Do I Have Claustrophobia? Understanding Anxiety and Its Impact on Health
Do I have claustrophobia? Hello, last year around mid-year, I experienced an exacerbation of sinusitis, which caused breathing difficulties. Before consulting a specialist, this led to a series of symptoms including insomnia, chest tightness, and trembling. The most frightening e...
Dr. Li Junren Reply:
Hello, the situation you described may be indicative of anxiety and panic attacks. Simple anxiety and panic, if they occur only under physiological or psychological stress (for example, in your case, due to sinusitis affecting breathing and fear of surgery), can be considered a n...[Read More] Do I Have Claustrophobia? Understanding Anxiety and Its Impact on Health
Am I Still Depressed? Understanding My Mental and Heart Health
Is this considered depression? Hello, Doctor: Since June of last year, I have been experiencing insomnia, which has led to further discomfort, particularly related to my heart. I underwent an electrocardiogram, a 24-hour Holter monitor, and an EEG, all of which came back normal. ...
Dr. Lin Yanhong Reply:
Hello, I have carefully reviewed your concerns, which seem to involve three main issues: 1. Cardiac problems 2. Insomnia 3. Whether or not it is depression. From your message, you only mentioned discomfort in your heart without specifying any symptoms. Do you experience palpitati...[Read More] Am I Still Depressed? Understanding My Mental and Heart Health
Understanding Brain Fatigue: Why Do We Struggle with Focus and Motivation?
Why is the human brain so difficult to use effectively? I have quite a few questions, and I don't know why, but when I sit at my desk, I either feel annoyed or sleepy. Whenever I try to study, I have thoughts like, "What is all this effort for?" or "It's ...
Dr. Sun Xiaoru Reply:
Hello Mr. Zeng: You have many questions, and I suggest discussing them one by one with your physician during your outpatient visit. I believe the doctor will provide you with appropriate answers. Symptoms that may be experienced by patients with depression include persistent low ...[Read More] Understanding Brain Fatigue: Why Do We Struggle with Focus and Motivation?
Understanding OCD and Anxiety: Seeking Help for Mental Health Struggles
Please feel free to ask me any questions? Hello, Doctor: I sent an email yesterday and received your reply today. I am truly grateful. Let me explain my situation. Recently, I have been excessively preoccupied with both significant and trivial matters, unable to stop thinking abo...
Dr. Tang Xinbei Reply:
Dear friend: It is still difficult to conclude whether the issues you mentioned in your letter are related to "Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder." However, your concerns include anxiety, repetitive checking, frequent mood disturbances, irritability, difficulty concentrating...[Read More] Understanding OCD and Anxiety: Seeking Help for Mental Health Struggles
Understanding Frequent Dreaming and Its Impact on Sleep Quality
Frequent dreaming Doctor, I have been dreaming every day since I was a child, and even a ten-minute nap can lead to dreams. In the past couple of years, I haven't had nightmares, but I often wake up with a rapid heartbeat, especially when I'm suddenly awakened or when I...
Dr. Chen Wenke Reply:
Hello, Xiao Hua: Based on your description, several factors need to be considered. First, it's important to determine whether you have an anxiety disorder, as some individuals may experience symptoms such as palpitations, anxiety, and fear in the early morning. It might be h...[Read More] Understanding Frequent Dreaming and Its Impact on Sleep Quality
Understanding Long-Term Dizziness: Mental Health Impacts and Symptoms
Chronic dizziness? I lose control and slam doors during arguments, and I also scream uncontrollably. My perception of objects fluctuates, appearing to be far away and then close again. When I am scolded, everything around me seems to shrink and become smaller! I experience pain a...
Dr. Chen Wenyu Reply:
Hello, Shigang: Based on the symptoms you described, you may have heard of a term called "hysteria." Currently, in psychiatric medicine, this condition is classified under "somatic symptom disorders." From your symptoms, it appears that you generally feel fine...[Read More] Understanding Long-Term Dizziness: Mental Health Impacts and Symptoms
Understanding OCD: Common Concerns and Treatment Options
I hope the doctor can clarify my confusion? Hello Doctor, I am considered quite intelligent by my friends and family. I am 23 years old and a college student with good academic performance. However, I have been struggling with a persistent issue that I cannot seem to understand. ...
