Brain, Psychiatry FAQ

Medication Timing: When to Take Brain Relaxant and Mood Stabilizer?

Medication Timing Could you please clarify which medication, Brain Relaxing (腦樂靜) or Happy Power (樂力靜), is taken at bedtime and which one is taken in the morning? The medication bags are divided into two, one marked for bedtime and the other for morning, and there may have been a...

Dr. Qiu Junda Reply:
Hello. If medication is prescribed for your symptoms, generally, Clonazepam (Klonopin) is taken at bedtime due to its sedative effects. On the other hand, Buspirone (Buspar) not only aids in sleep but also has anxiolytic properties, so it may be taken in the morning to alleviate ...

Understanding Compulsive Lying: Seeking Help for a Troubled Family Member

I would like to ask about the issue of pathological lying in doctors? Hello, doctor. Let me first tell you about my family background. My parents divorced when I was about five or six years old. I have a younger sister who is one year younger and a younger brother who is three ye...

Dr. Wu Kunhong Reply:
Dear netizens, thank you for your hard work. Dealing with so many family issues is truly challenging. Human personality and behavior are influenced by a complex interplay of innate physiological factors and environmental factors. This includes genetic inheritance, brain developme...

Do You Have to Take Medication Prescribed by a Psychiatrist?

Medication consultation Does receiving a prescription from a psychiatrist mean that I need to take the medication? I have some fears about medication and need psychological preparation. I want to understand how taking medication to increase certain neurotransmitters in the brain ...

Dr. Wu Enliang Reply:
Some mental health issues do not necessarily require long-term medication. In some cases, stopping medication can lead to a relapse of symptoms. Therefore, it is advisable to discuss your specific issues with your physician. Dr. Wu Enliang.

Understanding Extrapyramidal Symptoms: Causes, Risks, and Recovery

Extrapyramidal syndrome Last week, I tested positive for COVID-19. On the third day of isolation, I experienced EPS (extrapyramidal symptoms) as a side effect of medication in the evening. My tongue felt stiff, I had slurred speech, my head tilted to one side, and I could only ma...

Dr. Qiu Junda Reply:
Hello: 1. The occurrence of extrapyramidal side effects (EPS) after taking Primperan is occasional, but it does not indicate any underlying problem. Please do not worry. 2. As long as you stop the medication, there will be no permanent damage to the brain. However, if you have fu...

Does Depression Affect Sexual Function? Understanding the Connection

Does depression affect sexual function? Hello, doctor. After visiting a mental health specialist in June last year, I was diagnosed with mild depression, anxiety disorder, and adjustment insomnia. I am currently undergoing medication treatment, and my condition has been steadily ...

Dr. Wu Enliang Reply:
Many internet users experience decreased libido and sexual dysfunction due to loss of interest and joy during depressive episodes. However, if these issues persist even after the improvement of depression, it is important to consider whether certain individuals are experiencing s...

Understanding Earworms: Are They a Form of Obsessive Thinking?

Will earworms disappear, or is it a form of obsessive thinking? Hello Doctor: I am currently a second-year junior high school student. Since early November, I have been experiencing symptoms similar to an earworm, but they have intensified and are affecting my daily life. One Fri...

Dr. Wu Enliang Reply:
Some early symptoms of serious mental illnesses can indeed resemble this. It is strongly advised to seek consultation with a psychiatrist as soon as possible. Dr. Wu Enliang

Struggling with Focus and Brain Fog? Tips for High School Students

Difficulty concentrating and brain fog? I am a high school senior and I'm uncertain if I have ever been diagnosed with COVID-19. I have been experiencing symptoms that I believe are related to brain fog. I consider myself a smartphone addict; for the past two years, I have b...

Dr. Wu Enliang Reply:
Netizens should first quit excessive smartphone use. Dr. Wu En-liang.

Understanding Post-COVID Brain Fog: Challenges for Those with Mental Health Issues

Post-COVID Syndrome - Brain Fog Hello, doctor. I already have mental health issues (schizophrenia and obsessive-compulsive disorder), which affect my memory and ability to concentrate, similar to the brain fog associated with post-COVID syndrome. Because of this, I am hesitant to...

Dr. Li Guanying Reply:
Dear Sir/Madam, From your letter, it is evident that you are experiencing discomfort and distress. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the United States has defined the symptoms arising from the long-term effects of acute COVID-19 infection as "Post-COVI...

Navigating Treatment Challenges for Family Members with Schizophrenia

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...

Dr. Li Guanying Reply:
From your letter, it is clear that you are experiencing discomfort and distress due to concerns about your family member's delusions and hallucinations, as well as the associated mental health symptoms. 1. Schizophrenia, like chronic conditions such as diabetes and hyperte...

How to Support a Boyfriend Struggling with Depression and Relationship Issues

My boyfriend seems to be suffering from depression and constantly wants to break up with me. What should I do? Hello, in the past week, my boyfriend has been experiencing a lot of negative emotions. This is mainly due to the fact that this year he has repeatedly lost or broken hi...

Dr. Wu Enliang Reply:
Netizens often make an analogy with patients: depression is like having a fever in the brain. Just as a physical fever often requires medication for recovery, so does emotional distress. You can also recommend good doctors you know or share information about depression, such as t...

