Attention, Psychiatry FAQ - Page 26

Schizophrenia Hello, doctor. My sister started experiencing auditory hallucinations two years ago, mainly involving many imaginary friends with whom she converses. She took medication for a year at the first hospital without much improvement. Later, when she saw another doctor, s...

Is it depression? My mother has been at home without work for a long time, and I wonder if she's become ill out of boredom. Last year, she was constantly arguing and asking us how to live. She doesn't want to keep taking medication, but these days, her condition fluctua...

Schizophrenia Hello, doctor. My sister started experiencing auditory hallucinations two years ago, mainly involving imaginary friends with whom she converses. She took medication for a year at the first hospital, but there was no significant improvement. Later, when she saw anoth...

Major Depressive Disorder I often feel very pessimistic and have thought about giving up on life. I have attempted suicide three times, and now I lack the courage to do so because I have the support and care of my family. However, sometimes when I'm feeling down, it seems li...

Anxiety Panic Disorder Hello Doctor, I would like to ask you some questions. I just graduated from middle school and have chosen to attend a vocational school in another city. However, I am starting to experience feelings of worry and fear, which I think might be related to movin...

It can easily get out of control? Hello, I was diagnosed with depression at a clinic last year. Later, for various reasons, I stopped taking my medication without consulting my doctor and did not return for follow-up appointments. Since around March of this year, I have started e...

Could this be depression? Hello, doctor. I used to be quite an optimistic person, but ever since I started high school, I have felt a constant sense of pressure. I gradually began to fear social interactions and felt like no one needed me, leading me to believe that I have no rea...

Forgetfulness + dizziness + weakness + sudden lapses in consciousness + difficulty concentrating? I am a senior in high school, and due to school activities, I often feel mentally and physically exhausted. Over the past four to five months, my physical condition has worsened sign...

Depression, emotional management, sleep? Hello, I apologize for the lengthy description. I am currently a student preparing for the university entrance exam, and I am feeling a bit stressed, but I believe it is a positive stress that does not significantly affect my daily life. A...

Brain cells I have experienced bipolar disorder for up to two years, and I am currently on medication. I have been troubled by this question for a long time: if my brain cells have deteriorated due to anger and if consuming drinks has damaged my brain cells, can I improve now? Wi...

Speech issues The environment I am in sometimes makes me less talkative. For example, during my school years, I was often in a negative environment where I felt like I was in a bad class, which made me less inclined to speak or interact with my classmates. However, when I went to...

I have severe obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)? Hello, doctor. I am a patient with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). I am 35 years old, unmarried, and have been in a relationship with my girlfriend for 16 years. Currently, I am unemployed and at home. I really want to quick...

I need help? Hello Doctor: I am very afraid of getting sick. When I catch a cold, I worry it might turn into something severe; when I get a cut, I worry about infection. However, this is not what troubles me the most. The most painful part is that I constantly check myself. I rea...

Hello, doctor. I need energy to fight against obsessive-compulsive disorder. Please give me advice and strength? Hello, doctor. I am a patient with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) living in Tainan City. I am 35 years old and unmarried, but I have been in a relationship with m...

Is stress the cause of many complications? Hello, doctor. I often assess my emotional state and categorize it as follows: 1. Since childhood, I would count the telephone poles outside while in the car, and I still occasionally do this. I also tap my foot to a rhythm; if I don&#...

I fear that I will forever live in conflict with myself? In elementary school, I was chubby and not exactly bullied, but I had a bit of a princess complex, feeling somewhat on the fringes. During the summer before middle school, I dieted and tried to learn the behaviors of popula...

Social withdrawal disorder??? I have researched online and found that my situation resembles social withdrawal disorder. I am afraid to initiate conversations and interactions with others. I fear rejection and worry about being criticized behind my back. I believe that if I take ...

Emotional instability Hello, doctor. I am currently in the process of transitioning to high school. Although I am generally cheerful, I have been feeling quite emotional lately. Recently, I find myself inexplicably sad and crying for no reason about two to three nights a week. Th...

Fear of speaking sounds? Since childhood, I have struggled to refuse others; I would agree to any request within my ability. After being bullied in junior high, I began to fear hearing others speak once I entered high school. At school, I started having difficulty understanding w...

Emotional instability leading to violent behavior? Recently, my uncle has started to experience restless sleep, during which he throws things and slams doors at night, or destroys items. He also exhibits episodes of rage and mutters insults, but he refuses to seek medical attenti...