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Understanding REM Sleep: Addressing Sleep Disruptions and Concerns

Could you please provide more details about the REM issue you are referring to? Hello Doctor, I am a 36-year-old male with no use of sleeping pills or sleep aids. Currently, I am experiencing sleep disturbances (waking up frequently at around 2:30 AM) and my average sleep time is...


Dr. Xue Gengming reply Psychiatry
I recommend that you: 1. Discuss the above situation further with your attending physician, focusing on symptom management or determining if further examinations are necessary. 2. Consider seeking treatment from other medical institutions as well. Thank you, and wishing you good ...

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Understanding the Differences Between Mucins and Promethazine in Psychiatry

Questions about Muxing Tablets and Pulmaning? Hello, my daughter is taking two medications: Mu-Jing tablets and Pumaning. I noticed that these two medications seem quite similar, and I'm unsure about their differences. Recently, I've observed that my daughter has only b...


Dr. Xue Gengming reply Psychiatry
We recommend that you discuss the above situation further with your attending physician. Thank you, and wishing you good health!

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Understanding Medication Effects: Managing Mental Health and Side Effects

Hello, I would like to ask you about diseases and medication issues? In 2019, I took Risperidone and felt better. A year later, I switched to 803, and my mother said I still needed adjustments. The new doctor prescribed Olanzapine, which made me feel miserable. Then in October 20...


Dr. Xue Gengming reply Psychiatry
I recommend that you: 1. Discuss the above situation further with your attending physician, focusing on symptom management or determining if further examinations are necessary. 2. Consider seeking treatment from other medical institutions if needed. Thank you, and wishing you goo...

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Understanding Schizophrenia vs. Bipolar Disorder: How to Support Your Partner

How to help someone with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder? Hello doctor, my partner suddenly changed at the beginning of September. He became vacant in his gaze, confused in his thoughts, suspected I was cheating, and exploded in anger, forcing me to break up with him. The next ...


Dr. Xue Gengming reply Psychiatry
We recommend that you: 1. Discuss the above situation further with your attending physician, focusing on symptom management or determining if further examinations are necessary. 2. Consider seeking treatment from other medical institutions if needed. Thank you, and wishing you go...

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Managing Sleep Patterns and Autonomic Nervous System Disorders

Adjustment of daily routine / Autonomic nervous system disorder Hello Dr. Hsueh, I would like to ask you some questions regarding my daily routine and autonomic nervous system dysregulation. I am a 33-year-old female with systemic lupus erythematosus. I was originally taking five...


Dr. Xue Gengming reply Psychiatry
We recommend that you: 1. Discuss the above situation further with your attending physician, focusing on symptom management or determining if further examinations are necessary. 2. Consider seeking treatment from other medical institutions as well. Thank you, and wish you good he...

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Understanding OCD: Seeking Help and Finding Hope for Recovery

What are the methods? I would like to share my experience with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) with the doctor: During the Mid-Autumn Festival when I first entered junior high school, I saw a suicide prevention advertisement while grilling. At that moment, I felt short of bre...


Dr. Xue Gengming reply Psychiatry
I recommend that you: 1. Discuss the above situation further with your attending physician, focusing on symptomatic treatment or determining if further examinations are necessary. 2. Consider seeking treatment from other medical institutions as well. Thank you, and wishing you go...

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Managing Side Effects of Psychiatric Medications: What to Expect

Drug side effects Hello, Doctor. I apologize for interrupting you during your busy schedule. Currently, I am taking Xinelon capsules (one capsule every morning) and Lexapro, and I have been on them for a week. However, I still feel drowsy during the day, lack motivation, and have...


Dr. Xue Gengming reply Psychiatry
I recommend that you: 1. Discuss the above situation further with your attending physician, focusing on symptomatic treatment or determining if further examinations are necessary. 2. Alternatively, consider seeking treatment from other medical institutions. Thank you, and wishing...

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Understanding Compulsive Masturbation: When to Seek Help

Masturbation addiction Hello, doctor. I was exposed to adult advertisements at home when I was in elementary school, and shortly after, I experienced my first instance of masturbation. Around the time I was in the second year of junior high, I began to experience intense negative...


Dr. Xue Gengming reply Psychiatry
We recommend that you consult with a psychiatrist at an outpatient clinic. Thank you, and wish you good health!

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Understanding Medication Effects on Menstrual Cycle and Weight Gain

Medication Consultation Hello Doctor: In July, I was diagnosed with Meniere's disease, and the doctor prescribed Secorin, Suzin, and a B-complex and C-complex vitamin supplement. However, since I started taking these medications, my menstrual period has been delayed for two ...


Dr. Xue Gengming reply Psychiatry
I recommend that you: 1. Discuss the above situation further with your attending physician to address the symptoms and determine if further examinations are necessary. 2. Consider seeking treatment from other medical institutions if needed. Thank you, and wish you good health!

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Understanding OCD: Managing Intrusive Thoughts and Anxiety

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Can obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) lead to intrusive thoughts that cause irrational thinking? I am very afraid that the irrational thoughts associated with OCD will come true. What should I do when I start to have these thoughts? It become...


