Managing Uncontrollable Body Tremors in Children with Anxiety Disorders
Involuntary and significant shaking of the lower back? My daughter, who is in the ninth grade, has been diagnosed by a psychologist with Asperger's syndrome combined with anxiety, irritability, and emotional instability. She has been taking Buspirone for nearly a year. Three...
Dr. Wang Yazhen Reply:
Hello, Afun's mom: I understand that your child's condition must be very concerning for you, and I appreciate your efforts. Regarding the issue of tics, the pediatric neurologist should have initially ruled out neurological disorders after examination; tics may be a phy...[Read More] Managing Uncontrollable Body Tremors in Children with Anxiety Disorders
Understanding Generalized Anxiety Disorder: Medication Duration and Management Tips
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...
Dr. Tian Xinqiao Reply:
Hello, dear user: Thank you for your message. There are many medication options for anxiety disorders, with the most common being benzodiazepines, which have anxiolytic effects and, as the name suggests, help induce relaxation. Additionally, anxiety disorder patients often experi...[Read More] Understanding Generalized Anxiety Disorder: Medication Duration and Management Tips
Exploring Mind-Body Therapy: Effective Solutions Beyond Medication
Regarding mind-body therapy!!! I have been taking Stinose, and I believe almost all doctors are familiar with this type of medication. Two years ago, I went through a divorce, which led to a significant increase in my dosage of Stinose due to emotional distress. However, I realiz...
Dr. Huang Xiaoxian Reply:
Hello, thank you for your question. The brainwave modulator you mentioned is not a standard treatment in psychiatry. To be honest, I have not heard of this treatment, and after checking, there is no clear information regarding it. I recommend that you confirm the professional nam...[Read More] Exploring Mind-Body Therapy: Effective Solutions Beyond Medication
Understanding Paranoia: Is It a Mental Illness in Family Dynamics?
Is having issues related to family considered a mental illness? I'm the eldest son in my family. Since kindergarten, my family has been torn apart due to my father's infidelity. Despite this, my parents have not divorced, and now that I've graduated from college, o...
Dr. Huang Xiaoxian Reply:
Dear Mr. Lin, It seems that your mother has been experiencing a lot of emotions due to years of marital dissatisfaction, which may also affect you. While there may not be visible psychiatric symptoms, it appears that your mother's emotional state is indeed significantly im...[Read More] Understanding Paranoia: Is It a Mental Illness in Family Dynamics?
Struggling with Thought and Expression: Seeking Help for Mental Clarity
The loss of cognitive and analytical abilities has severely hindered my ability to express myself verbally? Hello, Doctor. I have always struggled with my thinking and expression abilities. I am seeking your help primarily to address my issues with thinking, expressing myself, an...
Dr. Huang Xiaoxian Reply:
Dear Liangliang: Thank you for your question and detailed description. It sounds like your main issues are difficulties with thinking, expressing yourself, and interacting with others. There are certain psychiatric conditions that could lead to these outcomes, so I recommend disc...[Read More] Struggling with Thought and Expression: Seeking Help for Mental Clarity
Understanding Involuntary Tension and Auditory Hallucinations in Adolescents
Involuntary tension and auditory hallucinations? Hello, doctor! I am currently retaking my university entrance exams. I have always excelled academically since childhood, which has made my parents proud, and I have a good relationship with my family. However, after entering a pre...
Dr. Huang Xiaoxian Reply:
Dear Bonnie, From your description, it sounds like you are experiencing a lot of stress and worries in your life. I'm sorry to hear that! If your family does not allow you to seek medical help, perhaps you can try reaching out to mental health centers in various counties fo...[Read More] Understanding Involuntary Tension and Auditory Hallucinations in Adolescents
Understanding Self-Talk and Perceptions in Mental Health
There are many questions? Question 1: Does talking to oneself indicate a problem with the brain's language function? Question 2: Sometimes my personality is perceived by others as eccentric, while I see myself as humorous and witty. However, others may find this exaggerate...
