Am I Sick? Understanding Mental Health Concerns at 21
Do I have an illness? I'm 21 years old and haven't served in the military yet. I've been taking psychiatric medication intermittently for a year and a half. Honestly, I don't have any major issues; I just feel like something is off with my mental state. For in...
Dr. Wang Chongren Reply:
Dear Sir/Madam, When a person is confused, they may occasionally talk to themselves or engage in self-dialogue to seek answers. However, if someone frequently talks to themselves, hears sounds that others do not, or perceives voices speaking from within their body, this could in...[Read More] Am I Sick? Understanding Mental Health Concerns at 21
Navigating Mental Health: A Personal Journey Through Depression and Treatment
Regarding my medical condition? Doctor Liu: Hello, I have been dealing with depression for over two years, intermittently receiving treatment. In the past, many friends in the medical field, as well as others, advised me against seeing a psychiatrist, claiming that medication wou...
Dr. Liu Guangqi Reply:
When you stop taking psychiatric medications, you really feel unwell, and this is a problem that must be taken seriously and addressed. It may take some time, and the methods used may change frequently. You might consult different doctors, and what they say may vary somewhat, but...[Read More] Navigating Mental Health: A Personal Journey Through Depression and Treatment
Understanding the Link Between Bipolar Disorder and Schizophrenia Symptoms
Regarding bipolar disorder and schizophrenia? Hello Doctor: My sister has been dealing with bipolar disorder since her teenage years, and she is now in her thirties. She has been consistently taking medications like Depakote to manage her condition and attends regular follow-up a...
Dr. Su Zongwei Reply:
Bipolar disorder can present acute psychiatric symptoms such as delusions and hallucinations during severe episodes. In addition to mood stabilizers like lithium, antipsychotic medications can be combined for treatment. Regarding your sister's situation, it is unclear whethe...[Read More] Understanding the Link Between Bipolar Disorder and Schizophrenia Symptoms
Can Verbal Symptoms Determine a Diagnosis of Schizophrenia?
Can the reported symptoms determine if an individual has schizophrenia? Hello Dr. Su! I have a few questions regarding my brother's first visit to the psychiatric department. The date was February 5, 2001, and prior to this, he had never sought treatment for mental health is...
Dr. Su Zongwei Reply:
Is it possible to determine that a person had a mental illness based on their verbal account of past psychiatric symptoms? Psychiatric assessments rely on the patient's verbal history, observations of their mental state, and, if necessary, psychological evaluations for diagn...[Read More] Can Verbal Symptoms Determine a Diagnosis of Schizophrenia?
Can Acute Schizophrenia Heal Naturally Without Treatment? Understanding Relapse Risks
Is it possible for acute schizophrenia to resolve without medication and not relapse? Is it possible for a patient with acute schizophrenia to naturally recover without treatment if the stressful environment disappears? If so, what is the likelihood of relapse? My boyfriend previ...
Dr. Ye Yuki Reply:
Currently, there are no reliable diagnostic tools available that can definitively determine whether an individual has schizophrenia. Your boyfriend's situation is indeed unique, and I do not have a solid method to tell you if he is a schizophrenia patient; at least, he does ...[Read More] Can Acute Schizophrenia Heal Naturally Without Treatment? Understanding Relapse Risks
Understanding Alcohol Dependency and Sleep Issues in Older Adults
Insufficient alcohol content prevents sleep? Hello, Doctor: My father is 59 years old. He has been drinking alcohol every day since he was young. In recent years, when he gets drunk, he tends to act erratically and has no recollection of his actions the next day. Lately, he has b...
Dr. Chen Wenyu Reply:
Hello Tina, It seems that your father has been drinking for two to three decades, and it may be time for him to face the consequences of alcohol use. Cases of alcohol addiction often lead to chronic insomnia, where individuals rely on alcohol to sleep, creating a vicious cycle t...[Read More] Understanding Alcohol Dependency and Sleep Issues in Older Adults
Understanding and Overcoming Mental Health Challenges: Expert Insights
How to resolve this? Dear Dr. Wang, I have been experiencing persistent auditory hallucinations and self-talk, along with racing thoughts that make it difficult for me to concentrate. I also experience muscle twitching and pain throughout my body, yet medical examinations have n...