Dr. Chen Wenyu Reply:
Hello Leonjohn: In response to your questions: 1. Psychotic disorders (such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, characterized by hallucinations and delusions) are distinctly different from neurotic disorders (such as depression, anxiety disorders, and obsessive-compulsive dis...[Read More] Understanding OCD: Common Concerns and Treatment Options
Struggling with Sleep: Understanding Anxiety and Its Effects
I have been unable to fall asleep at night recently? I sometimes experience difficulty breathing and a feeling of tightness in my chest when I am anxious. Last year, I visited a psychiatrist at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital who diagnosed me with anxiety disorder. I have always bee...
Dr. Chen Wenke Reply:
Hello, Raccoon: Based on your description, I believe the diagnosis of anxiety disorder made by the psychiatrist at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital is reasonable. It can be challenging at first to associate certain physical discomforts with anxiety. However, you made a good choice in...[Read More] Struggling with Sleep: Understanding Anxiety and Its Effects
Managing Anxiety and Hyperventilation: Can You Learn to Drive?
Hyperventilation induced by anxiety disorder? After consulting with the psychiatry departments at Songshan Hospital and Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, the doctors diagnosed my symptoms as anxiety disorder, characterized by heightened tension, anxiety, and episodes of hyperventilat...
Dr. Chen Wenke Reply:
Hello Mr. Tsai, I can sense that you are feeling quite troubled and anxious from your question. However, it's good that you have taken the right step in seeking treatment from a psychiatrist; this is a positive beginning. Hyperventilation, anxiety, palpitations, numbness in ...[Read More] Managing Anxiety and Hyperventilation: Can You Learn to Drive?
Understanding Zoloft: Timing, Ingredients, and Differences from Other Antidepressants
Depression Zoloft (sertraline) 50 mg should typically be taken once daily, either in the morning or evening, with or without food. The active ingredient, sertraline, is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) that works by increasing the levels of serotonin in the brain, ...
Dr. Dai Wanxiang Reply:
Zoloft (Sertraline) is a new generation antidepressant classified as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It is indicated for conditions such as depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and panic disorder, among others. Typically, treatment begins with a daily dose ...[Read More] Understanding Zoloft: Timing, Ingredients, and Differences from Other Antidepressants
Understanding Anxiety Disorders: Clearing Misconceptions and Promoting Acceptance
Neurosis - Anxiety Disorder Hello Dr. Tang: I participated in a matchmaking consulting company, and due to a prior conflict with the company's manager, I experienced hyperventilation. Recently, I need to arrange appointments with female members, but aside from one psychologi...
Dr. Tang Xinbei Reply:
Dear friend, I apologize for the delay in responding to your concerns due to my busy schedule. It seems you are feeling sad and angry about being rejected and are particularly sensitive to being labeled as "crazy" or "abnormal." From your description, it appe...[Read More] Understanding Anxiety Disorders: Clearing Misconceptions and Promoting Acceptance
Medications That Can Trigger Acute Anxiety: A Comprehensive Guide
Anxiety 1. What anesthetic agents or prescription medications can induce acute anxiety disorders?
Dr. Liu Weimin Reply:
Hello Anatta, the acute anxiety disorder you are referring to is likely what is known as panic disorder. Research reports indicate that certain medications can trigger panic attacks, but these cases are primarily observed in intensive care units involving patients with acute resp...[Read More] Medications That Can Trigger Acute Anxiety: A Comprehensive Guide
Do Individuals with Psychoneurosis Need to Disclose Their Condition?
Should individuals with neuroses inform others? Dear Dr. Lin: Thank you for your previous response. However, I would like to clarify that I am not an employee of the company, but rather a member (customer) of it. Additionally, I would like to ask you the following questions: Qu...
Dr. Lin Yanhong Reply:
Hello: 1. Psychoneurosis is a broad diagnostic category, meaning it encompasses other more specific diagnoses such as anxiety disorders, panic disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and many others. It is not possible to determine which specific type you belong to based sole...[Read More] Do Individuals with Psychoneurosis Need to Disclose Their Condition?
Understanding Anxiety Medications: Interactions and Side Effects Explained
Anxiety I am very anxious and have experienced some emotional understanding loss. The doctor prescribed many medications, including Inderal, Ativan, Seroxat, and Stilnox. I'm not sure what will happen if I don't take Inderal and Stilnox, and whether there will be any in...
