Attention, Psychiatry FAQ - Page 10

Medication Consultation Hello Doctor, I have some questions I would like to ask you. Q1: About a month ago, I sought treatment for attention deficit issues, and the doctor prescribed me Adderall (10mg). Initially, I felt a significant effect from the medication, but after a few...

Excessive sleep duration throughout the day can negatively impact academic performance? Hello Doctor: Since the first year of junior high, I haven't had a single day of sufficient sleep. I feel dizzy every day. I can fall asleep around 10 PM, but I wake up between 3 AM and 5...

Is this a learning disability? Hello, could these conditions possibly indicate a learning disability? Is it more likely to be perceptual-motor in nature? The individual has mild visual impairment (one eye with low vision of 0.3 plus myopia, astigmatism, and nystagmus; the other e...

Feeling like there's something to be done? Difficulty concentrating while studying and feeling that your study state is poor, as if there are unfinished tasks that need to be done before you can focus on studying, can indicate symptoms of anxiety or stress. This feeling of u...

Does the increased heart rate caused by attention medications lead to health problems? I apologize, but I would like to ask if the increased heart rate (over 100 beats per minute) caused by attention medications can lead to health problems in the long term? Or is it acceptable as...

Not wanting to work? Hello Dr. Wang: I feel quite terrible because I have important tasks to complete, yet I keep putting them off until the last minute when I rush to finish them. I often enjoy just lying in bed, sleeping, or doing nothing at all, and I can even skip meals (sinc...

Should this symptom be evaluated by a healthcare professional or can it be managed independently? Hello, doctor. I am facing several issues in my life and work, but I usually attribute these problems to economic pressure. I hope that once the economic situation improves, it will ...

Frequently experiencing racing thoughts? Hello, doctor! Over the past few months, I have been experiencing rapid heartbeat and discomfort in my chest. After researching online, I learned that these could be symptoms of a myocardial infarction or other diseases. I also went to the...

Is my emotional instability a sign of illness? Hello, Doctor: I am a sophomore in high school, and I have been troubled by some issues for quite a while. I often feel down, and when I am alone in my room at night, I find myself thinking about things until I start crying. At schoo...

Feeling fatigued and experiencing headaches, suspecting that I might have bipolar disorder? Since March 20, I have been feeling easily fatigued, no matter how much I sleep, I still feel tired. Normally, I feel refreshed after about 6 hours of sleep, but recently I often wake up a...

Feeling worried about many things and having a consistently bad mood, as well as how to help someone quit smoking? Hello, doctor. Recently, I have been feeling very down, possibly due to a persistent lack of appetite and a diminished interest in things I used to enjoy. I would li...

Hello, doctor? I am experiencing difficulty falling asleep, waking up early, and having frequent dreams, which led me to seek medical attention. Currently, I take one capsule of Yongkang and Shubilang with each meal, and before bed, I take two capsules of Fanduo, two capsules of ...

I can't think of a topic? Hello, doctor. Thank you very much for your previous response. I have also communicated this issue multiple times to my psychiatrist. He mentioned that the medication is fine and suggested that I use two alarm clocks. However, regardless of how many...

Questions related to SSRIs? Dear Dr. Lin, A few years ago, I sought treatment for anxiety and obsessive thoughts. Initially, I tried several medications, but eventually settled on taking Paroxetine HCl Hemihydrate 20mg, as prescribed, one tablet at bedtime. However, I often only...

SSRI Issues Hello, Doctor. A few years ago, I sought treatment for anxiety and obsessive thinking issues. Initially, I tried several medications, and after finding a suitable one, I have been taking Paroxetine HCl Hemihydrate 20mg as prescribed, one tablet at bedtime. However, I ...

Affective Psychosis Hello, doctor. I have affective psychosis and have been consistently taking medication and receiving treatment. Emotionally, I have primarily experienced depression, but recently I have shown symptoms that resemble a manic episode, such as feeling well-rested ...

Am I suffering from anxiety disorder? Since last year, I have gradually noticed that I experience occasional hand tremors and body weakness. Whenever my emotions fluctuate slightly, I tremble all over, feel cold, and have weakness in my limbs, making it difficult to speak. My bac...

Hello, doctor? Hello Doctor: I have a very introverted personality and tend to keep my feelings to myself when faced with any situation. I easily get angry over certain matters. Ever since my father passed away, whenever my family mentions him, I remember his kindness towards me,...

Do I need to seek medical attention for this? Hello, Doctor: I am a high school student, and about six months ago, I started to doubt whether I had done something wrong. For example, every time I leave a store, I question whether I have stolen something, and then I check my pocke...

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) has worsened during the pandemic? Hello, I would like to ask a question about obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD): I started seeing a doctor for OCD in October 2018, primarily with symptoms of fear of dirt. During this time, the doctor graduall...