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Managing School Refusal: Treatment Options and Family Support

Treatment of school phobia My daughter just started high school and has been unable to get up for class in the mornings. After evaluation by pediatric and general practitioners, she has been diagnosed with school refusal syndrome. She is currently taking antidepressants and anti-...

Dr. Zhao Mengqi reply Psychiatry
1. For issues related to Traditional Chinese Medicine, please consult a licensed TCM practitioner. 2. Assisting children in seeking medical care regularly, along with providing more understanding and support, is the best way to help them recover. Please avoid seeking treatment ...

Understanding Unexplained Sadness: When Happiness Feels Out of Reach

Sometimes I feel like crying all the time? Hello, doctor. I am someone who tends to express all my happy thoughts openly. However, I often find myself crying in solitude. Sometimes, even when I want to be happy, I don't understand why I can't feel that way. Can you tell...

Dr. Zhao Mengqi reply Psychiatry
Hello, Xiaoyun: Crying is a form of emotional expression and release, often considered a "remedy" for human emotions. It's important not to suppress your feelings too much, as this might be better for you. Given your age, you are likely still a student, and there m...

Feeling Lost and Overwhelmed: Seeking Help for Mental Health Struggles

I'm lost, please help me? I've always had great relationships with people throughout my life, but recently in middle school, I've encountered some issues where my classmates don't understand me. I'm really scared because I've never been disliked befo...

Dr. Zhao Mengqi reply Psychiatry
Hello, stranger: I believe you are feeling quite confused, and the misunderstandings with your classmates are troubling you. However, this also indicates that you are gradually entering a stage of growth, where you will begin to experience the complexities of society and your lif...

Understanding Cognitive Decline: Seeking Help for Distressing Symptoms

I'm really troubled by this issue. Please help me? Hello Doctor, about three years ago, I started experiencing these symptoms. Initially, I had issues with movies and novels, feeling that they were fake and questioning why I should watch them. I couldn't comprehend why ...

Dr. Zhao Mengqi reply Psychiatry
Hello, the symptoms you described may be related to: 1. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), which includes obsessive thoughts (repetitive thinking about the same things or numbers) and compulsive behaviors (such as repetitive hand washing or checking). You may refer to the chara...

Understanding Children's Mental Health: Signs and When to Seek Help

Child Psychology I have a son who is twelve years old. However, he has been having long-term difficulties interacting with his classmates and is struggling academically. He finds it hard to concentrate and is unable to express his thoughts or opinions appropriately. His teacher h...

Dr. Zhao Mengqi reply Psychiatry
Hello, your son currently seems to be experiencing learning difficulties and interpersonal relationship issues. The possible causes may include: 1. Developmental delays 2. Attention deficit 3. Interpersonal relationship disorders 4. Emotional disturbances 5. Parenting issues, etc...

Is Sleeping Too Long a Concern for Mental Health?

Does sleeping too long have any effects? I would like to ask the doctor, if I do not experience issues like attention deficit during the day while awake, is it related to simply having a long sleep duration? Because I currently need to sleep for almost 12 hours to feel awake, I w...

Dr. Zhao Mengqi reply Psychiatry
Sleep duration varies by age. Infants may sleep 12 to 16 hours, toddlers around 10 hours, and for your age group, the normal sleep duration is 6 to 8 hours. If you do not experience difficulties falling asleep, persistent sleep disturbances, or frequent dreaming, you may consider...