Auditory hallucinations, Psychiatry FAQ - Page 2

How to deal with a neighbor who has severe symptoms of soliloquy? Hello Doctor, two months ago my family moved to our current residence, and since then we have noticed that the elderly woman living upstairs often talks loudly by the window at all hours. It sounds like she is havi...

It is uncertain whether it qualifies as a hallucination? Hello, occasionally I hear a voice calling my name from the door in the early morning, and sometimes there are two knocks on the door, but it only happens once and then stops. This wakes me up, and I have confirmed that my ...

Panic disorder with multiple episodes daily, accompanied by muscle cramps, anxiety, and depression? I would like to consult a doctor because my partner, with whom I have been together for 13 years, had an affair and spent a night with someone else while I was at work. After I dis...

Depression or schizophrenia? My brother has been suffering from a mental illness for five years. He is currently 30 years old. Initially, the doctor diagnosed him with schizophrenia, but about six months later, a different doctor said it was early symptoms of depression, includin...

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Hello, doctor. I would like to ask the following questions: 1. Is it possible for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) to change over time? For example, I initially had fears of harming others, but later my obsessions shifted to concerns relat...

Hello? I am currently undergoing treatment withdrawal, having experienced an initial onset and a subsequent relapse. My attending physician has provided me with a severe illness card, indicating that I should receive treatment for a sensory processing disorder, but I do not posse...

Not wanting to make an effort? Hello, doctor. I am a patient in psychiatry with a diagnosis of schizophrenia and have been regularly attending follow-up appointments and taking medication. To keep it brief, I will summarize my situation. When I was younger, I can't recall my...

Issues related to family members with schizophrenia seeking medical care? Hello Doctor, my mother is 56 years old. Her past medical history includes hypertension, and there is a family history of cancer. Her current condition started about a year ago with olfactory and visual hal...

Do I lack insight into my illness? Will the auditory hallucinations get better? When I was in the third and fourth grades of elementary school, I thought I had telepathy and could communicate with my classmates mentally. One day during class, a girl in my class had her skirt zipp...

Memory decline and insomnia? Hello Doctor: 1. I am experiencing memory decline, often sitting and thinking about what I need to do, but when I stand up, I forget and have to wait a long time to remember, and sometimes I can't recall it at all. 2. I have been suffering fro...

Can someone experience auditory hallucinations as early as five years old? If one attributes everything to "that voice," is it a way of shirking responsibility? Hello: My daughter has been diagnosed with depression since 2018 after the death of her close friend; however...

Family hallucinations My sister has been taking medication for bipolar disorder and experienced auditory hallucinations two years ago. The doctor prescribed Lurasidone for her, but she stopped taking it after the hallucinations disappeared. Yesterday, she mentioned that the hallu...

Auditory hallucinations, visual hallucinations, and self-talk? Hello Dr. Wu: My daughter is 34 years old. In 2018, she believed that her family had transferred the family deities onto her and suspected that they intended to harm her, which led her to refuse contact with them. She...

I am experiencing auditory hallucinations, which I hear from a voice recorder. What could be the issue? Hello, I have recently been listening to recordings of the Bible, but sometimes there is a sudden interruption with a broadcasting sound that insults me, calling me an ugly wom...

Hello doctor, I am a patient with anxiety disorder and would like to ask some questions? Because I hit my head three times within 15 minutes in the first grade, the doctor said that I am now sensitive to light, electromagnetic waves, and sound, which has led to some hallucination...

I would like to inquire about the medical condition? I have already seen a psychiatrist. I tend to be overly nervous and anxious. Previously, I did not fully describe some things to the doctor. I only mentioned that I had fantasized about having "supernatural abilities"...

I am unsure whether I need to be hospitalized? I previously studied social work in Taipei and have been treated at Taipei Veterans General Hospital, including seven admissions to the psychiatric acute ward. I live in Taoyuan, and I'm unsure if my condition has worsened recen...

Schizophrenia and dementia? Hello Doctor, my relative is 50 years old and has had hearing impairment requiring a hearing aid, but it was not severe enough to be classified as hearing loss. Recently, she has been experiencing symptoms similar to auditory hallucinations, often hear...

Can long-acting injectable antipsychotics be discontinued? I once experienced symptoms of auditory hallucinations and paranoid delusions, and at that time, the doctor diagnosed me with schizophrenia. I have been receiving long-acting injectable medication for over three years, du...

Recently, it has been occurring quite frequently? About four years ago, during middle school, I experienced similar issues when under significant stress, such as auditory hallucinations and mild amnesia. I often heard chain-like sounds and two overlapping musical notes (similar t...