Understanding Mental Exhaustion: When to Seek Help for Hallucinations
Physical and mental fatigue? Hello doctor, when I was 16 years old, I experienced a traumatic event. I would wake up at night feeling scared. Later, during my military service, I had a minor conflict with a fellow soldier, and during training, I constantly heard threats from him ...
Dr. Qiu Junda Reply:
Hello: It is unclear what the initial diagnosis was when you were ill and taking medication. If you are experiencing persistent auditory hallucinations, it may indicate a more serious mental disorder that needs to be clarified. If the original hospital (is it 818?) is too far, yo...[Read More] Understanding Mental Exhaustion: When to Seek Help for Hallucinations
Managing Auditory Hallucinations in Depression: Effective Strategies
The presence of tinnitus in the ear? Last year, I was diagnosed with depression and melancholia at the hospital. Recently, my mood swings have become more pronounced, and I am experiencing auditory hallucinations more frequently and loudly. What should I do?
Dr. Liu Runqian Reply:
Patients with depression may experience temporary auditory hallucinations during episodes, often characterized by negative content, such as self-criticism or commands to engage in self-harming behaviors. It is important to seek medical assistance promptly.[Read More] Managing Auditory Hallucinations in Depression: Effective Strategies
Understanding a Friend's Struggle with Dissociative Identity Disorder
A friend seems to have schizophrenia? Hello, doctor: I first learned about this situation when she told me herself, and she provided a detailed introduction to her personalities 1 (the original), 2, and 3. However, she mentioned that during the time she switches personalities, sh...
Dr. Liu Runqian Reply:
1. Based on your description, it is difficult to assess your friend's condition. Given the symptoms you mentioned, it is essential to differentiate whether it is schizophrenia. Individuals with schizophrenia may experience symptoms such as auditory hallucinations, delusions,...[Read More] Understanding a Friend's Struggle with Dissociative Identity Disorder
Understanding Schizophrenia: Symptoms, Challenges, and Care Options
About schizophrenia? Due to concerns about a family member's mental health issues, I have read many related articles, and the symptoms described closely resemble what I observe. I have also consulted doctors online regarding schizophrenia, and I understand that patients ofte...
Dr. Liang Sunyuan Reply:
Hello, schizophrenia is caused by a dysregulation of neurotransmitters in the brain, which can lead to the experience of hallucinations. The brain may generate its own interpretations, often resulting in delusions. When external information conflicts with the delusional system, t...[Read More] Understanding Schizophrenia: Symptoms, Challenges, and Care Options
Understanding Simple Schizophrenia: A Personal Journey and Insights
I would like to understand patients with schizophrenia? Hello doctor, I am 26 years old and was diagnosed with simple schizophrenia at the age of 16. I initially sought help from a psychiatrist because I felt that I had certain issues that were different from others, which led my...
Dr. Liang Sunyuan Reply:
Hello, Miss Jiang: One of the most common symptoms of schizophrenia is indeed delusions of reference (the belief that many things are related to oneself), where the brain involuntarily makes excessive associations. Medication treatment can improve symptoms for most individuals, b...[Read More] Understanding Simple Schizophrenia: A Personal Journey and Insights
Am I Experiencing Autonomic Nervous System Dysfunction?
Am I experiencing autonomic nervous system dysfunction? Hello, doctor. I am a third-year junior high school student. Sometimes I experience shortness of breath, dizziness, pain, and chest tightness. I would like to ask if this could be due to autonomic nervous system dysregulatio...
Dr. Liang Sunyuan Reply:
Hello: Difficulty breathing, dizziness, headaches, chest tightness, and chest pain can indeed be related to stress, anxiety, or autonomic nervous system dysregulation. When experiencing discomfort, it is advisable to shift your focus to activities that promote relaxation or are m...[Read More] Am I Experiencing Autonomic Nervous System Dysfunction?
Breaking the Cycle: Overcoming Schizophrenia and Career Challenges
The vicious cycle caused by schizophrenia and work-related difficulties? Hello, Dr. Ding. Please allow me to describe my condition and current situation. Two years ago, I went abroad to study and had a girlfriend at that time. When I returned home, I wanted to quickly find a loca...
