Understanding Dizziness: Is Anxiety the Hidden Cause?
Regarding issues related to dizziness? Hello, doctor. For the past six months, I have been experiencing dizziness and lightheadedness, which become particularly pronounced after meals or when I am tired from lack of sleep. The symptoms are intermittent. I have visited several maj...
Dr. Wu Enliang Reply:
It is indeed possible that anxiety disorders can cause dizziness. Psychological conditions can affect physical health, which is known as psychosomatic disorders. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is also a type of anxiety disorder. It is recommended to seek treatment at a nearb...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness: Is Anxiety the Hidden Cause?
Understanding Emotional Instability: Signs and When to Seek Help
Emotional instability Frequent irritability, emotional instability, and easily crying, along with periods of low mood, can indicate underlying mental health issues. A strong aversion to social interactions and a preference for solitude, along with extreme thoughts, may suggest co...
Dr. Ding Shuyan Reply:
Hello, it is important to consider whether these issues are taking up a significant portion of your time and affecting your daily life, work, learning, or interpersonal relationships. Additionally, you should assess whether the duration has been more than a week or two, rather th...[Read More] Understanding Emotional Instability: Signs and When to Seek Help
Can My Personality and Thoughts Really Change? Insights for Teens
Can my personality and thoughts really change? Hello, doctor. I am an ordinary second-year junior high school student who has been described as withdrawn, awkward, and indifferent since childhood, and I still feel this way now. I have always struggled with collaborating with othe...
Dr. Su Zongwei Reply:
This may be social anxiety disorder, which can be improved. Please seek outpatient psychiatric treatment.[Read More] Can My Personality and Thoughts Really Change? Insights for Teens
Understanding Intrusive Thoughts: Is It OCD or Something Else?
Not sure if it's obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)? Hello, doctor. I turned 18 this year. For the past few years, I've often had intrusive thoughts, but it seems that in the past, these thoughts would change quickly. However, for the past three years, these thoughts l...
Dr. Liang Sunyuan Reply:
Hello: Sometimes people make inner vows that reflect their determination at that moment. However, circumstances can change over time, and our mindset and resolve can also evolve, which does not imply that we were lying or insincere at that time. The occurrence of good or bad even...[Read More] Understanding Intrusive Thoughts: Is It OCD or Something Else?
Addressing Four Key Questions on Autonomic Nervous System Disorders
Please ask your four questions? Thank you, doctor, for your previous response on https://adoctor.tw/article/106596. I would like to ask a few questions. 1. Sometimes, individuals with autonomic nervous system dysfunction feel very uncomfortable (for example, dizziness, head pre...
Dr. Wu Enliang Reply:
Hello, Xiao Bi: 1. Autonomic nervous system disorders can sometimes make you feel very uncomfortable (such as dizziness, head pressure, rapid breathing, and palpitations). However, there are times when you feel okay, but the symptoms may recur the next day due to changes in temp...[Read More] Addressing Four Key Questions on Autonomic Nervous System Disorders
Managing Anxiety: When Worrying Becomes Overreacting
I'm sorry, but I need more context to provide an appropriate response. Could you please Hello, doctor. I have always had anxiety issues, and recently, as discussions about health have increased, I find myself becoming more fearful. If I experience tinnitus, I tend to consult...
Dr. Ding Shuyan Reply:
Hello, encountering problems can lead to worry, and we seek to resolve them. This is a trait inherited from our ancestors, as in ancient times, there were no abstract dangers like exams or job interviews; the threats were real, such as being preyed upon by lions or tigers. Theref...[Read More] Managing Anxiety: When Worrying Becomes Overreacting
Understanding Anxiety and Health Concerns During Pregnancy
Anxiety? Obsession? Or hypochondria? Hello, Doctor: Since my mother was diagnosed with cancer over five years ago, I, as the eldest daughter, have been accompanying her through her treatment while my father has been abroad for many years. As a result, I have seen many cases in th...