Understanding Auditory Hallucinations: Do I Lack Insight into My Condition?

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...

Dr. Cai Qijin Reply:
Hello: Schizophrenia is a disorder characterized by disruptions in the brain's information processing system, affecting thought and perception. The symptoms you described are more akin to thought broadcasting and auditory hallucinations. It is advisable to discuss these symp...

Understanding Bipolar Disorder: Key Questions and Answers for Patients

Questions about bipolar disorder? Hello Doctor, I am Mr. Huang, who asked you a question on September 29th of this year. (https://reurl.cc/GXKoap) My wife was successfully discharged at the end of last month, and her condition is recovering very well. During her hospitalization, ...

Dr. Qiu Junda Reply:
Hello. I'm glad to hear that she is stabilizing. 1. Pregnancy is possible. Concerns about medication and its potential impact on her condition can be discussed with the physician during follow-up visits. 2. In addition to medical care, it's important to minimize her...

Understanding the Interaction Between Inderal and Midodrine in Mental Health Care

Inderal (propranolol) and Midodrine are medications used Hello, Doctor: My father has suffered from brain injury due to a car accident for 20 years and holds a severe mental disability certificate. He has been taking Inderal for about ten years. Since the end of 2020 to 2021, he ...

Dr. Wu Enliang Reply:
Why do people take Inderal? If it's not absolutely necessary, it should definitely be discontinued. Dr. Wu En-Liang

Does SSRIs Use Affect Memory and Brain Health?

Can memory decline? Hello, Doctor: I previously took SSRIs for about three to four months at a time, then stopped for one to two months, maintaining this pattern for about three years. Earlier this year, I stopped taking the medication on my own, and while I haven't felt bet...

Dr. Qiu Junda Reply:
Rest assured, your memory will not deteriorate as a result of this, and the hippocampus will not shrink. However, the matter of discontinuing medication should still be discussed with your treating physician.

Overcoming Paranoia: Navigating Mental Health Challenges in the Workplace

Paranoia Due to various pressures at work, I have been visiting general clinics, but I am afraid of being controlled by medication, so I stopped taking the prescribed drugs. I also fear being physically harmed and have considered staying at a temple in Nantou, or at Longfa Hall, ...

Dr. Xiao Minghong Reply:
Hello, Yue: From your questions, I sense your fear and helplessness, and it seems like you are on the verge of breaking down. These days must have been very difficult for you. First, we need to have a basic understanding that the brain, like the body, can also become ill. When i...

Understanding OCD: Coping Strategies and Treatment Options for Relief

I have some concerns? I would like to share my experience with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) with my doctor: During the Mid-Autumn Festival barbecue in the year I just entered junior high, I saw a suicide prevention advertisement on the charcoal grill. At that moment, I fel...

Dr. Cai Qijin Reply:
Hello: It sounds like your condition may involve obsessive thoughts, combined with depression and psychosomatic symptoms. 1. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is typically treated with a combination of medication and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), which has shown good ef...

Understanding OCD: Answers to Common Questions and Treatment Options

Please help me with my questions, doctor? I would like to share my experience with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) with the doctor: When I was in the first year of junior high, during a Mid-Autumn Festival barbecue, I saw a suicide prevention advertisement on the charcoal. At...

Dr. Wu Enliang Reply:
1. Can obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) be cured or improved? A: Yes, OCD can potentially be cured or improved. 2. The doctor has prescribed me medications called Jian De Jing and Jian Fu. Are these for OCD? A: Yes, they are. 3. Am I really suffering from OCD? A: The diagnos...

Concerns About Mental Health: Is My Brain Function Declining?

I am very worried that there is something wrong with my brain? Hello, doctor. I am a senior student. Initially, I experienced anxiety, but over the past six months, I have been unsure whether I am dealing with anxiety or depression. I am currently unable to comprehend or retain i...

Dr. Wang Zhenbang Reply:
Hello, based on what you mentioned, here are the following suggestions: 1. You should have already consulted a healthcare facility. If you experience any discomfort from the medication, you need to inform your physician so they can advise you on how to proceed. 2. Adjusting p...

Overcoming OCD: A Journey Through Anxiety and Seeking Help

Please, doctor, help me? I would like to share my experience with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) with the doctor: When I started seventh grade during the Mid-Autumn Festival barbecue, I saw a suicide prevention advertisement on the charcoal grill. At that moment, I felt brea...

Dr. Yu Quanxun Reply:
Hello: It sounds like these intermittent physical discomforts and troubling thoughts are causing you significant anxiety, distress, struggle, and fatigue, which may have impacted your quality of life. It is commendable that you are willing to actively seek help for these conditio...

Overcoming OCD: Finding Relief from Intrusive Thoughts and Suicidal Ideation

What should I do if I want to find relief? I would like to share my experience with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) with the doctor: During the Mid-Autumn Festival barbecue in my first year of junior high, I saw a suicide prevention advertisement on the charcoal. At that mome...

Dr. Wu Menghuan Reply:
Hello: Q1. Will obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) get better? A1: For some individuals, OCD symptoms are mild, while for others they can be more severe. It usually requires a period of medication and cognitive-behavioral therapy. It is advisable to discuss this with your ph...

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