Dr. Ding Shuyan Reply:
Hello, first of all, I want to congratulate you on stabilizing after the acute phase of your illness. Not only have you not experienced hallucinations, but your choice of words in describing your issues is also quite good, which is encouraging. The prognosis of schizophrenia, or ...[Read More] Breaking the Cycle: Overcoming Schizophrenia and Career Challenges
Consequences of Stopping Medication in Schizophrenia: Family Guidance and Support
What are the consequences of patients with schizophrenia discontinuing their medication? How should one respond to the auditory hallucinations and delusions experienced by a loved one with schizophrenia? Hello Director Ding. Thank you for taking the time to answer my questions am...
Dr. Ding Shuyan Reply:
Hello, as you mentioned in your letter, discussing the reality of hallucinations or delusions with individuals experiencing mental illness often presents a dilemma between providing a sense of reality and fostering distrust in relationships. Although family members are the ones w...[Read More] Consequences of Stopping Medication in Schizophrenia: Family Guidance and Support
Struggling with Inner Darkness: Understanding Mental Health Challenges
I'm really sorry to hear that you're feeling this way. It's very important that Hello, doctor. Everyone says I am the life of the party, kind to others, and have a good temperament. Although I appear cheerful in front of people, I actually prefer to keep my distanc...
Dr. Ding Shuyan Reply:
Hello, you asked whether you have an illness. Another common question is, what exactly does it mean to be "normal" and free of disease? Is there such a person in the world? Each of us has certain aspects that are significantly different compared to most people. This can...[Read More] Struggling with Inner Darkness: Understanding Mental Health Challenges
Unconscious Name Repetition: Understanding Possible Psychiatric Symptoms
Unconsciously mentioning a person's name? Hello, I would like to ask about my father. Recently, he seems to unconsciously mention a girl's name that none of us recognize. I haven't asked him who this person is, but he often makes sounds or calls out her name withou...
Dr. Ding Shuyan Reply:
Hello, the information provided in your question is somewhat insufficient for making a medical judgment, making it difficult to provide a definitive answer. Although you mentioned that your father is speaking unconsciously, it is still important to ask him why he is mentioning th...[Read More] Unconscious Name Repetition: Understanding Possible Psychiatric Symptoms
Understanding Auditory Hallucinations and Anxiety in Social Situations
Mass panic and auditory hallucinations? Hello Doctor: I have a few questions I would like to ask you. For the past few years, I have been experiencing auditory hallucinations, where I hear voices calling my name, or sometimes when I am taking a shower, I hear friends or classmate...
Dr. Zhang Fangrong Reply:
Hello: Regarding the symptoms you mentioned in your letter, I can clearly sense your discomfort. I recommend that you visit the outpatient clinic for further examination and evaluation, as well as discussion. This will also allow for the assessment of certain physiological condit...[Read More] Understanding Auditory Hallucinations and Anxiety in Social Situations
Navigating Employment Challenges with Mental Health Issues in Taiwan
I want to go to work? Hello, doctor: I don't know the name of my illness. I have a disability certificate and a major illness card. The major illness card is for condition 296 (previously prescribed by a doctor), and my current disability certificate is for category 295【12】【...
Dr. Ding Shuyan Reply:
Hello, your desire to change the current situation and start looking for a job is actually a very good first step. No matter how ambitious your goals are, they all begin with that small step. Given your age and the lack of work experience over the years, finding a job can indeed ...[Read More] Navigating Employment Challenges with Mental Health Issues in Taiwan
Can She Return to Work? Understanding Mental Health Challenges in the Workplace
Can he still go to work? Hello, I hired a female employee who initially showed no signs of issues, as she was not given any high-pressure tasks. However, after sending her on a business trip, she had a conflict at the factory and was reprimanded. While staying at a hotel, the sta...
Dr. Qiu Junda Reply:
Hello! Due to incomplete information, I may not be able to fully answer your question. Some mental disorders can indeed manifest abnormalities related to specific themes, but whether the unusual behavior reaches the level of a disorder still needs clarification. It is also import...[Read More] Can She Return to Work? Understanding Mental Health Challenges in the Workplace
Understanding the Transition from Depression to Schizophrenia: Key Insights
I'm not sure if it was successfully submitted? 1. It has been noted that the negative symptoms of schizophrenia can sometimes be misdiagnosed as depression in the early stages. However, these are distinct types of mental disorders. If a patient has been diagnosed with depres...
