Understanding Emotional Disorders in Children: When to Seek Help
Emotional disorders My child has been very inattentive since childhood, but there has been some improvement with age (currently in sixth grade). He is usually very considerate and polite, and he reads a lot. However, his emotional fluctuations are significant, and he exhibits fre...
Dr. You Shunjie reply Psychiatry
I apologize for the delayed response. In your letter, you mentioned that your child is currently in sixth grade and has had difficulty concentrating since childhood. Although there are times when he is very caring, he also experiences significant mood swings and tends to have a n...[Read More] Understanding Emotional Disorders in Children: When to Seek Help
Struggling with Sleep: Understanding Frequent Dreaming and Solutions
I don't want to dream anymore? Hello, Doctor You: I will start my tutoring classes in June, so I quit my job after the New Year to prepare well for next year's exam. My life used to be very busy, and I would fall asleep as soon as I lay down. Now that I have more free t...
Dr. You Shunjie reply Psychiatry
Your letter mentioned that you are troubled by dreaming during sleep. Although there is some exam pressure, it should be manageable. Sleep issues are indeed a complex subject; we still do not fully understand why we need to sleep! However, your situation—affected by exam stress (...[Read More] Struggling with Sleep: Understanding Frequent Dreaming and Solutions
Overcoming Fear and Anxiety in Social Situations: A Guide
What should I do? I often wonder why I am so timid and easily frightened. I frequently get scared, and I also struggle with social skills, making it difficult for me to adapt to group living. The feeling of not being able to breathe makes my heart race, preventing me from learnin...
Dr. You Shunjie reply Psychiatry
Based on your letter, it seems that you have been fearful of various things since childhood. You mentioned that about six months ago, you experienced a period where you struggled to adapt to group living, which included symptoms such as difficulty breathing, rapid heartbeat, and ...[Read More] Overcoming Fear and Anxiety in Social Situations: A Guide
Understanding Chronic Migraines: The Impact of Sleep Patterns
Chronic Migraine Hello, Doctor You. I would like to ask you about something. For the past month or two, I have been experiencing habitual migraines (on the left side) almost every day as soon as I wake up. Previously, the pain would start two to three hours after waking up, but r...
Dr. You Shunjie reply Psychiatry
Based on your letter, it seems that your habitual migraines have been troubling you for the past month or two. Common types of headaches can be classified as neurological, tension-type, or vascular, and it can be challenging to make a clear diagnosis based solely on description; ...[Read More] Understanding Chronic Migraines: The Impact of Sleep Patterns
Understanding Childhood Fears: Noise Sensitivity and Anxiety in Toddlers
Young children may experience fear due to loud noises or unknown stimuli? Dear Doctor You, My son is currently 3 and a half years old. He has been afraid of loud noises since he was little, especially firecrackers. Additionally, he is very particular about the dryness of his fee...
Dr. You Shunjie reply Psychiatry
In your letter, you mentioned some concerns regarding your 3.5-year-old child, which have caused you significant worry, including fears of possible hallucinations and whether it might be related to medications taken during pregnancy. Generally speaking, medications used for pregn...[Read More] Understanding Childhood Fears: Noise Sensitivity and Anxiety in Toddlers
Exploring Implantable Drug Chips for Schizophrenia Treatment and Prevention
excuse me? Hello, Doctor: 1. In my family, two members have schizophrenia and are currently on medication for management. However, the patients themselves are not very willing to take their medication and often find excuses to skip doses. Recently, I read in the medical section...
Dr. You Shunjie reply Psychiatry
Dear Ms. Huang, First of all, I apologize for the delay in my response, as I was attending a medical conference abroad. In your letter, you mentioned concerns regarding two family members' lack of insight into their illness, the issue of long-acting implantable chips, and w...[Read More] Exploring Implantable Drug Chips for Schizophrenia Treatment and Prevention
Optimal Sleep Timing for Students: Balancing Study and Health
What is the best time for sleep? As a student wanting to study late into the night, it's important to consider the impact of sleep on your health. If you aim to get four hours of sleep, it's generally better to sleep from 11 PM to 3 AM rather than from 2 AM to 6 AM. Thi...
Dr. You Shunjie reply Psychiatry
Hello, Ms. Zheng. The optimal sleep duration should allow you to have a comfortable rest after a long day, so you can start fresh the next day. Each person's sleep needs vary, making it difficult to prescribe a specific number of hours. It's better to align your sleep s...[Read More] Optimal Sleep Timing for Students: Balancing Study and Health
Understanding and Managing Chronic Headaches: Expert Advice Needed
Headache Hello, Dr. You: I have been experiencing long-term headaches, and I would like to elaborate on my situation and seek your advice on treatment. Conditions: 1. I feel pressure in my mind and experience insomnia (though this is not very frequent). 2. I am in poorly air-c...
Dr. You Shunjie reply Psychiatry
Hello Chan, the headache issue you described has indeed caused you considerable distress. The most common type of headache is tension-type headache, which accounts for about ninety percent of all headaches. It often appears without a specific cause, but generally, this type of he...[Read More] Understanding and Managing Chronic Headaches: Expert Advice Needed
Struggling with Sleep: Understanding Insomnia and Its Solutions
I have been unable to sleep at night for two consecutive weeks? Hello, doctor. I have been having difficulty falling asleep at night for over two weeks now, and I am not feeling well mentally. Sometimes I get very irritable and often forget things. Could you please tell me what m...
Dr. You Shunjie reply Psychiatry
According to your letter, you mentioned that you have been unable to sleep for two consecutive weeks, and you have been experiencing mood swings and forgetfulness. It seems that you are feeling quite distressed about this, which is why you sought online consultation. Many people ...[Read More] Struggling with Sleep: Understanding Insomnia and Its Solutions
Identifying Mental Illness: Understanding Symptoms and Seeking Help
How to determine if someone is a mental health patient and initiate treatment? My husband has been experiencing episodes of laughing, anger, insomnia, and harming strangers for the past five years. He also seems to hear voices and does not respond when spoken to, showing a lack o...
Dr. You Shunjie reply Psychiatry
I apologize for the delay in my response due to my studies abroad. As you mentioned, your husband's behavior does indeed exhibit abnormalities that are very similar to psychiatric symptoms. The urgent priority is to find a way to take him to a psychiatric outpatient clinic f...[Read More] Identifying Mental Illness: Understanding Symptoms and Seeking Help