Dr. Wang Chongren Reply:
Dear Director Wang Chong-Ren of the Psychiatry Department at Tainan Hospital, I have received your letter and noticed that your main concerns are the "voices in your mind" and "unexplained fear and laughter." These phenomena appear to be symptoms related to ...[Read More] Understanding and Overcoming Mental Health Challenges: Expert Insights
Navigating Mental Health Care for a Reluctant Parent: A Guide
Mental health disorders treatment? Hello Dr. Chang: My mother has had a difficult relationship with our neighbors for a long time. She often believes that others are trying to take advantage of her or thinks that the neighbors are all malicious. She feels that everyone else is wr...
Dr. Zhang Zhehong Reply:
Hello, our home care treatment team has extensive experience in community case management and can provide home visits for consultations and arrange subsequent treatment plans. However, if there are serious internal medical issues, it is advisable to first visit a general hospital...[Read More] Navigating Mental Health Care for a Reluctant Parent: A Guide
Understanding Auditory Hallucinations: When Patients Refuse Treatment
Patients with hallucinations are unwilling to seek medical treatment? I have a friend who has been hearing threatening or critical voices for the past six months. He firmly believes that someone is watching him, but those around him cannot hear the voices he hears. After his fami...
Dr. Zheng Jingming Reply:
This patient presents symptoms similar to schizophrenia, but a definitive diagnosis must be made by a psychiatrist. There are many hospitals in Kaohsiung, such as Kaohsiung Municipal Hospital, the Department of Psychiatry led by Dr. Fan Lequn at the Kaohsiung Union Hospital, Kaoh...[Read More] Understanding Auditory Hallucinations: When Patients Refuse Treatment
Is Talking to Yourself a Sign of Mental Illness? Understanding Attention Issues
excuse me? Is talking to oneself psychologically and having difficulty concentrating considered a disorder? Also, is having random thoughts about things but not acting on them considered a disorder?
Dr. Wang Chongren Reply:
Tainan City Hospital wishes you good health and all the best! Dear Dr. Wang Chong-Ren from the Department of Psychiatry at Tainan City Hospital, I would like to address you: It is normal for individuals to occasionally talk to themselves as a way to adjust their thoughts. However...[Read More] Is Talking to Yourself a Sign of Mental Illness? Understanding Attention Issues
Understanding My Father's Strange Behavior: Signs of Mental Health Issues
Please take a look at my father's condition, thank you? My father has been increasingly strange in his behavior over the past few years. He often acts irrationally and frequently criticizes my mother. One question he often asks is, "What did you just say?" He tends...
Dr. Chen Wenyu Reply:
Hello Meg: Based on the description, it seems that your father has become disconnected from reality, correct? He may be experiencing "paranoid delusions" (believing that others are talking about him, speaking ill of him, and assuming that conversations are about him), a...[Read More] Understanding My Father's Strange Behavior: Signs of Mental Health Issues
Understanding Depression: Signs and Solutions for Isolation in Young Adults
Depression? My sister just graduated from college (studying art) and loves the big city of Taipei. Our home is in the countryside, in a standalone house with no neighbors, and there is no pressure for her to find a job right away since we are not in a financial bind. She has neve...
Dr. Chen Wenyu Reply:
Hello, Ping Ping: Based on the description in your letter, it is clear that your younger sister is experiencing significant issues, and the situation seems quite serious. A range of unusual behaviors has emerged, such as locking herself in her room, staying awake at night, feelin...[Read More] Understanding Depression: Signs and Solutions for Isolation in Young Adults
Long-Term Antipsychotic Use: Risks, Recommendations, and Sleep Aids
Psychiatric medications Hello, doctor. I would like to ask if long-term use of antipsychotic medications can lead to the birth of malformed children. Based on your medical records, which antipsychotic medication is most commonly prescribed for schizophrenia (with hallucinations)?...
Dr. Tang Xinbei Reply:
Dear Peter, Your questions are divided into several parts. Regarding my experience, most patients with schizophrenia who experience auditory hallucinations are prescribed which medication? This question is difficult to answer definitively. I have been a psychiatrist for eighteen...[Read More] Long-Term Antipsychotic Use: Risks, Recommendations, and Sleep Aids
Is It a Delusional Disorder? Understanding Signs and Seeking Help
Is it a delusional disorder? My brother is a college student. For the past two weeks, he has been saying things like he is the source of chaos or that he is possessed by a demon. He interprets events happening at school or in society as being related to him, and he believes he is...
