr. Wu Kunhong reply Psychiatry Question

Regarding libido and medication? Hello, Doctor: I have been diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder and latent schizophrenia. Recently, due to issues with low libido/sexual impulses, my physician advised me to taper off the medication. I am currently taking 150 mg of Sertral...

Does Piracetam enhance intelligence? I have had slower brain responses since childhood, with weak learning, memory, and comprehension abilities. Recently, I have been taking Piracetam. Can it help improve my weaknesses? I feel like my brain is developing more slowly, and I am not...

Is this considered an anxiety disorder? Hello, doctor. I am 12 years old. I have had a tendency to overthink since I was around 6 years old. For example, I can turn a simple cold into thoughts of various serious diseases. Now that I am older and have a smartphone, whenever I feel...

The effects of sleeping pills on glaucoma? Hello Doctor, I have open-angle glaucoma and recently visited a psychiatrist due to insomnia. The doctor prescribed me "Lorazepam," but I forgot to ask if this medication is safe for someone with glaucoma. Can I continue to use...

Smoking cessation issues I have been taking Liyou and Beideshu for two years. Why is quitting smoking ineffective for me? I smoke about 2 to 3 cigarettes a day. What oral medication should I switch to that would be effective for my nicotine cravings?

I hope there is an answer? Dr. Wu: At the age of 17, I felt that I was easily anxious and sought medical help, taking two tablets of an antidepressant called Ubiquinone. Later, due to the medication, my mood became excessively elevated (at that time, I was younger and didn't...

Various issues? Hello, Doctor: In the mornings, I find myself constantly ruminating on thoughts I've already processed (is this excessive thinking or rumination?). I tend to think of many situations in a negative light, which makes it hard for me to concentrate and leaves my...

Involuntary hospitalization Hello, doctor. I have a friend who suffers from anxiety disorder. Recently, his anxiety has relapsed, and he had an impulse to take pills. However, he managed to suppress it and called others for help. The night before last, he suddenly lost control an...

Why do I feel that my husband is dirty after watching adult films? Why do I feel that my husband is dirty after watching adult films? Do I have a form of mental cleanliness obsession? Even when the adult films are set in a shower, I still feel that he is dirty, including the peop...

What are the issues related to stopping medication after eight days? Two years ago, I took Lorazepam 0.5 mg for three months. After stopping the medication, I experienced insomnia for two years. Recently, I started taking it again at a dosage of 0.5 to 0.75 mg. Before I resumed t...

Medication Consultation Hello, doctor: What is the difference between taking Suimin (Sumin) and taking Paxil (Paroxetine)?

Regarding court guardianship declaration? My family has filed for a guardianship declaration case at the Taoyuan District Court, and today I received a call from the court clerk saying that a mental health evaluation is required, possibly arranged at Taoyuan Psychiatric Hospital ...

Medication issues Does taking Seroquel make symptoms of depression worse? After taking it, I feel like I have become very indecisive, feeling that nothing I do is right, and it's hard to make decisions.

Decreased body coordination? Hello doctor, I have been taking Anxiolytics for about one or two months due to anxiety symptoms. Recently, I have noticed a decline in my physical coordination, I can't seem to get angry even when I try, and my libido seems to have diminished; I...

I would like to ask about the issue of pathological lying in doctors? Hello, doctor. Let me first tell you about my family background. My parents divorced when I was about five or six years old. I have a younger sister who is one year younger and a younger brother who is three ye...

Side effects of Wiccan fatigue? Hello, doctor. I apologize for asking again today; I may not have expressed myself clearly. My concern is the side effect of not being able to sleep during the afternoon nap, while I can sleep well at night without insomnia. You mentioned that Lura...

Anxiety Disorder Medications 2 Hello Doctor, I am the person who asked question #192159; since I only visited a major hospital once (not long ago) and didn't take much medication, I still feel some anxiety when discussing my trauma. However, considering various factors, I wo...

Medication consultation Hello Doctor, I visited the outpatient clinic on January 11th due to issues with easy fatigue, frequent zoning out, and prolonged sleepiness. Aside from Sjögren's syndrome, I have no other health problems. The doctor prescribed Wakix (Pitolisant) hopi...

Anxiety disorder medications Hello Doctor, I visited two different psychiatric clinics during my first year of high school for obsessive thoughts and anxiety. However, I stopped taking the medication due to adverse effects on my body. During that time, I continued counseling thro...

Extrapyramidal syndrome Is leg shaking also a symptom of extrapyramidal syndrome? Additionally, is the constant pulling of hair (especially nasal hair) considered a symptom of extrapyramidal syndrome? So, are leg shaking and hair pulling both symptoms of extrapyramidal syndrome? ...