Attention, Psychiatry FAQ - Page 9

Is there a problem with mental health? Hello, doctor. My son is in the second year of junior high school and has had attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) since he was young. He has been on medication, but after starting junior high, one day the teacher called me to say...

Is it possible to work a full-time job? Can patients with schizophrenia handle regular full-time jobs, or are they only suitable for part-time work? How can this be assessed? Can psychiatrists provide an answer?

Obsessive-compulsive thinking If a person suddenly experiences intrusive thoughts, such as saying disrespectful things about deities or the deceased, it can be distressing. It's important to understand that these thoughts are often a symptom of obsessive-compulsive disorder ...

Early awakening insomnia Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing the following issues over the past two weeks: 1. After going to bed around 11 PM, I wake up shortly after (initially I would wake up at 5 AM, but now it's changed to 3 AM). I feel quite alert after waking up, bu...

Initial consultation summary of the patient's condition? Hello Doctor: My brother was diagnosed with schizophrenia in May 2019. Before his diagnosis, he had been taking excessive amounts of non-psychiatric prescribed sedatives and sleeping pills, around 200 pills a month for...

Questions about autonomic nervous system dysfunction? Hello Doctor, a few months ago, I experienced shortness of breath and a feeling of losing control while dining at a restaurant. Since then, similar sensations have occurred frequently. I subsequently visited a cardiologist for...

Please give me some advice, doctor? Hello, Doctor. I am currently a university student, and I have noticed some issues that I would like your advice on: 1. Since I study in a different city, I live off-campus and rent a place. I often find myself pressing my ear against the door...

Sleep disorders Hello Doctor: Since I was young, I have often talked in my sleep, and what I say is usually either cursing or crying out (my mom frequently comes to my room to check on me because of the volume of my sleep talking). Recently, since I started living with my boyfrie...

Could you please provide more details or specify your question? Hello, doctor. I have been a patient with anxiety disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder for over 10 years. I have been intermittently taking medication from a psychiatrist. My diet is not particularly health-con...

Difficulty concentrating? I would like to ask if there is any way to remedy memory decline. Since middle school, I haven't paid much attention to my studies, especially in mathematics, where I almost relied on mental calculations. I started to stop using my brain and just pl...

Does anxiety disorder affect brain degeneration? Dear Dr. Chiu, I am currently a high school senior. During my preparation for exams last year, I worked hard and set high goals for myself, feeling quite confident. However, since November, after receiving disappointing results fr...

Due to academic responsibilities, I began to contemplate issues related to attention? Hello, Doctor. As the semester is coming to an end, I have many subjects to study, but I find myself getting distracted just a few minutes into studying. I can't sit still, and I feel very ...

I would like to inquire about depression? I have been under a lot of stress for almost a year and cannot truly feel happy. At first, I felt a bit sad, helpless, and worried, but as time went on, I became increasingly distressed and agitated. I can't concentrate in class, my ...

Can Lichangning and Paxil be taken at the same time? Hello, doctor. Regarding the period of taking SSRIs and experiencing fatigue and lack of motivation, is it possible to concurrently take medications like Modafinil to enhance focus?

Please ask your questions regarding bipolar disorder? Doctor: Hello! A family member developed depression over ten years ago due to work-related stress, but later stabilized after changing their focus. However, in recent years, due to work and family pressures, the depression has...

Talking to oneself and cursing at others? I tend to be somewhat reserved and quiet in front of my colleagues, often unsure of how to respond to them because I'm afraid of saying the wrong thing, so I choose not to speak. However, I manage to cooperate and interact well at wo...

Bullying and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) When I was in seventh grade, I experienced bullying and verbal harassment from my classmates, which made me feel isolated. No matter what I did, I was always alone. I often made uncomfortable excuses to skip school to avoid going...

Depression, Schizophrenia Three years ago, I started working in a factory with rotating shifts, and I was constantly criticized at work. I did this for almost two years, and during my time off, I was alone at home without socializing and not getting along well with my family. Lat...

How to treat earworms? Hello, I am currently a student. The phenomenon of earworms is generally normal for most people and tends to resolve after a while. However, I have noticed that this issue is affecting my concentration during classes, studying, and exams. Additionally, sinc...

How to treat earworms? Hello, I am currently a student. The phenomenon of earworms is generally considered normal and usually resolves after a period of time. However, I have noticed that this issue has begun to affect my concentration during classes, studying, and exams. Additio...