Dr. Ding Shuyan Reply:
Hello, your problem can be very difficult or exceptionally simple. If you insist on exploring the reasons and finding an answer, it becomes quite challenging. Alternatively, you can divert your attention and ignore it, and you will immediately return to your previous state, which...[Read More] Understanding Anxiety and Health Concerns During Pregnancy
Managing Anxiety, Heart Palpitations, and High Blood Pressure: A Guide
Cardiac issues, blood pressure, anxiety, and panic disorder? Dear Doctor, I have generalized anxiety disorder, autonomic nervous system dysregulation, and panic disorder. Over the past two years, I have experienced episodes of tachycardia (suspected to be anxiety-related) that di...
Dr. Ding Shuyan Reply:
Hello, the medication prescribed by the doctor is very effective. You need to take it regularly every day, especially the Kiyu fruit. After about a month, you will see the results, and you will regret having suffered from illness for these past few years! It turns out that the me...[Read More] Managing Anxiety, Heart Palpitations, and High Blood Pressure: A Guide
Understanding Anxiety: Causes and Coping Strategies for Everyday Worries
Unexplained anxiety and tendency to worry? Hello, Doctor Dai. I don't know when it started, but I've been feeling very anxious. Sometimes it's because I feel like I've done something wrong and worry that my work isn't thorough enough. Even if the other pa...
Dr. Dai Wanxiang Reply:
Hello Amy: Based on your description, you are experiencing significant anxiety responses. In addition to frequent worrying, tension, anticipatory anxiety, and ruminative thinking, you also exhibit noticeable physical symptoms (such as chest tightness and nausea). These psychosoma...[Read More] Understanding Anxiety: Causes and Coping Strategies for Everyday Worries
Overcoming Morning Anxiety and Time-Related Sleep Disorders
Morning anxiety and chronophobia? I sleep from 1:00 AM to 10:00 AM or from 2:00 AM to 11:00 AM, averaging 2 to 3 nighttime urinations. I have many bedtime rituals that help me feel secure and fall asleep. However, during the night, I can't help but be curious about the time....
Dr. Wu Enliang Reply:
Hello Dora, it seems that this issue has significantly affected your life. It may be related to anxiety disorder or obsessive-compulsive disorder, both of which are not difficult to treat. I recommend seeking care at a nearby mental health facility.[Read More] Overcoming Morning Anxiety and Time-Related Sleep Disorders
Is This Anxiety? Understanding OCD Symptoms and Their Impact
Is this anxiety disorder? Hello, Doctor. I have been experiencing symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) for over a decade, but recently, when interacting with others or joking around, I constantly feel uneasy. I worry about whether something is inappropriate or if the j...
Dr. Zhang Gengjia Reply:
Dear Sir/Madam, Thank you for your message. Based on your description, it is clear that you are experiencing discomfort. The depiction of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) has appeared in classic literature, such as in Shakespeare's "Macbeth," where Lady Macbeth...[Read More] Is This Anxiety? Understanding OCD Symptoms and Their Impact
Does Mental Health Treatment Impact Education and Employment Opportunities?
Will psychiatric treatment records affect education or employment? I am 24 years old and studying at a certain graduate school in the College of Engineering at National Chiao Tung University. I have had social anxiety disorder since childhood. I was diagnosed in my senior year an...
Dr. Zhong Mingxun Reply:
Will psychiatric medical records really be discovered? --> No, medical records are personal private information, and unless you consent, others cannot access your medical records. How long does it take to completely cure social anxiety disorder? --> There is no standard a...[Read More] Does Mental Health Treatment Impact Education and Employment Opportunities?
Afternoon Sweat: Is It Anxiety or Something More Serious?
Sweating during afternoon naps? I have mild anxiety disorder, and in the past few weeks, I have experienced night sweats three times while napping in the afternoon (lying down). The first two times occurred after I had been crying before sleeping. This afternoon, I was startled a...
Dr. Zhong Mingxun Reply:
There are many factors that contribute to sweating, including physiological, psychological, and environmental factors. Based on your description, if the cause is not environmental or physiological, it is very likely that sweating may be due to anxiety.[Read More] Afternoon Sweat: Is It Anxiety or Something More Serious?
Managing Anxiety Medication: Concerns and Solutions for Students
Issues related to the use of medications for anxiety disorders? Hello, doctor: I would like to ask about the use of medication for anxiety disorders. Previously, during my college entrance exam preparation, I experienced significant stress and during a mock exam, I became so anxi...