Dr. Zhang Jiafen Reply:
Hello, regarding your concerns, I have the following suggestions: 1. Since the diagnosis of psychiatric disorders requires long-term observation and assessment, it is true that some symptoms of psychiatric disorders can be similar. Therefore, close collaboration between family ...[Read More] Understanding the Transition from Depression to Schizophrenia: Key Insights
Understanding Self-Talk: Is It Normal or a Sign of Mental Illness?
Soliloquy My doctor said he couldn't find any evidence of auditory hallucinations in me, as self-talk caused by mental illness is generally characterized by hallucinations. I would like to ask what other mental disorders might lead to self-talk. Additionally, how do psychiat...
Dr. Ding Shuyan Reply:
Hello, From your letter, it is clear that you possess a strong spirit of inquiry and maintain an open attitude towards your concerns, which is commendable. From an external perspective, talking to oneself is not exclusively a behavior associated with mental illness; it is quite...[Read More] Understanding Self-Talk: Is It Normal or a Sign of Mental Illness?
How Pop Music Affects Patients with Schizophrenia: Insights and Connections
The benefits of popular music for patients with schizophrenia? Hello Dr. Chang, this is Ah Peng. I have a question to ask you. Several years ago, there was a pop music group called Misiweiqi, which mentioned dark circles in one of their songs. There’s a line that echoes in my min...
Dr. Zhang Zhehong Reply:
The echo of sound in the mind is a form of memory recall; for example, after listening to "One Thousand and One Nights," the melodies linger in your thoughts. In schizophrenia, auditory hallucinations often manifest as voices discussing, criticizing, or giving instructi...[Read More] How Pop Music Affects Patients with Schizophrenia: Insights and Connections
Finding the Best Hospital for Treating Auditory Hallucinations
Please help me? Hello Dr. Song, I have a question I would like to ask you. I am currently unsure of what to do because I am experiencing auditory hallucinations. I have been on medication for several years without any improvement. Could you recommend a hospital that specializes i...
Dr. Wang Chongren Reply:
Dear Dr. Wang Chong-Jen of the Psychiatry Department at Tainan Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare: Hello, Currently, there are many medications available to treat auditory hallucinations, and their effectiveness varies from person to person. If the current medication is ...[Read More] Finding the Best Hospital for Treating Auditory Hallucinations
Understanding Mental Illness: Do Hallucinations Indicate a Psychiatric Condition?
Assessment of Mental Illness Hello Doctor: 1. If there have been occurrences of auditory hallucinations in the brain, specifically related to images of past trauma, and I have consulted a neurologist who did not clarify whether medication from the neurology or psychiatry depart...
Dr. Liang Sunyuan Reply:
Hello, the psychiatric symptoms are actually caused by an imbalance of neurotransmitters in the brain, so the appearance of these symptoms is fundamentally a phenomenon resulting from neurological dysregulation. Current pharmacological treatments aim to stabilize these dysregulat...[Read More] Understanding Mental Illness: Do Hallucinations Indicate a Psychiatric Condition?
Understanding Psychiatric Medications: Impact on Fertility and Mental Health
Psychiatric medications Hello, Doctor: 1. Will taking psychiatric medication affect fertility? Will the children born have any issues? 2. Why do doctors immediately prescribe medication when someone seeks psychiatric help? Isn't it just a matter of feeling mentally uncomf...
Dr. Liang Sunyuan Reply:
There are many types of psychiatric medications, some of which are safe for the fetus, while others should be avoided. It is recommended to discuss with your outpatient physician if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant; they will explain the benefits and risks of medic...[Read More] Understanding Psychiatric Medications: Impact on Fertility and Mental Health
Can Auditory Hallucinations Cause Involuntary Head Shaking Symptoms?
Can auditory hallucinations cause involuntary head shaking? Hello, Dr. Su. I apologize for taking up your time, but I couldn't find any information online and would like to ask you a few questions. In December and January, there was mild dizziness occurring about once every ...
Dr. Su Zongwei Reply:
There is a condition called manneristic behavior, which is associated with auditory hallucinations. However, it is difficult to define. In her case, it is important to first consider any underlying medical issues before determining whether it is a psychiatric symptom. It would be...[Read More] Can Auditory Hallucinations Cause Involuntary Head Shaking Symptoms?