Dr. Chen Wenke Reply:
Hello, based on your description, it does seem that you are experiencing symptoms of a mental disorder. Given your previous use of substances like ecstasy, it is important to consider that the combination of various drugs may be contributing to your altered mental state. I recomm...[Read More] Is It a Delusional Disorder? Understanding Signs and Seeking Help
Understanding Auditory Hallucinations: When to Seek Psychiatric Help
Please provide the content you would like me to translate into English? I often feel like someone is talking near my ear, which makes me feel psychologically scared. I also experience insomnia and headaches. I'm unsure which specialist to consult.
Dr. Ye Baozhuan Reply:
Hello, I recommend that you seek help from a psychiatric outpatient clinic. Thank you![Read More] Understanding Auditory Hallucinations: When to Seek Psychiatric Help
Effective Strategies for Addressing Alcoholism in Family Members
Alcoholism Hello Dr. Chen, my mother has a serious problem with alcohol abuse, and she often drinks secretly. She has a history of long-term alcohol consumption that has led to a gastric ulcer. Especially in the past few days, after arguing with my father, she has been drinking e...
Dr. Chen Wenke Reply:
Alcohol consumption can lead to habitual and behavioral issues, including long-term excessive drinking, which is well-known to cause severe damage to the gastrointestinal tract, liver, pancreas, and femur (avascular necrosis). However, the ultimate target of alcohol is our nervou...[Read More] Effective Strategies for Addressing Alcoholism in Family Members
Understanding Schizophrenia: Myths About Biotech Chips and Mind Control
Schizophrenia and Biochemical Chips A year ago, I heard a classmate's voice telling me that a biochip was controlling me, and the voice sounded very similar. Later, after seeing a psychiatrist, I learned that I have schizophrenia. However, this year it has relapsed, and the ...
Dr. Tang Xinbei Reply:
Dear friend: It seems that you are feeling confused and afraid about your unique experiences. Some science fiction novels, movies, or television shows often combine technological developments with human life, imagining possibilities in a future world. The concept of "implant...[Read More] Understanding Schizophrenia: Myths About Biotech Chips and Mind Control
Understanding Schizophrenia and the Myths of Biometric Chips
Schizophrenia and Biological Chips A year ago, I heard a classmate's voice saying that a biochip was controlling me, and the voice sounded very similar. Later, after seeing a psychiatrist, I learned that it was schizophrenia. However, this year it has relapsed, and the voice...
Dr. Chen Guangpeng Reply:
Hello Chen, I am sorry to hear about your relapse. It is truly disheartening to see someone as dedicated as you, who actively engages on this platform and absorbs the experiences of others, facing the recurrence of symptoms despite your rational approach to dealing with your ill...[Read More] Understanding Schizophrenia and the Myths of Biometric Chips
Understanding Sudden Psychotic Symptoms: A Guide to Treatment
Consultation for psychiatric symptoms The patient previously had a normal mental state but suddenly developed delusions one week ago, believing that someone had installed a pinhole camera in their home. The patient reports hearing voices coming from the pinhole. Prior to this ill...
Dr. Liu Weimin Reply:
Sudden onset of auditory hallucinations and paranoid delusions are characteristic features of an acute psychotic episode, and should not be taken lightly. It is essential to seek psychiatric evaluation immediately! Additionally, this patient is experiencing insomnia and loss of a...[Read More] Understanding Sudden Psychotic Symptoms: A Guide to Treatment
Understanding Strange Physical Symptoms in Auditory Hallucination Patients
Strange physiological phenomena in friends with hallucinations? I have a middle school classmate who experiences auditory hallucinations and has been diagnosed by a doctor. He takes medication daily. He is not working or pursuing further education and mostly stays at home watchin...
Dr. Chen Wenyu Reply:
Hello A-Ren: He is neither working nor pursuing further education, which indicates a decline in his functioning. Also, he probably hasn't served in the military, right? 1. This is related to his condition and not caused by medication. If he were not on medication, the situat...[Read More] Understanding Strange Physical Symptoms in Auditory Hallucination Patients