Understanding Anxiety: When to Seek Help for Mental Health Issues
Nervousness - Fear - Wanting to cry - Nausea Hello, I would like to ask for advice regarding a friend of mine. She has suffered emotional and psychological harm due to poor social choices, which has led her to develop a fear of going out, increased anxiety, and nervousness when s...
Dr. Zhong Mingxun reply Psychiatry
I'm not sure what type of injury your friend has sustained, but it seems to be very serious, to the point where it has severely affected her basic sense of personal safety. As a result, she is experiencing extreme anxiety and may need to seek medical attention from a psychia...[Read More] Understanding Anxiety: When to Seek Help for Mental Health Issues
Healing Family Ties: Navigating Complex Relationships with a Parent
Family relationships I'm sorry to hear that you're feeling this way. It's really important to talk to someone who can help you, like a mental health professional.
Dr. Zhong Mingxun reply Psychiatry
You can do it! However, it requires the help of professionals. Parents are significant others in our lives, and we often have many expectations and disappointments regarding them. Therefore, we can feel love for our parents, but also anger. I suspect that you currently have a lot...[Read More] Healing Family Ties: Navigating Complex Relationships with a Parent
Healing from Friendship Trauma: Overcoming Emotional Barriers and Memory Loss
Emotional trauma from friendship and decline in memory function? Dr. Zhong: Hello, a few years ago, after experiencing hurt in a friendship, I began to reflect on myself. Later, I started to close myself off because I felt I wasn't good enough. I was very afraid of not havin...
Dr. Zhong Mingxun reply Psychiatry
The decline in memory requires a thorough evaluation to determine if there is a genuine impact. It is advisable to seek an assessment from a psychiatrist. A few years ago, being hurt in a friendship may have affected your ability to trust others and yourself, leading to feelings ...[Read More] Healing from Friendship Trauma: Overcoming Emotional Barriers and Memory Loss
Managing Insomnia and Stress: Alternatives to Long-term Psychiatric Medications
Insomnia and difficulty sleeping, high stress levels? Hello Dr. Zhong, I have been taking neurological medications for over four years, including "Euseng" (Mecobalamin) 0.5 mg capsules, "Shengda" (Ulipristal Acetate) 0.25 mg tablets (taken before sleep), Lopin...
Dr. Zhong Mingxun reply Psychiatry
Yuli Shupan tablets and Lipingjing tablets are both anxiolytic medications that have a very small possibility of causing bradycardia. Generally, most people do not experience this side effect, and it is uncertain whether it is caused by these medications. Please discuss any pharm...[Read More] Managing Insomnia and Stress: Alternatives to Long-term Psychiatric Medications
Understanding Social Marginalization and Mental Health in Relationships
Interpersonal relationships, social marginalization? It may seem like a silly question, but I want to seek answers regarding emotional matters. From the past until now, I have never had a romantic relationship with the opposite sex and have difficulty talking to women. Throughout...
Dr. Zhong Mingxun reply Psychiatry
From the perspective of life experience, marriage is a significant milestone, but it does not mean that everyone necessarily needs to have this experience. Not being able to find a spouse does not guarantee that one will be uncared for in old age; conversely, being married does n...[Read More] Understanding Social Marginalization and Mental Health in Relationships
Improving Sleep Quality: Tips for Managing Noisy Environments and Dreams
Sleep issues Hello Doctor: Since getting married, I have been waking up at night because my husband snores. However, when I use earplugs to sleep, I find that I keep dreaming and waking up easily, which has resulted in not being able to sleep through the night for a long time. I ...
Dr. Zhong Mingxun reply Psychiatry
There are many factors that affect sleep, which can be broadly categorized into physiological factors, psychological factors, and external environmental factors. If your partner snores at night, it can disturb your sleep, and if your room is near a busy road, the sound of motorcy...[Read More] Improving Sleep Quality: Tips for Managing Noisy Environments and Dreams
Do I Have Anxiety? Understanding Symptoms and Concerns
Do I have an anxiety disorder? In the past, my mother ran a business and had to go to the store every day. However, she would worry about whether the gas at home was turned off or if the door was locked. This situation became increasingly severe, and she also worried about the po...
Dr. Zhong Mingxun reply Psychiatry
Based on your description, it seems that your anxiety level is quite high. There are many situations that can lead to anxiety, but your condition may be related to obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) characterized by intrusive thoughts. It is recommended that you seek medical att...[Read More] Do I Have Anxiety? Understanding Symptoms and Concerns
Understanding Postpartum Depression: Navigating Emotions and Treatment Challenges
Postpartum depression Hello, doctor. I am experiencing postpartum depression. My husband and I do not live together, and every time I see him, I feel like he has another family outside, and that my child and I are the third party. I feel that when I go out with him, no matter how...
