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 ...[Read More] Understanding REM Sleep: Addressing Sleep Disruptions and Concerns
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![Read More] Understanding the Differences Between Mucins and Promethazine in Psychiatry
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...[Read More] Understanding Medication Effects: Managing Mental Health and Side Effects
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...[Read More] Understanding Schizophrenia vs. Bipolar Disorder: How to Support Your Partner
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...[Read More] Managing Sleep Patterns and Autonomic Nervous System Disorders
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...[Read More] Understanding OCD: Seeking Help and Finding Hope for Recovery
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...[Read More] Managing Side Effects of Psychiatric Medications: What to Expect
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![Read More] Understanding Compulsive Masturbation: When to Seek Help
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![Read More] Understanding Medication Effects on Menstrual Cycle and Weight Gain
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![Read More] Understanding OCD: Managing Intrusive Thoughts and Anxiety
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![Read More] Managing Sleep Aid Side Effects: Seeking Help for Sexual Dysfunction
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...[Read More] Managing Medication Withdrawal: Risks and Alternatives for Mental Health
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![Read More] Current Usage of Prozac in Taiwan: Insights from Mental Health Consultations
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...[Read More] Understanding Affective Psychosis: Managing Mood Swings and Auditory Hallucinations
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![Read More] Uncontrollable Sleepiness: Understanding the Causes and Seeking Help
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![Read More] Understanding Sinzac: Managing Sleep Disorders and Side Effects
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![Read More] Managing Anxiety and Health Concerns: Tips for Mental Well-Being
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![Read More] Understanding Bipolar Disorder: Key Questions and Concerns Addressed
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![Read More] Managing Schizophrenia: Coping with Insomnia, Mood Swings, and Nausea
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