Navigating Loneliness: Advice for the Unmarried and Unfulfilled
Please provide the content you would like me to translate? I am in my 30s and have never had a girlfriend. However, there are indeed some historical figures, such as Kant and Newton, who remained unmarried throughout their lives. A psychologist once asked me how I deal with my se...
Dr. Wu Peijun reply Psychiatry
The issues between genders are quite complex, and from your letter, I cannot clearly grasp the nature of your concerns. I recommend consulting a psychiatrist for a comprehensive evaluation and appropriate professional advice.[Read More] Navigating Loneliness: Advice for the Unmarried and Unfulfilled
How to Handle a Reluctant Bipolar Patient: Seeking Help for My Brother
My brother has bipolar disorder and is not cooperating with treatment. What should I do? Hello Dr. Wu, my brother has bipolar disorder and was discharged from Luton Hospital on July 9th. After his discharge, he started selectively taking medication, only the ones that help him sl...
Dr. Wu Peijun reply Psychiatry
Hello, based on the description of the situation, it seems that "involuntary hospitalization" is intended to send your brother back to the hospital. If that is the case, the principle for involuntary hospitalization requires a risk of harm to others or self-harm, and it...[Read More] How to Handle a Reluctant Bipolar Patient: Seeking Help for My Brother
Understanding Muscle Twitches: Causes and Solutions for Your Health
Recently, I've been experiencing muscle twitching in my arm? Hello Doctor: 1. Recently, my arm muscles have been twitching (could it be due to lack of sleep?). How can I improve this? 2. I found some information online that seems very similar to my situation! It mentions...
Dr. Wu Peijun reply Psychiatry
Hello! 1. There are many reasons for muscle twitching, and it is difficult to determine the cause based on the information you provided. If this issue is significantly troubling you, I recommend consulting a psychiatrist who can evaluate the underlying causes and provide appropri...[Read More] Understanding Muscle Twitches: Causes and Solutions for Your Health
Addressing Dependence on Stinose: A Guide for Families
The issue of addiction to Stinose sleeping pills! Hello Doctor: My mother has long-term insomnia issues and is very dependent on Stynox. The dosage has been increasing, and when she doesn't take it, she becomes noisy and agitated. In the past six months, she has even been ta...
Dr. Wu Peijun reply Psychiatry
Thank you for your letter. I believe that you and your family have had a difficult time over the past six months due to this issue. Insomnia is a common problem in modern society, and there are many causes for it. Typically, identifying the underlying cause is necessary for effec...[Read More] Addressing Dependence on Stinose: A Guide for Families
Severe Headaches in Schizophrenia: Causes and Solutions
Severe headache associated with mental illness? Doctor: Hello. 1. I have been suffering from schizophrenia for many years and currently take one tablet of Sulpride, one tablet of Clonazepam, and one tablet of Rifampicin daily. However, I am experiencing severe headaches and feel ...
Dr. Wu Peijun reply Psychiatry
Hello! 1. There are many causes of headaches, and it is not possible to determine the cause based on the information you provided. I recommend that you consult your regular psychiatrist, who can evaluate the cause of your headache and provide appropriate further management. 2. Re...[Read More] Severe Headaches in Schizophrenia: Causes and Solutions
Best Chronic Care Hospitals in Taichung for Mental Health Patients
Hospitals with better facilities for chronic disease management in Taichung City and County? Hello, doctor. My father is currently receiving treatment in a chronic care ward at a private hospital in Taiping, Taichung County. He holds a mild mental disability certificate, but rece...
Dr. Wu Peijun reply Psychiatry
Hello! "Good service and reasonable charges" are indeed difficult to define objectively, especially from a physician's perspective, which may lead to a conflict of interest. Attached are the addresses and phone numbers of hospitals in Taichung City that have chroni...[Read More] Best Chronic Care Hospitals in Taichung for Mental Health Patients
Understanding Sleep Issues: Causes and Solutions for College Students
Sleep issues Hello! I am a first-year student in Kinmen. Ever since I got accepted into school and started living here, my sleep quality has deteriorated significantly. I often wake up suddenly in the middle of the night for no apparent reason. Although I can fall back asleep qui...
Dr. Wu Peijun reply Psychiatry
Hello! Based on your description, it is difficult to determine the underlying causes of your "insomnia" and "gastrointestinal" issues. Anxiety caused by adapting to a new environment may present with such symptoms, but there are many other factors to consider....[Read More] Understanding Sleep Issues: Causes and Solutions for College Students
Understanding Emotional Struggles: Navigating Mental Health Challenges
What is wrong with me? Hello, doctor. Three years ago, I saw a doctor and took medication due to persistent low mood, but I felt better afterward. However, two years later, I experienced similar feelings during a major exam period, and now almost a year has passed since then. Aft...
Dr. Wu Peijun reply Psychiatry
Hello: It sounds like you have been going through a tough time lately, and I'm sorry to hear that. The episode of depression you experienced three years ago may have been a major depressive episode. If that is the case, full recovery is possible, but the risk of recurrence i...[Read More] Understanding Emotional Struggles: Navigating Mental Health Challenges