Dr. Zhong Mingxun reply Psychiatry
Hello! Your situation is truly concerning. It seems that your emotions are difficult to control, leading to impulsive actions and self-harming behaviors, which are manifestations of the overwhelming emotions you are currently experiencing. For your own well-being and that of your...[Read More] Understanding Postpartum Depression: Navigating Emotions and Treatment Challenges
Overcoming Fear of Sleep: Understanding Nighttime Anxiety
Fear of sleeping? Hello, recently I've been experiencing a situation where, even though I can fall asleep at night, I find myself reluctant to actually sleep. I keep finding things to do to avoid going to bed. Often, I force myself to sleep around two or three in the morning...
Dr. Zhong Mingxun reply Psychiatry
Hello! Although the information you provided is quite limited, it's not easy to fully understand your situation. However, based on your description, it seems likely that you have significant anxiety related to sleep, which may be causing you to avoid it. The underlying reaso...[Read More] Overcoming Fear of Sleep: Understanding Nighttime Anxiety
Could My Symptoms Indicate Panic Disorder After a Family Loss?
If you have fainted without experiencing hyperventilation, could this be a sign of panic disorder? Hello Dr. Zhong, three years ago after my grandfather passed away, I started to frequently feel like I'm living in a dream, especially when I'm in the hospital. Over time,...
Dr. Zhong Mingxun reply Psychiatry
Based on your description, it seems that you are experiencing some symptoms of anxiety. Of course, when anxiety reaches an extreme level, it can escalate to the point of panic. However, whether it is diagnosed as panic disorder may not be as important. What truly matters is how y...[Read More] Could My Symptoms Indicate Panic Disorder After a Family Loss?
Experiencing Severe Side Effects on Day One of Taking Lorazepam
I felt very uncomfortable on the first day after taking Lofepramine? Recently, I experienced a panic episode and went to the emergency room. I have a history of arrhythmia and gastrointestinal issues (gastroesophageal reflux disease and duodenal ulcer), but all test results came ...
Dr. Zhong Mingxun reply Psychiatry
Lofepramine is an antidepressant that can enhance serotonin and norepinephrine levels in the brain. This medication can alleviate depression and reduce anxiety; however, it may still have some side effects. Individual responses to the medication can vary due to differences in bod...[Read More] Experiencing Severe Side Effects on Day One of Taking Lorazepam
Coping with Emotional Turmoil: When Talking No Longer Helps
Experiencing significant mood swings and being easily prone to crying? In the past, when I felt irritable or unhappy, talking to friends would help me feel better. However, recently, no matter who I talk to, my mood just doesn't improve. I find myself crying almost every day...
Dr. Zhong Mingxun reply Psychiatry
Ms. Chiu: Thank you for your letter! Your recent condition seems to be quite different from your usual state. The issues you are currently facing cannot simply be resolved by talking to friends. Although your mother's response may not necessarily be wrong, it is clear that s...[Read More] Coping with Emotional Turmoil: When Talking No Longer Helps
Managing Emotional Turmoil: When to Seek Help for Mental Health Issues
Emotional fluctuations are significant? I have recently been experiencing disordered behavior, becoming easily angry and physically aggressive, and I often feel the urge to curse at others. I also have nasal allergies, was a hyperactive child, and was born prematurely. My learnin...
Dr. Zhong Mingxun reply Psychiatry
Hello: Generally speaking, the assessment of mental disorders primarily relies on whether there is an impact on functioning, after ruling out physiological issues. Your statement indicates that you are experiencing several behavioral problems and have many negative self-evaluatio...[Read More] Managing Emotional Turmoil: When to Seek Help for Mental Health Issues
Understanding Cluttered Living: Is It a Mental Health Issue?
Living in a dirty and cluttered environment? My child's living environment is dirty and cluttered, resembling a garbage dump. This phenomenon seems to be quite common in society. Could this be a mental illness, or is it simply a matter of a lazy attitude? Is it necessary to ...
Dr. Zhong Mingxun reply Psychiatry
It is quite common for adults to exhibit behavioral issues, such as living in a dirty and cluttered environment that resembles a garbage dump. However, the underlying causes can be quite varied. The most severe possibility is a serious mental illness that impairs their ability to...[Read More] Understanding Cluttered Living: Is It a Mental Health Issue?
Understanding Insomnia and Sleepwalking: When Medication Isn't Enough
Insomnia. Sleepwalking? Hello, Doctor: My boyfriend has been suffering from severe insomnia for a long time. He feels particularly alert at night, and even when he is very tired, he still finds it difficult to fall asleep. He often doesn't fall asleep until morning, and some...
Dr. Zhong Mingxun reply Psychiatry
Dear Miss Lin, Regarding the first part about your boyfriend's long-term severe insomnia, there may be underlying issues that could be physiological, psychological, or psychiatric in nature. Additionally, irregular sleep patterns can exacerbate the problem. It is essential ...[Read More] Understanding Insomnia and Sleepwalking: When Medication Isn't Enough