Dr. Wu Enliang Reply:
There are many reasons for talking to oneself, and it is not necessarily related to issues with brain language functions. If you constantly worry about others' opinions of you, life can become very difficult. As the English proverb goes: "To please everybody is to pleas...[Read More] Understanding Self-Talk and Perceptions in Mental Health
Managing Menopausal Symptoms: Concerns About Medication Side Effects
Fear of side effects or addiction? From the age of 52 to 59, due to menopause, I have been experiencing head pressure and pain, particularly in the forehead area, often accompanied by neuralgia. I also hear sounds while sleeping, have photophobia, and experience a grinding noise ...
Dr. Wu Enliang Reply:
Hello, the dosage of the medication is quite low, so it should not cause side effects. These two medications are also not addictive. However, the previous medication, Stinose, has a high potential for addiction. Dr. Wu Enliang.[Read More] Managing Menopausal Symptoms: Concerns About Medication Side Effects
Managing Anxiety and Insomnia: Tips for Better Sleep and Mental Health
Insomnia and anxiety? Hello Doctor, I have been feeling very anxious and restless for quite a while. I often find myself overthinking and worrying that I might be seriously ill. I tend to take things too seriously and feel like anything could happen to me. Recently, I experienced...
Dr. Huang Xiaoxian Reply:
Dear fgh, It sounds like you have many concerns, as well as anxiety and insomnia. I'm not sure if there have been any recent stressors affecting you. Often, anxiety symptoms are related to an imbalance of neurotransmitters in our brain. I recommend seeking an evaluation fr...[Read More] Managing Anxiety and Insomnia: Tips for Better Sleep and Mental Health
Managing Anxiety and Panic: A Medical Student's Guide to Coping Strategies
Anxiety Panic Disorder Hello Dr. Huang, I am a medical student preparing for the national exam, but I have been experiencing various health issues. Every time I see a doctor, I feel very anxious, and after researching my conditions, I become even more pessimistic. My anxiety ofte...
Dr. Huang Xiaoxian Reply:
Dear Wemin, Thank you for your question. From your description, it sounds like the anxiety symptoms have been quite distressing for you, and I empathize with your situation. Additionally, the multiple physical symptoms you mentioned seem to resemble common manifestations of anx...[Read More] Managing Anxiety and Panic: A Medical Student's Guide to Coping Strategies
Overcoming Anxiety-Induced Frequent Urination: A Guide to Relief
Anxiety and tension? Frequent urination at specific times during the day due to mental stress can be challenging to manage. In general, I do not experience frequent urination during normal daily activities or at night. However, I start to feel anxious when I need to go out, espec...
Dr. Huang Xiaoxian Reply:
Dear Chen, Thank you for your question. Physiologically, the bladder is composed of multiple layers of smooth muscle. As the volume of urine increases, these layers of smooth muscle slide against each other to enhance the overall capacity of the bladder. This is why many people...[Read More] Overcoming Anxiety-Induced Frequent Urination: A Guide to Relief
Understanding Serotonin Syndrome: Risks of Combining SSRIs and Other Medications
Medication issues SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) are generally considered safe. However, when serotonin levels in the brain become excessively elevated, a rare side effect known as serotonin syndrome can occur. This is most commonly seen when two or more medicati...
Dr. Huang Xiaoxian Reply:
Dear Jie, thank you for your question! The sudden palpitations you mentioned are quite different from the symptoms of serotonin syndrome; they don't seem to be related at first glance, so there is likely no need for concern. Your description of symptoms does sound quite anxi...[Read More] Understanding Serotonin Syndrome: Risks of Combining SSRIs and Other Medications
Do I Really Need Medication for Anxiety? Understanding Your Diagnosis
Is it really necessary to take medication? Hello, doctor. I recently visited a psychiatrist because I often worry excessively about small things. The doctor diagnosed me with anxiety disorder and prescribed Mirtazapine (30mg), instructing me to take 15mg before bed. On the first ...
Dr. Huang Xiaoxian Reply:
Dear King, thank you for your question. You mentioned that many things make you feel worried. Based on the physician's assessment, you have been diagnosed with anxiety disorder, and the medication prescribed to you is related to the serotonin reuptake mechanism. In simple te...[Read More] Do I Really Need Medication for Anxiety? Understanding Your Diagnosis
Is Brain Relaxant a Sleep Aid? Risks of Mixing with Alcohol Explained
Could you please provide more context or specify which medication you are referring to? Is the medication Clonazepam considered a sleeping pill? What mechanism does it use to assist with sleep? Is it dangerous to take it with alcohol?
