Anxiety disorder, Psychiatry FAQ - Page 17

Please provide more context or specific information so I can assist you better? My personal support system is quite weak; aside from my mother, I have no one else to talk to or share my emotions with. However, the advantage is that I can transform negative thoughts into positive ...

I seek Dr. Dai's guidance! My brother has been exhibiting very unusual behavior lately! Hello Dr. Dai, my brother (39 years old) has recently been exhibiting strange behavior. I'm not sure if it's due to work-related stress, but he has been talking in his sleep for...

What is the difference between cervical spondylosis and anxiety disorder? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask if the symptoms of cervical spondylosis are similar to those of anxiety disorder. I wake up every day feeling dizzy, with palpitations, chest tightness, and difficulty bre...

Medication Issues - Xanax and Xanax XR Hello Doctor, I am a patient with a 7-8 year history of anxiety disorder. I have been taking Xanax (alprazolam) 0.5 mg short-acting twice daily for nearly six years. Typically, I only increase to a third pill on days when I experience sudde...

What should I do if I can't relax my mind? I have been very worried about whether I am pregnant for the past five weeks, and this anxiety continues. I visited an obstetrician-gynecologist who confirmed my condition and told me not to worry. However, I still feel very anxious...

ADHD leads to difficulties in maintaining focus? Hello, doctor. Recently, I noticed an introduction to ADHD in the news. I find that I closely match the symptoms related to inattention. I am not inquiring whether I have this condition; I just want to know what assessments or test...

I want to quit biting my nails (I end up eating them after biting)? Hello, doctor. I am currently a freshman in college. I started to realize that biting my nails was not right when I was in the first year of middle school, but I began biting them in elementary school. I have tri...

What disease is it? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask you about a situation. I was previously diagnosed with anxiety disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder, but there is something I didn't mention to my treating physician. When I was younger, I sometimes made throat-cle...

Social Anxiety Disorder I am a high school student who easily gets nervous and shy. I blush when talking to unfamiliar people, and I often fidget with my fingers, even struggling to make eye contact with them. During my third year of junior high, there were times when I spoke les...

Anxiety feelings Hello doctor, for the past seven years since giving birth, I seem to be overly anxious about issues related to my child. Whenever my child has a fever or gets sick, or even if they have sleep disturbances, come into contact with relatives and friends, or touch so...

Caring about others? Feeling exhausted and overly sensitive to what even so-called friends say can be draining. Living in a state of concern about others' evaluations takes a significant toll on daily life. This constant vigilance can lead to a loss of genuine smiles and a h...

Social Anxiety Disorder Hello Doctor, I am a 26-year-old male. I have been more introverted and shy since childhood, but after entering the workforce, I realized that I dislike my timid personality. I researched my symptoms online and found that they resemble social anxiety disor...

I experience rapid mood swings and often find myself overthinking? Hello, since I was a child, I have always been a person who thinks a lot, and even as an adult, I find it easy to rely on my family. During the four years I lived in the university dormitory, I felt very confident...

Obsessive thinking? Hello Doctor: About nine months ago, I had diarrhea, and some of the stool accidentally got on my underwear, and a little bit on my outer pants as well. I only washed the underwear by hand, while the outer pants were accidentally thrown into the washing machin...

I feel helpless. These issues have been troubling me for a long time. Thank you for your help? Hello, Doctor: I would like to describe my current symptoms. 1. In certain situations or unfamiliar environments, I become hypersensitive when there are people nearby. I feel tense an...

How to integrate into social interactions with colleagues? I am someone who can lighten the mood at social gatherings, but in everyday life, I struggle to engage in conversations with others, which results in few people reaching out to me. I am very sensitive to how others percei...

The back of the head has been heavy for nine months? Hello doctor, I started experiencing a heavy sensation in the back of my head at the beginning of February this year. Initially, I thought it was a cold, but after more than a month, I went to see a doctor. The doctor said I wa...

Autonomic nervous system dysfunction Yesterday, I went to the hospital to see a psychiatrist because I have anxiety disorder and autonomic nervous system dysregulation. The doctor prescribed three medications: Oxazolam 10 mg, Fluoxetine, and Lorazepam. After taking them for a day...

If you experience eye strain and fatigue during periods of anxiety, consider the following steps: 1. **Take Breaks**: Follow the 20-20-20 rule. Every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for at least 20 seconds to reduce eye strain. 2. **Practice Relaxation Techniques**: ...

Do I have social anxiety disorder? I have had difficulty making friends since I was young because I am not very proactive in starting conversations. Now, I want to make friends, but whenever someone initiates a conversation with me, I often feel nervous and don't know what t...