Finding the Right Psychiatrist: Overcoming Anxiety and Isolation
Psychiatrist Dear Dr. Yeh, Thank you once again. I am considering seeking help from a psychiatrist because my habits have led to feelings of social anxiety, tension about the future, and burnout. I do not like who I am right now, as I have no friends around me—none at all. In th...
Dr. Ye Baozhuan Reply:
Hello! You've listed so many psychiatrists, and I feel just as overwhelmed as you do. However, any one of them should have the ability to address your concerns, provided that you trust them first. If you insist on having me choose one, I recommend selecting someone with expe...[Read More] Finding the Right Psychiatrist: Overcoming Anxiety and Isolation
Effective Strategies to Help Someone Overcome Alcohol Addiction
How to effectively help someone quit drinking? My father has been drinking for about 34 years, and he recently wants to make a firm decision to quit drinking! However, I am afraid he might give up halfway again. I want to help him, so I would like to ask a physician how to help h...
Dr. Zhou Sunyuan Reply:
The issue of alcohol cessation can be divided into two major phases. First, individuals who have been drinking heavily for a long time are likely to experience alcohol withdrawal symptoms, such as tremors, severe insomnia, and anxiety. In severe cases, this can even pose a life-t...[Read More] Effective Strategies to Help Someone Overcome Alcohol Addiction
Seeking Help for a Family Member with Severe Mental Health Issues
Please help us..? Doctor, my father is a psychiatric patient. His symptoms include demanding money for alcohol every day, getting severely intoxicated, and urinating and defecating inappropriately without wearing pants. We have taken him to the hospital multiple times, but each t...
Dr. Liu Junxian Reply:
Dear Sir/Madam, Based on the description in your letter regarding your father's confusion after drinking, and the fact that his mental state returns to normal shortly after alcohol is metabolized and eliminated from his body, it can be inferred that your father is experienc...[Read More] Seeking Help for a Family Member with Severe Mental Health Issues
Are There Certified Alcohol Rehabilitation Centers in Taiwan?
Are there officially recognized and qualified alcohol rehabilitation centers in Taiwan? Hello Dr. Tang: My uncle has a history of alcohol consumption for several decades. Previously, he would only drink a few glasses, but in the past year or two, he has been getting drunk every d...
Dr. Tang Xinbei Reply:
Dear friend, It seems that your uncle is struggling with alcohol addiction, and he has reached the stage of alcoholic cirrhosis, which typically occurs after about five years of heavy drinking. He appears unable to control his drinking, causing significant concern among your fam...[Read More] Are There Certified Alcohol Rehabilitation Centers in Taiwan?