Dr. Lin Mianzhang Reply:
Hello, Raya: Lurasidone is classified as a second-generation antipsychotic medication. It acts on various neurotransmitter receptors in the human body, including dopamine, serotonin, and histamine receptors. Due to its antagonistic effect on histamine receptors, it can cause seda...[Read More] Is Brain Relaxant a Sleep Aid? Risks of Mixing with Alcohol Explained
Overcoming Anxiety and Decision Paralysis in Relationships
Anxiety, decision-making difficulties? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask you again. I often fear that I will regret making the wrong decisions, which makes me afraid to decide. As a result, I find myself overthinking certain issues that I can't seem to resolve (in order to ...
Dr. Liu Shikai Reply:
Hello, I see that you are troubled by many questions in your heart, and the answers you seek often do not have simple solutions (for example, how to find a perfect partner without regrets). In fact, most things in our lives do not have perfect answers; there are only acceptable a...[Read More] Overcoming Anxiety and Decision Paralysis in Relationships
Overcoming Social Anxiety and Isolation in Schizophrenia Patients
Schizophrenia I am diagnosed with a condition and fear that others will find out, which has made me very withdrawn. I don't know how to interact with people or how to gain their acceptance, so I feel like a disheartened youth. I hope the doctor can provide some advice.
Dr. Huang Huiqun Reply:
Hello, thank you for your brave statement. I understand your concerns about being labeled by others due to this diagnosis. "Schizophrenia" has now been renamed "schizophrenia spectrum disorder," which is a brain condition that can be improved with ongoing medi...[Read More] Overcoming Social Anxiety and Isolation in Schizophrenia Patients
Understanding Anxiety and Panic Symptoms in Cerebral Palsy Patients
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...
Dr. Xiao Minghong Reply:
Dear Ms. Ting, Due to your unique constitution, some symptoms may require interdisciplinary evaluation. Based on the information you provided, here are my responses: 1. It is a normal physiological response for the heart rate to suddenly increase when startled. However, some in...[Read More] Understanding Anxiety and Panic Symptoms in Cerebral Palsy Patients
Struggling with Mental Health and Job Challenges: A Personal Journey
My current dilemma? Hello, Doctor: I have always been a slow-moving person, but I do my work diligently! I am currently working in a rice ball factory, and sometimes I feel bored with the monotonous tasks I do every day, such as washing and stir-frying pickled vegetables, washing...
Dr. Liang Sunyuan Reply:
Hello Jason: There are no standard answers to such matters. Although you are unwell, you continue to work hard. Despite facing setbacks, you strive to maintain your position, which are all your strengths and efforts. Being sick is not your fault, and life is sometimes imperfect a...[Read More] Struggling with Mental Health and Job Challenges: A Personal Journey
Understanding the Challenges of Caring for Family Members with Mental Illness
Family members of individuals with mental illness? Hello doctor, I have an aunt who has had brain damage since childhood. She is unable to express her feelings (and cannot speak), her head shakes continuously every day, she can only grab food with her hands, and she is unable to ...
Dr. Xiao Minghong Reply:
Dear Zhou En'en, Due to the incomplete information you provided, I can only respond based on the current details. 1. If your aunt suffered severe head trauma during childhood (exact age unknown) that resulted in an inability to speak and functional decline, it may indicat...[Read More] Understanding the Challenges of Caring for Family Members with Mental Illness
Understanding Depression: Can It Arise Without Clear Triggers?
Depression Issues Hello Doctor, after the Lunar New Year this year, I started experiencing some symptoms of depression (insomnia, shallow sleep, loss of appetite, etc.). I have always been an outgoing and cheerful person, and I am really confused and perplexed about developing th...
Dr. Liang Sunyuan Reply:
Hello, Jun: Depression can indeed occur without any apparent stressors or triggers. If the depression is caused by a brain tumor or other organic diseases, it is usually accompanied by other neurological symptoms. It is advisable to discuss this with your physician during your fo...[Read More] Understanding Depression: Can It Arise Without Clear Triggers?