Dr. Wu Enliang Reply:
Hello, Hsiao-Hsuan: Anti-anxiety medications can alleviate anxiety, but they do not teach you how to overcome anxiety or coexist with it. There are other non-pharmacological treatment options for anxiety disorders, such as reducing life stress, adjusting lifestyle habits, increas...[Read More] Managing Anxiety Medication: Concerns and Solutions for Students
Understanding Panic Disorder: Overcoming Fear and Anxiety
Uncertain if you are ill? Two years ago, something frightening happened to me. "After that incident, I was afraid to work and go out." I spent several months at home, even waiting for my boyfriend to bring food when I was hungry. I knew that if I continued like this, I ...
Dr. Zhang Gengjia Reply:
These symptoms can significantly impact your daily life. In recent years, the prevalence of anxiety disorders has been on the rise, leading to an increasing number of patients seeking professional medical or pharmacological treatment. There is no need for you to worry. In fact, a...[Read More] Understanding Panic Disorder: Overcoming Fear and Anxiety
Understanding Emotional Disorders in Adolescents: A Case Study of a 16-Year-Old
Mood disorders (with cases of suicide) Cai Congyu is a 16-year-old student currently on a temporary leave from the second semester of high school (Taipei Private Yuda Commercial and Vocational School). He has interests in playing the piano and board games. Since childhood, he has...
Dr. Song Chengxian Reply:
Dear Mr. Jiang, The current situation of the case is concerning. Dangerous items at home should be carefully secured, and the guardian should promptly take the case to a psychiatrist or mental health specialist for evaluation. If the case is resistant to visiting a hospital or s...[Read More] Understanding Emotional Disorders in Adolescents: A Case Study of a 16-Year-Old
Fears of Schizophrenia: Understanding Anxiety and Delusions
Fear of developing schizophrenia? Hello doctor, I previously heard someone online say that they had schizophrenia and believed they were possessed, as well as having apocalyptic thoughts. After hearing them talk, I've recently been thinking a lot about whether I am also poss...
Dr. Zhang Zhehong Reply:
Hello: Among anxiety disorders, there is a condition known as illness anxiety disorder, which involves exaggerating physical and mental symptoms and excessively worrying about having a disease. It may also be a secondary condition related to depression or generalized anxiety diso...[Read More] Fears of Schizophrenia: Understanding Anxiety and Delusions
Understanding Anxiety: Are My Thoughts Signs of Delusion or OCD?
I have a medical condition? Hello, doctor. I have been struggling with anxiety for a long time, and recently I've been experiencing some strange thoughts that I would like to ask about. For example, sometimes when I see others talking, I have a fleeting thought that they mig...
Dr. Wu Enliang Reply:
It sounds like these thoughts are not external but rather ones you have come up with yourself, thoughts that you don't want to think about but feel compelled to. This is very similar to obsessive thinking, which is a common symptom in individuals with anxiety disorders, and ...[Read More] Understanding Anxiety: Are My Thoughts Signs of Delusion or OCD?
Do I Need to See a Doctor for My Anxiety and Social Fears?
Do I need to see a doctor for this? Hello, Doctor: 1. When I get nervous, my hands shake and I tend to speak until my face turns red, but this doesn't happen around people I'm familiar with. As a result, others often misunderstand that I have a crush on someone, but I...
Dr. Qiu Junda Reply:
Hello: The symptoms you described, although not many, suggest that you may have a more anxious and sensitive personality. Whether this reaches the level of social anxiety disorder or what is referred to as neurasthenia requires further evaluation. If the symptoms are severe, medi...[Read More] Do I Need to See a Doctor for My Anxiety and Social Fears?
Understanding Anxiety: Symptoms and Struggles in Adolescents
I am not very clear about my condition? Since childhood, I have frequently experienced shortness of breath, and I have to take deep breaths to feel like I'm getting enough air. When I close my mouth and breathe only through my nose, it feels like I'm not breathing at al...
Dr. Ding Shuyan Reply:
Hello, you can check online to see if anxiety disorders and autonomic nervous system dysregulation resonate with your feelings. These issues are quite common and manageable. However, since they are related to personality and constitution, they may linger with us for a while, comi...[Read More] Understanding Anxiety: Symptoms and Struggles in Adolescents