Understanding My Brother's Struggles: Mental Health and Family Dynamics
My brother is like a useless person! My brother dropped out of his specialized studies to join the military. During that time, our family kept urging him to continue his education after his service, and he agreed. However, it has been six years since he was discharged, and not on...
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Hello, those who seek equality: I forgot where I saw a water buffalo in a zoo, identical to the ones in Taiwan, yet their fates are so different. The water buffalo I remember is one that works tirelessly, enduring hardships and bearing burdens, but the one in the zoo doesn’t have...[Read More] Understanding My Brother's Struggles: Mental Health and Family Dynamics
Navigating Social Anxiety: Finding Connection in a Lonely World
I'm not sure what you're referring to. Could you please provide more context or details? Hello Dr. Yeh: I apologize for coming to you again; I hope I'm not being bothersome! Although I've been trying hard in my interpersonal relationships, others still seem to...
Dr. Ye Baozhuan reply Psychiatry
Social Marginalization: Perhaps you have already taken an important first step in your interpersonal relationships, which is to please others and compromise your own needs. Continuing this way for a while may yield significant rewards. Currently, you might feel that others are in...[Read More] Navigating Social Anxiety: Finding Connection in a Lonely World
Is My Fear of Needles a Medical Condition? Seeking Help in Psychiatry
Is this considered a disease? Hello: Three years ago, I had a fever and received an antipyretic injection; five minutes later, I fainted. I hadn't received any injections for about ten years, so I was really scared. Later, the doctor advised me to rest for a while after the ...
Dr. Ye Baozhuan reply Psychiatry
Your issue is likely neurogenic shock, which often occurs in young women due to sudden stimuli or stress leading to excessive neural overload. I often liken it to an electrical overload causing a power outage; neurogenic shock is similar in nature. Of course, fainting can also ha...[Read More] Is My Fear of Needles a Medical Condition? Seeking Help in Psychiatry
Understanding Neurasthenia: Managing Anxiety and Fear of Death
What is neurosis? What is neurosis? I often find myself overwhelmed with fears about life and death, constantly afraid that I might die. I tremble all over and worry about encountering something terrible. Besides medication, what other solutions are there? I easily become anxious...
Dr. Ye Baozhuan reply Psychiatry
1. As we age, or due to injury or inflammation, each nerve may become increasingly weakened, less able to function properly, or more prone to "malfunctions." 2. However, the nerve weakness you mentioned likely refers to neuroasthenia, which is indeed a diagnosis in psyc...[Read More] Understanding Neurasthenia: Managing Anxiety and Fear of Death
Navigating Mental Health: A Second Conversation on Healing and Resilience
Second time? Hello Dr. Yeh, This is my second time communicating with you. I saw your reply last time, and I really appreciate your help! It seems that my previous email was removed (I have a rough idea of the reason). Initially, I wanted to send another email after seeing your ...
Dr. Ye Baozhuan reply Psychiatry
Social Marginalized Person: I have received your email expressing "thank you" and sharing "your current situation." In fact, if you frequently say "thank you" and share "your current situation" with others, you will definitely make many fri...[Read More] Navigating Mental Health: A Second Conversation on Healing and Resilience
Exploring the Effectiveness of Nostalgia Therapy in Psychiatry
Nostalgic therapy Could you please guide me on where to find literature or journals regarding the effectiveness of reminiscence therapy? It seems that there are very few resources available in Chinese. Thank you.
Dr. Ye Baozhuan reply Psychiatry
Hayht, B.K. & Burnisde, I. (1993). Reminiscence and life review: Explaining the difference. Archives of Psychiatric Nursing, 7(3), 91-98.[Read More] Exploring the Effectiveness of Nostalgia Therapy in Psychiatry
Long-Term Use of Sleep and Antipsychotic Medications: Health Risks Explored
Sleeping pills Does lifelong use of sleeping pills harm physical health? Does not taking a nap in the afternoon affect physical health? Does lifelong use of antipsychotic medications harm physical health?
Dr. Ye Baozhuan reply Psychiatry
(1) Almost no one needs to take sleeping pills for life. Those who use sleeping pills long-term often do so because of unresolved underlying factors causing insomnia or an excessive reliance on medication to manage sleep issues. If one unfortunately needs to take sleeping pills l...[Read More] Long-Term Use of Sleep and Antipsychotic Medications: Health Risks Explored
Understanding the Effects and Side Effects of Tofisopam in Psychiatry
Dementia What are the side effects and efficacy of Dexamethasone?
Dr. Ye Baozhuan reply Psychiatry
1. Tiapride is a new type of anxiolytic that has a strong antidopaminergic effect, which can be used to treat schizophrenia and mood disorders. It also has antiemetic properties and is effective in promoting ulcer healing. 2. Its side effects may include fatigue, drowsiness, dr...[Read More] Understanding the Effects and Side Effects of Tofisopam in Psychiatry
Understanding OCD Symptoms: Is It More Than Just Obsessive Thoughts?
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)? Hello, doctor. I have been experiencing some symptoms for over three years, with fluctuations in severity. The symptoms are as follows: I seem to have a diminished ability for abstract thinking, such as understanding simple probabilities. At o...
Dr. Ye Baozhuan reply Psychiatry
You only refer to yourself as "little brother," and I don't know your actual age, which is an important factor in assessing your condition. However, I believe you are likely young. Although you complain about a decrease in abstract thinking ability, your organizati...[Read More] Understanding OCD Symptoms: Is It More Than Just Obsessive Thoughts?
Understanding Insomnia: Causes and Solutions for Sleep Issues
Insomnia I previously experienced long working hours (from 8:00 AM to midnight) due to my job, which caused significant stress. However, my sleep was relatively normal. I often had headaches and stomach pain, and I underwent an endoscopy that revealed esophageal reflux as the cau...
Dr. Ye Baozhuan reply Psychiatry
Long-term work fatigue, extended working hours, and high stress can disrupt our autonomic nervous system and endocrine system, making it difficult to adhere to the physiological rhythm of "working at sunrise and resting at sunset." As a result, muscles that should be re...[Read More] Understanding Insomnia: Causes and Solutions for Sleep Issues