Attention, Psychiatry FAQ - Page 49

Inquire about the mother's symptoms? Dear Dr. Liu, My mother is 57 years old and has been in poor health for a long time. She often experiences severe body aches, but tests have come back normal and no underlying cause has been found. Ultimately, doctors have prescribed pai...

Medication consultation Hello, Doctor: I noticed that your specialty is pharmacology, and I thought you might have some knowledge about medications. My mother at home seems to have delusions related to schizophrenia, but she has not shown any signs of illness for over 20 years an...

Mental illness in the family? Hello, my mother has been observed to have issues with schizophrenia and delusional disorder for a long time, but she does not perceive herself as ill. Therefore, I am hesitant to take her to see a doctor, fearing that if I bring it up, she might sud...

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) Hello, I recently learned about the term "Attention Deficit Disorder" and realized that I have been struggling with this issue for a long time, which has affected my ability to concentrate. Now that I am aware of it, I want to seek treat...

Mental health issues? Hello Doctor, I have a good friend who has been doing very poorly lately, and he is unwilling to seek medical help, so I am consulting you online first. Does he have a mental health issue? How can I help him? He has always been a quiet person who doesn...

How to compel "her" to seek medical treatment? Hello, there is a female mental health patient living downstairs from my parents' home. During her episodes, she makes "false" accusations against my elderly parents, claiming that there are loud noises comin...

Do I have depression? Hello Doctor, I have taken some online assessments, and the results indicate that I should seek medical attention. Since December of last year, I have become reluctant to go out; I avoid going out unless absolutely necessary and have isolated myself in my do...

Do I have autonomic nervous system dysfunction? Yesterday, after meeting a classmate for coffee, we discussed our future for quite a while. After returning home, I inexplicably felt my heart racing and experienced some dizziness. I mentioned this to another friend, who suggested ...

Am I suffering from depression? Hello Doctor: I would like to ask if my symptoms require me to see a doctor for treatment. Since childhood, my mother often compared me to my sister. Whenever my grades dropped, she would frequently call me worthless, saying things like "Why d...

I often forget things, have difficulty concentrating, experience headaches when thinking, and frequently suffer from headaches? I have been experiencing frequent headaches lately without taking any medication, especially when I try to think or recall past events. I often forget t...

Child Psychiatry Hello Dr. Chen: I recently saw news regarding Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children. I have a younger brother who is currently in elementary school. He is not unintelligent, but he has significant attention deficits. Should he receive treatm...

Specific Phobia Hello, Dr. Lee. I have been feeling what I believe to be a form of claustrophobia. Whenever I stay in a confined space for too long, I start to feel anxious and have an overwhelming urge to escape, especially in unfamiliar environments. However, once I become fami...

Do I have paranoid delusions and schizophrenia? I previously spent nearly six months isolating myself in my room, constantly thinking that someone was trying to harm me. I felt I couldn't trust anyone, and the only time I could temporarily escape these thoughts was when I oc...

Is it anxiety disorder? I am a student living away from home for my studies in another city, and I have been doing so for seven years now. I have been living off-campus for a long time, but in the past six months, I have started experiencing some issues. When I leave my place, I ...

What should I do about uncontrollable emotional distress? For the past month or two, I have been struggling with uncontrollable emotions... I often feel an inexplicable urge to cry, and I end up crying uncontrollably! I frequently feel down and have no motivation to do anything.....

A Ridiculous Life I am afraid that while playing, there will be a water ghost trying to catch me – I might die. I want to go abroad, but I always feel like the plane will crash – I might die. I am afraid that when I go to an amusement park, the rides will suddenly malfunction – I...

Issues Related to Inpatient Forensic Psychiatric Treatment Dear Doctor, I have some medical questions related to the legal system. Why do some hospitals have affiliated psychiatric day treatment programs, yet they are unable to accommodate patients with a history of drug abuse o...

How to manage a household with a person suffering from bipolar disorder? Hello, doctor. A friend of mine exhibits symptoms consistent with bipolar disorder. Recently, her mood has been extremely elevated, and she insists that her family and friends follow her standards. If anyone...

My boss has paranoid delusions? I'm sorry to hear about your situation. It sounds very challenging. Here’s the translation of your content: Hello, I work in the hairdressing industry. My question is about my boss, who was originally a supervisor in a certain hairdressing gr...

Is it anxiety disorder? Hello Doctor: I currently have a boyfriend of eight years. At the beginning of our relationship, he would often call me (on a landline), and he always claimed that he could hear other voices on the line. I said there was no one else, and I didn't pay ...