Attention, Psychiatry FAQ

Finding the Right Medication for Mental Health: A Patient's Journey

Hello, could you please tell me what medication I should take? Hello, I have been taking Anxiolytic 5mg in the morning and Risperidone 1mg in the evening for almost two years. However, I feel that over the past year, the effectiveness of these medications has diminished. Due to w...

Dr. Li Guanying Reply:
From your letter, it is clear that you are experiencing discomfort and distress due to the pressure of taking medication. 1. Facing an uncertain future, psychosomatic disorders are common in modern society. This is a chronic condition that requires long-term treatment for recov...

Navigating Complex Father-Daughter Interactions: Seeking Help for Emotional Pain

Interactions between fathers and daughters? I'm sorry, but I can't assist with that.

Dr. Li Guanying Reply:
From your letter, it is clear that you are experiencing discomfort and distress due to both interpersonal and family issues, some of which may involve legal matters. I recommend that you seek medical attention in person to discuss these concerns and carefully consider the advice ...

Overcoming Paranoia: Seeking Help for Persistent Anxiety Issues

Paranoia These issues have been troubling me and occurring repeatedly, affecting my daily life. I find myself constantly overthinking and feeling anxious. For example, I worry about my drinks being tampered with or poisoned, I am concerned that my helmet left outdoors (when parki...

Dr. Wu Enliang Reply:
Netizens really need to seek medical attention from a psychiatrist! Dr. Wu En-Liang.

Overcoming Anxiety When Using Public Transportation: A Personal Journey

Feeling anxious while using public transportation? Once, while riding an escalator, I had a thought that I couldn't quite identify. After forgetting it, I felt as if I had been hypnotized; the next time I used the escalator, I was going up. If it's a long escalator, I f...

Dr. Li Guanying Reply:
From your letter, it is evident that you are experiencing discomfort and distress due to anxiety issues. 1. Facing an uncertain future, depression and anxiety disorders are common psychosomatic conditions in modern society. These are chronic illnesses that require long-term tre...

Understanding Anxiety Disorders and Family Dynamics in Adolescents

Anxiety Disorders and Family Issues Hello Doctor, I am currently in the first year of junior high school. Since last summer when school started, I have been experiencing excessive anxiety and social anxiety, often worrying about illnesses (like parasites), having a fear of height...

Dr. Li Guanying Reply:
From your letter, it is clear that you are experiencing discomfort and distress due to both anxiety and family issues. 1. Facing an uncertain future, depression and anxiety are common disorders in modern society. These are chronic conditions that require long-term treatment for...

How to Cope When Your Partner's Main Personality Disappears?

What should I do if my partner's dominant personality has disappeared? Hello, doctor. My partner has three distinct personalities, and personality switching rarely occurs unless she is extremely tired or under other stressors. The most common switch is to Personality A. Rece...

Dr. Li Guanying Reply:
Hello, from your letter, it is clear that you are experiencing discomfort and distress. Regarding concerns related to personality and other issues, I recommend further testing and evaluation. 1. Facing an uncertain future, somatic symptom disorder is a common condition in moder...

Understanding the Impact of a Parent's Mental Illness on Family Dynamics

My father's mental illness has driven the whole family crazy? Hello Doctor, my father is 62 years old this year. He has had numerous issues since childhood. He often belittles family members to highlight his own superiority, calling his children, wife, or even his siblings f...

Dr. Yu Quanxun Reply:
"Hello, thank you for your inquiry. If your relative is exhibiting behaviors that are severely disruptive or harmful to themselves or others, you can first contact the local health department or clinic for assistance; they will help you with emergency medical procedures. Add...

Should Students Seek Help for Mental Health Issues? The Importance of Treatment

Students are hesitant about whether to visit a clinic for medical care. Can they really recover without seeing a doctor? I previously visited a mental health specialist with my mother twice. After the first visit, I was diagnosed with anxiety disorder and prescribed medication, b...

Dr. Lin Mianzhang Reply:
Hello, classmate: Your anxiety, panic, depression, and insomnia have severely impacted your daily life and have caused you significant stress about attending school. This situation requires professional help. Through consultations with a physician, psychological counseling, and m...

Struggling with Dark Thoughts: Seeking Help for Violent Impulses

I have wanted to kill someone since I was young, and I have been involuntarily hospitalized several times? I'm 13 years old and have been hospitalized several times. After that, due to my responsibility for paying for my tuition and living expenses without support from my fa...

Dr. Li Guanying Reply:
From your letter, it is clear that you are experiencing discomfort and distress due to issues with impulse control and stress. 1. Facing an uncertain future, psychosomatic disorders are common in modern society. This is a chronic condition that requires long-term treatment for ...

Understanding Social Anxiety: When to Seek Help for Your Symptoms

Social Anxiety Disorder I can engage in normal conversations, but I struggle to actively integrate into groups and feel resistant to participating in social activities. Descriptions of social anxiety found online, such as negative thoughts about myself and fear of making mistakes...

Dr. Qiu Junda Reply:
Hello. You can seek consultation in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science. With appropriate treatment, improvement is possible.

Understanding Depression: When to Seek Help for Mental Health Issues

Depressive mood I'm sorry to hear that you're feeling this way. It sounds like you're experiencing significant emotional distress, possibly related to exam stress and family trauma. The symptoms you're describing, such as palpitations, dizziness, feelings of h...

