Dr. Xue Gengming reply Psychiatry Question - Page 3

How much longer will it take to return to normal? Hello Doctor, I would like to inquire about medication issues. I have been experiencing stomach pain due to autonomic nervous system dysfunction and was prescribed Lorazepam (0.5 mg) at bedtime for over three months. Previously, I...

Could dizziness upon waking be caused by Anpan or Lexotan? Hello Doctor: Currently, my psychiatrist has prescribed me Lurasidone (離憂) and I take one tablet of Zolpidem (安寶寧) and one tablet of Sertraline (樂穩) before bed, usually around midnight, and I wake up around 6 AM. If I hav...

Can I take psychiatric medication if I am getting the BNT vaccine? I am scheduled to receive the BNT vaccine next week (on October 1). I am currently taking psychiatric medications (Anxiolytics, Antidepressants, and Sleep Aids). Can I continue taking my medications a few days bef...

Cognitive function decline issues Since I experienced severe insomnia at the age of 16, I have struggled to pay attention in class and have found it difficult to concentrate and think clearly. Even when I am well-rested, I still face the same issues. Subjects like math suddenly s...

How can you determine if you have bipolar disorder? Hello, doctor. I have searched a lot of information online, and while some parts seem to match, others do not, making it difficult for me to determine whether I have bipolar disorder. I would like to share my situation for your ...

Schizophrenia, characterized by a blank mind and lack of emotional fluctuations? I have been diagnosed with schizophrenia and have been on medication for over three years, currently taking Perphenazine once a day. For more than three years, my mind has felt completely blank; I ha...

Insomnia and Headaches Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing persistent insomnia and headaches for the past three months. I have consulted both a psychiatrist and a neurologist. My insomnia involves waking up every 2.5 to 3 hours, after which I can fall back asleep, waking up ab...

Discomfort when concentrating? Hello, when I need to focus on something, I experience discomfort in my forehead that affects my concentration. For example, when I'm in class looking at the blackboard or using the computer, this discomfort arises whenever I need to look strai...

In recent years, there has been an issue with poor sleep? Hello Doctor, my husband and I are around 35-37 years old. Let me start with my husband. About five years ago, he had a nightmare and reflexively hit me (it was a serious hit). At that time, he said it was due to stress, b...

Auditory hallucinations and insomnia? I have been ill for a long time, for four years. My condition has not improved during this time, especially my memory has deteriorated significantly. Since my girlfriend committed suicide by carbon monoxide poisoning, my auditory hallucinatio...

Persistent auditory hallucinations? Hello, doctor. I have been diagnosed with schizophrenia for two years and have been on medication. However, I still experience auditory hallucinations at times, which makes me very uncomfortable. I would like to know if stopping the medication ...

Persistent auditory hallucinations? Hello doctor, I have been diagnosed with schizophrenia for two years and have been on medication. However, I still experience auditory hallucinations at times, which makes me very uncomfortable. I would like to ask if there are factors that cou...

Schizophrenia, feeling tired during the day, experiencing physical weakness, and a significant sense of fatigue? Hello Dr. Hsueh, I have been diagnosed with schizophrenia for three years and have been continuously undergoing medication treatment during this time. I have switche...

Does anxiety require a change in medication? Hello doctor, I am a 23-year-old woman who has been suffering from severe depression. For some inexplicable reason, I find myself unable to speak, like a mute, which makes my life very painful and often leaves me in a state of anxiety....

Fear of swimming Hello, Dr. Hsueh. I am currently a senior in college, and swimming is a required course at my school. However, I nearly drowned when I was younger. During my freshman year, when I attempted to take the swimming class, I felt my whole body shaking and couldn'...

Autonomic nervous system dysfunction? Hello Doctor, I was born in Hong Kong and noticed that your website in Taiwan has a lot of information about this symptom, so I specifically came to consult you. In the past few months, I have started to experience palpitations and an increas...

Will patients with bipolar disorder who refuse to seek medical treatment and take medication experience severe hallucinations? Dear Dr. Hsueh, My mother has been exhibiting symptoms of bipolar disorder for over 20 years. However, since my father accompanied her to the psychiatri...

Refractory Insomnia Hello Dr. Hsueh, I am 23 years old and currently experiencing symptoms of daytime anxiety and nighttime depression. My physical symptoms include shortness of breath, chest tightness, and bloating. For the past six months, I have been suffering from insomnia, ...