Autonomic nervous system, Psychiatry FAQ - Page 14

Do anti-anxiety medications cause emotional blunting? Hello Dr. Wu, last year, due to my pet and an elderly family member becoming ill and requiring surgery and hospitalization, I experienced prolonged sleep disturbances, averaging less than 5 hours of sleep each night. One day, ...

Issues with the use of Shumeining? I have a history of autonomic nervous system disorder and have been taking Smilon for about a month. Recently, over the past two to three days, I have experienced a low-grade fever with a temperature around 37.4°C. After researching online, I fo...

Autonomic nervous system dysfunction Hello Dr. Chang: I would like to ask if vaping can affect autonomic nervous system dysregulation? Recently, my mother has been experiencing tinnitus and dizziness. Could this be related to vaping? What about smoking tobacco? Thank you!

Inquiry about treatments related to autonomic nervous system dysregulation? Hello Dr. Wu Enliang, my friend often experiences dizziness. She mentioned that she had previously seen a doctor who diagnosed her with vertigo, but the treatment did not resolve her issues. Over time, sh...

Neuropharmaceuticals I visited a psychiatrist who did not provide me with a specific diagnosis. I reported various symptoms that are similar to autonomic nervous system dysregulation, but the doctor advised me to go home and take Escitalopram to repair my brain's neurotransm...

Autonomic nervous system dysfunction? One night in late February, I suddenly felt a bit short of breath (I wanted to take deep breaths, and after about 30 seconds, I would feel the urge to breathe deeply again). There was a slight tightness in my chest. I went to the pulmonology ...

Anxiety, panic, tension, depression? Hello, doctor. I am currently 19 years old and in my first year of college. From middle school to high school, my family was not very harmonious, and there were often arguments. My mother suffers from bipolar disorder and frequently says hurtf...

Side effects of medications? Hello Doctor: Recently, every time I eat, my stomach becomes very bloated, and I feel tightness in my chest and heart, especially severe before bedtime. I have seen many gastroenterologists and taken numerous medications prescribed by them, but there ...

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) Hello, doctor. During my first visit to a mental health clinic, the physician diagnosed me with mild panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, autonomic nervous system dysregulation, and insomnia (as I often find myself overthinking and feel...

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) I would like to ask the doctor how long it typically takes to stop medication for generalized anxiety disorder. I also don't understand why anxiety medications are similar to those used for depression, as they seem to have the same therapeu...

Long-term loss of appetite and inability to eat? Hello, doctor. My symptoms include a long-term lack of appetite, no feeling of hunger, and no desire to eat. Sometimes, while eating, I experience cold sweats, palpitations, and a sensation of darkness in front of my eyes, along wi...

Physical discomfort associated with anxiety disorders? Hello Doctor, I have been taking antidepressants and sleeping pills for three years. Currently, I am experiencing symptoms such as neck muscle stiffness, shoulder and neck pain, back pain with chest tightness, hoarseness and ...

How to change a dressing? Hello, doctor. I have been diagnosed with autonomic nervous system dysfunction, and I have been taking Doxepin 25 mg at bedtime and 0.75 tablets of Zolpidem (Lunesta) for the past two to three years. However, I have been experiencing persistent side effe...

Respiratory Compulsion Disorder Hello Dr. Huang: I have been suffering from obsessive-compulsive breathing for about 20 years, and I have developed a habit of controlling my breathing. This condition has led to elevated blood pressure and palpitations (my heartbeat feels very str...

Medication consultation Hello Doctor: I am the patient from <a href="https://adoctor.tw/article/143609">#143609</a>. I later visited a large hospital near my school and no longer went to the small clinic. After explaining my condition, the doctor diagnosed m...

Do I need to see a specialist for depression? Hello, Doctor: I have been repeatedly seeking treatment for symptoms similar to a cold for the past two years. However, my regular physician later discovered that my condition was not typical of a common cold and diagnosed me with aut...

Issues with Medications for Treating Autonomic Nervous System Disorders I was diagnosed with autonomic nervous system dysfunction in early December. Initially, I was prescribed Escitalopram, but during my recent follow-up appointment, I informed the doctor about my condition, and...

Consult a physician? Hello Dr. Hsiao, I would like to ask for your advice. I am a patient with cerebral palsy who has developed epilepsy, and I have a tendency to be easily startled. I can be focused on something, and if there is a sudden noise nearby, I get startled. This has be...

Insomnia, autonomic nervous system dysfunction? Hello Doctor: I have had trouble sleeping since middle school, and it has become increasingly difficult now that I am in college. At night, my body tends to twitch while I sleep. In September, I experienced a whole night of insomnia...

Do I need to see a specialist for depression? Hello Doctor: I have been visiting the clinic repeatedly for two years due to symptoms similar to a cold. However, my regular physician later discovered that my condition was not typical of a common cold and diagnosed me with autonomi...