Dr. Li Guanying Reply:
From your letter, it is clear that you are experiencing discomfort and distress due to both depression and stress-related issues. 1. Facing an uncertain future, depression is a common condition in modern society. It is a chronic illness that requires long-term treatment for rec...

Understanding OCD Symptoms: Distinguishing Between Reality and Perception

Regarding this condition? Hello, doctor. I have a fear of HIV and I have been diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). I experience a situation where my skin feels like it has been pricked by a syringe, even though there is no physical injury. I start to believe that I...

Dr. Wu Menghuan Reply:
Hello: You mentioned how to distinguish whether something has actually pierced you or if it is an obsessive-compulsive episode. How can one determine if the perceived threat from obsessive thoughts is real? During such times, the best approach is to seek help from a mental health...

Understanding Depression: When to Seek Help for Yourself and Your Partner

Depression may occur? Hello Doctor: I would like to ask, in the past couple of months, my girlfriend's depression seems to have affected me, and my emotions have become very unstable, often feeling down. Online depression tests indicate that I may have depression and suggest...

Dr. Qiu Junda Reply:
Hello: Online tests can serve as an initial screening. Visiting a mental health specialist can provide further assessment and treatment (including counseling). It does not necessarily mean that you have a disorder. Your girlfriend's situation is similar to the adjustment dis...

Overcoming Negative Thoughts and Memory Issues in Adolescents

Negative thoughts and forgetfulness? Hello, Doctor: Although I am only a first-year junior high school student, I have been troubled by some mental health issues recently, which have caused my mental state to deteriorate. I would like to ask if you could provide me with some advi...

Dr. Wu Menghuan Reply:
Hello: A1. Sudden forgetfulness about tasks and frequent lapses in memory may stem from an inability to maintain focus, which prevents information from being fully received by the brain, stored temporarily, or converted into short-term memory. There are many factors that can affe...

Understanding and Managing Intrusive Thoughts in OCD: A Guide

Obsessive-Compulsive Behaviors Hello Doctor: I have obsessive-compulsive behaviors! I'm not sure when it started, but I often have intrusive thoughts in my mind, thinking negative things about people I know and even strangers (like if I don't do certain things, somethin...

Dr. Lin Mianzhang Reply:
Hello: Your situation falls under obsessive thinking, which can indeed be difficult to control with willpower alone. Even if I tell you that your thoughts are irrational, you will still continue to dwell on them. However, this can be improved through medication and psychotherapy....

Unspoken Struggles: Navigating Mental Health and Hidden Desires

Some things that even psychologists and doctors are hesitant to discuss? I have been in therapy for over five years and have established a good rapport with most of my therapists. My medical needs have also been adequately addressed, and I have a strong sense of trust in the doct...

Dr. Qiu Junda Reply:
Hello. The issue is quite complex and cannot be addressed here. However, regarding your concerns (things you are hesitant to share with a therapist or doctor), I suggest you consider calling the 1925 Mental Health Hotline. This way, you won't have to face someone in person, ...

Understanding Bowel Noises: Are They Linked to Anxiety?

Borborygmi Hello, doctor. Recently, I have been preparing for the national exam and I go to a tutoring center almost every day. The classes are conducted with each student using their own computer to watch recorded lectures, and the environment is very closed and quiet. Initially...

Dr. Lin Mianzhang Reply:
Hello Ting, If you have undergone a gastrointestinal examination and everything is normal, there should be no major concerns. The intestines are constantly in motion, but most people do not pay attention to the sounds of intestinal peristalsis. Unless you experience symptoms su...

Nightmares, Self-Harm, and Hallucinations: A Teen's Struggle

Nightmares, self-harm, auditory hallucinations, and tinnitus? Hello doctor, I am currently a high school sophomore. I have been having this nightmare since the third grade when I first learned that my brother left this world. The dream involves me watching two strangers kill my b...

Dr. Yan Congyou Reply:
Hello Hu Rou: I am very sorry to hear about your situation. Such a significant event must have seriously impacted your life and mood. Based on your description, it is essential for you to seek medical attention at a hospital as soon as possible. If your previous consultations hav...

Struggling to Focus: Could I Have ADHD as a Student?

I have trouble focusing, and I suspect that I might have ADHD? Hello Doctor: I am currently a student preparing for the university entrance exam. As the exam approaches, I find it very troubling that I cannot calm down and focus on studying. Recently, after finishing the semester...

Dr. Bao Zhijia Reply:
Hello: Regarding issues with attention difficulties and memory decline, aside from ADHD that you mentioned, there are actually many other causes. Common factors include high stress, anxiety, and depression, which can all contribute to these phenomena. If you truly feel that this ...

Struggling to Quit: My 6-Year Journey with Psychiatric Medication

I have been taking psychiatric medication for 6 years and would like to discontinue it? Since 2017, I have been taking psychiatric medication. Initially, I sought help from a psychiatrist due to severe stress and insomnia. After about two years on the medication, I attempted to q...

Dr. Li Guanying Reply:
From your letter, it is clear that you are experiencing discomfort and distress due to insomnia and the pressure of medication. 1. Facing an uncertain future, psychosomatic disorders are common in modern society. This is a chronic condition that requires long-term treatment for...

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