Dr. Xue Gengming reply Psychiatry
We recommend that you consult with a mental health specialist at the outpatient clinic. Thank you, and we wish you good health!

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Managing Sleep Aid Side Effects: Seeking Help for Sexual Dysfunction

Drug side effects Doctor, I apologize for the interruption, but I would like to inquire about the long-term medications I am using. I take a sleep aid called Jing An Ning and another medication for insomnia called Rou Bai. The side effects of these medications have been affecting...


Dr. Xue Gengming reply Psychiatry
I recommend that you discuss the above situation with your attending physician to determine if further examinations are necessary. Thank you, and wish you good health!

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Managing Medication Withdrawal: Risks and Alternatives for Mental Health

Drug withdrawal I am currently taking Fluoxetine. Some time ago, I read "Crazy for Drugs." Although the author's views on side effects are somewhat exaggerated, I did experience suicidal thoughts when I took Paroxetine in my youth. It's been about thirty-five ...


Dr. Xue Gengming reply Psychiatry
Regarding issues related to medication reduction, drowsiness, and gastroesophageal reflux, it is advisable for you to discuss these matters further with your attending physician to determine if further examinations or consultations with relevant specialties are necessary. Thank y...

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Current Usage of Prozac in Taiwan: Insights from Mental Health Consultations

Medication consultation I would like to ask how many people in Taiwan are currently taking Prozac? Thank you, doctor.


Dr. Xue Gengming reply Psychiatry
If you need to take this type of medication, it is recommended that you first consult with a physician for evaluation. Thank you, and wishing you good health!

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Understanding Affective Psychosis: Managing Mood Swings and Auditory Hallucinations

Affective Psychosis Hello, doctor. I have affective psychosis and have been consistently taking medication and receiving treatment. Emotionally, I have primarily experienced depression, but recently I have shown symptoms that resemble a manic episode, such as feeling well-rested ...


Dr. Xue Gengming reply Psychiatry
I recommend that you 1. discuss the above situation further with your attending physician to determine if further examinations are necessary. 2. consider switching to a medical center or a large hospital's psychiatry outpatient clinic for treatment. Thank you, and wish you g...

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Uncontrollable Sleepiness: Understanding the Causes and Seeking Help

Uncontrollable drowsiness? Hello Dr. Hsueh, I have a troublesome issue where I easily fall asleep when I am focused on a fixed point or concentrating on a task, and I wake up shortly after. This happens whether I am standing, sitting, or lying down. In the past, I didn't thi...


Dr. Xue Gengming reply Psychiatry
It is recommended that you consult with a psychiatrist to see if any relevant examinations are necessary. Thank you, and wish you good health!

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Understanding Sinzac: Managing Sleep Disorders and Side Effects

Inquiry about circadian rhythm disruption and side effects of Sinzac? Hello, Doctor. Due to the heavy pressure from my coursework, my circadian rhythm has been disrupted over the past year. I often find it difficult to fall asleep until 5 AM and need to sleep until 2 PM to feel r...


Dr. Xue Gengming reply Psychiatry
It is recommended that you consult with a mental health specialist to see if any relevant examinations are necessary. Thank you, and wishing you good health!

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Managing Anxiety and Health Concerns: Tips for Mental Well-Being

Anxiety and worry Recently, due to my physical condition and anxiety, I visited a psychosomatic specialist. After starting medication, most of my symptoms have improved, but at times I find myself unconsciously believing that I am ill, which leads to both mental and physical disc...


Dr. Xue Gengming reply Psychiatry
We recommend that you discuss the above situation further with your attending physician to determine if any additional examinations are necessary. Thank you, and wishing you good health!

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Understanding Bipolar Disorder: Key Questions and Concerns Addressed

Consultation on Bipolar Disorder Hello, doctor! Thank you for taking the time to respond to my concerns despite your busy schedule. A family member of mine (in their 20s) recently exhibited some symptoms such as racing thoughts, talking to themselves, having an inflated sense of ...


Dr. Xue Gengming reply Psychiatry
It is recommended to first visit a psychosomatic medicine clinic to determine if any relevant examinations are needed. Thank you, and wishing you good health!

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Managing Schizophrenia: Coping with Insomnia, Mood Swings, and Nausea

Schizophrenia, insomnia, emotional instability, depression? Dear Doctor, I was diagnosed with schizophrenia at the age of 29-30, and I have been undergoing treatment until now at 36 years old. I have been taking 4 tablets of Seroquel, 2 tablets of Restoril, 1 tablet of Abilify, 1...


Dr. Xue Gengming reply Psychiatry
It is recommended that you discuss the above situation with your attending physician to determine if further examinations are necessary. Thank you, and wishing you good health!

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Is It OCD? Understanding Intrusive Thoughts and Anxiety Symptoms

Is this obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)? I have been thinking about and worrying about these issues for the past year, and I can spend hours on them. If I try not to think about them, I become anxious. 1. As someone with epilepsy, if I ever need surgery, is the risk of anes...


Dr. Xue Gengming reply Psychiatry
We recommend that you discuss the above situation further with your attending physician to determine if any additional examinations are necessary. Thank you, and wishing you good health!

[Read More] Is It OCD? Understanding Intrusive Thoughts and Anxiety Symptoms


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