Dr. Dai Wanxiang Reply:
Stilnox is a sleep aid, while Inderal is helpful for social anxiety disorder, akathisia caused by antipsychotic medications, and certain autonomic symptoms related to anxiety. These medications should be prescribed based on the presence of these symptoms and needs. Regarding side...[Read More] Understanding Anxiety Medications: Interactions and Side Effects Explained
Coping with Anxiety and Stuttering: Finding Help After Job Loss
Bipolar disorder Hello, Doctor; I was recently laid off, and I have been very introverted since childhood. I have symptoms of stuttering, and whenever I speak with unfamiliar people or strangers, I tend to stutter. Now that I have found a suitable job and want to apply, I am star...
Dr. Li Junren Reply:
Stuttering can be improved through speech therapy and psychological treatment, and the anxiety you experience in job interviews and social situations may be caused by social anxiety disorder. Social anxiety disorder is a common issue that can also be addressed through psychologic...[Read More] Coping with Anxiety and Stuttering: Finding Help After Job Loss
Are Depression, Anxiety, and OCD Considered Mental Illnesses?
Are depression, anxiety disorders, and obsessive-compulsive disorder considered mental illnesses? Hello, doctor! I would like to ask if depression, anxiety disorders, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) are classified as mental illnesses. If a patient is stable while taking a...
Dr. Lin Yanhong Reply:
Hello: I apologize for the late response as I was abroad recently and my online consultations were paused. I thought I would resume in November, but the clinic reopened in October. Regarding your question about whether depression, anxiety disorders, and obsessive-compulsive disor...[Read More] Are Depression, Anxiety, and OCD Considered Mental Illnesses?
Understanding Autonomic Nervous System Dysregulation: Causes and Symptoms
What is autonomic nervous system dysfunction? Hello Dr. Li, I would like to understand what autonomic nervous system dysfunction is. Is it a disease? What causes it? I visited a psychiatrist yesterday, and the doctor said I have this condition. Sometimes at work, I feel like I&#x...
Dr. Li Junren Reply:
The autonomic nervous system is the part of the nervous system that regulates the various organs in the body. In addition to maintaining the normal functioning of the body's organs under regular conditions, it also needs to "mobilize" the organs in response to stre...[Read More] Understanding Autonomic Nervous System Dysregulation: Causes and Symptoms
Understanding Seroxat: Uses, Side Effects, and Key Considerations
Medication Use Dr. Tang: Hello. I would like to ask you two questions: 1. What types of conditions is Seroxat indicated for? Does it have side effects? What should be noted when using it? 2. Are antidepressants and anti-anxiety medications different? Thank you for taking the time...
Dr. Tang Xinbei Reply:
Dear friend, Regarding your question, here are the answers: 1. Seroxat is a "selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor" (SSRIs), of which there are five active ingredients available in Taiwan. It is primarily indicated for depression. Recently, it has also been confirmed...[Read More] Understanding Seroxat: Uses, Side Effects, and Key Considerations
Effective Treatments for Psychosomatic Disorders: A Comprehensive Guide
How to treat psychosomatic disorders? Hello, doctor. I have seen your responses to patients' questions on other websites, and I believe you are a very caring and dedicated physician. Thank you for your efforts on behalf of patients. I would like to ask you how to treat psych...
Dr. Tang Xinbei Reply:
Dear friend: First of all, thank you for your encouragement. I hope to do my best to contribute to others and society. As long as time permits, I will answer the questions from online users as thoroughly as possible. Through addressing these questions, I can also motivate myself ...[Read More] Effective Treatments for Psychosomatic Disorders: A Comprehensive Guide
Struggling with Sleep: Understanding Insomnia and Its Solutions
I have been unable to sleep at night for two consecutive weeks? Hello, doctor. I have been having difficulty falling asleep at night for over two weeks now, and I am not feeling well mentally. Sometimes I get very irritable and often forget things. Could you please tell me what m...
Dr. You Shunjie Reply:
According to your letter, you mentioned that you have been unable to sleep for two consecutive weeks, and you have been experiencing mood swings and forgetfulness. It seems that you are feeling quite distressed about this, which is why you sought online consultation. Many people ...[Read More] Struggling with Sleep: Understanding Insomnia and Its Solutions