Attention, Psychiatry FAQ - Page 18

The suffering of illness anxiety? Hello, Doctor. Since a family member fell ill years ago, I have become a hypochondriac and often feel overly anxious. I constantly overthink and pay excessive attention to my body. I have been in counseling for two years and have improved signifi...

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) with a focus on cleanliness? Hello, doctor: Four years ago, I had gastroenteritis and experienced diarrhea, which caused some fecal matter to accidentally get on my pants. I washed them in the washing machine along with my clothes, and since th...

Emotional instability I am an optimistic person and live a happy life without any special circumstances. However, I often feel very sad, sometimes for no reason and sometimes influenced by others or external events. Regardless of the cause, I find myself immersed in sadness for a...

Emotional instability I am an optimistic person and live a happy life without any special circumstances. However, I often feel very sad, sometimes without any reason, and at other times influenced by others or external events. Regardless of the cause, I find myself immersed in sa...

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Doctor, every time I see a religious figure or a funeral, I inexplicably start having disrespectful thoughts. The more I try not to think about it, the more these intrusive thoughts come to mind. I'm very afraid of offending the deities or...

Under what circumstances should one seek medical attention again? About seven months ago, I was diagnosed with persistent depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder. My physical symptoms included weight loss and irritable bowel syndrome. I was on medication and showed i...

Is it a matter of sleep schedule? Hello, doctor. A few days ago, I asked you about my symptoms of dizziness, nausea, and rapid heartbeat. You inquired about my irregular sleep schedule. For the past couple of months, I have been going to bed around 3 or 4 AM, and by the time I ac...

I'm not sure if it's mitral valve prolapse or panic disorder? I often feel short of breath and have the sensation that I'm not getting enough oxygen when I breathe. I constantly want to take deep breaths, but I can't. Sometimes, this leads me to feel the urge ...

Symptoms related to adult ADHD? Hello, doctor. In 2018, I visited the psychiatry department at Far Eastern Memorial Hospital primarily because I was unable to focus at work. At that time, I was diagnosed with ADHD - unspecified type, but no medication was prescribed. The doctor t...

Using Bupropion for Smoking Cessation I would like to consult a physician. I have been suffering from depression for many years and have also been a long-term smoker. The medication prescribed by my doctor includes Bupropion, which I found out can also be used for smoking cessati...

Is it autonomic nervous system dysfunction? Hello, doctor. About a month ago, I experienced muscle twitching for the first time around my eye socket and left calf, which made me very anxious and I frantically searched for information online, fearing it might be a motor neuron dis...

Is this obsessive-compulsive disorder? Doctor, when I need to throw something away, like product boxes or packaging, I find myself overly concerned about the printed production dates, expiration dates, batch numbers, or barcodes. I often feel compelled to memorize these numbers, ...

Excessive anxiety Hello doctor, I am 20 years old. In August 2020, I sought medical attention due to breast discharge, and since then, I have been worried about whether I have breast cancer or other types of cancer. The blood test results indicated elevated prolactin levels, but ...

Recently, my mental state has been increasingly abnormal? I have recently started experiencing both unconscious and conscious sleepwalking. The frequency of talking in my sleep is about once or twice a week. Recently, while playing a game with a friend, he suddenly said, "Wh...

Bipolar disorder medication issues and consultation information? Hello, doctor. Thank you very much for your patient reading and professional response. My family member has bipolar disorder and has been visiting a clinic for about one to two years. However, a little over a month ...

Paranoia The condition is occurring with my mother. She constantly feels that the neighbors are speaking ill of her, and she tends to extend what others say indefinitely, leading to emotional breakdowns. She often has a downturned mouth and appears gloomy, responding minimally wh...

Self-harm related issues Hello Doctor, I have been feeling very down lately. When I get angry, I tend to scratch my hands, feet, and face with my nails, hit walls, pull my hair, and binge eat. After these actions, I feel terrible about myself. I also struggle with insomnia and of...

Sexual orientation issues Hello, doctor. Last summer, while I was taking a nap at my relative's house, I accidentally saw my cousin in an erect state (it was my cousin, not me). After that, I felt strange for a while, and I couldn't quite describe the feeling. I started...

Drug side effect issues? My child is currently taking Strattera 25mg. Recently, I've noticed that he has been easily prone to explosive anger, crying, and shouting. Afterwards, he collapses and presents with stiff limbs and a vacant stare, and it takes a long time to get his...

My father has delusional disorder, and my mother has panic disorder? Hello, Doctor, I have some questions to ask you. My father has been experiencing delusional thoughts for the past few years, and it has become particularly severe in the last two years. We suspect he may have je...