Consultation, Psychiatry FAQ - Page 19

I would like to ask about mental health and the assistance of a psychologist? I'm sorry to hear that you're feeling this way. It's really important that you talk to someone who can help you, such as a mental health professional.

Social anxiety disorder Hello, doctor. I am a college student, and I believe I may have social anxiety. However, I am concerned that it might affect my current and future job opportunities, so I would like to ask if there are other ways to alleviate my symptoms or if it is really...

Could you please provide more context or details regarding your question? Hello, Doctor: I have been struggling with obsessive thoughts about illness for a long time, which leads me to self-examine, such as constantly feeling my neck for lumps, and I always end up thinking there’...

Regarding the frequent occurrence of hallucinations in a 91-year-old grandmother? Hello Doctor, I apologize for bothering you. My grandmother is 91 years old. This past Lunar New Year (at the end of January), she was hospitalized due to gastrointestinal bleeding. During her stay,...

Is this an anxiety disorder that requires treatment? 1. Because I am going abroad to study in September this year, I am desperately trying to learn the language. My family is keeping a close watch on me because I failed the proficiency test last December. They often say that I am...

Emotional instability refers to a range of symptoms that can include mood swings, irritability, anxiety, and difficulty managing emotions. Individuals may experience rapid changes in their emotional state, feeling very happy one moment and very sad or angry the next. This conditi...

Anxiety or Obsession? I am 17 years old and have been living in a dorm since the beginning of my junior year. Perhaps due to the pressure of studying, I have become very sensitive to noise; even the slightest sound can affect me. Let me give you two examples of the places I spend...

DSIP injection Hello doctor, I do not suffer from insomnia, although I occasionally wake up in the middle of the night, my total sleep time is sufficient. I do not experience significant stress or anxiety, and I have undergone surgical treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)....

I experience rapid mood swings and often find myself overthinking? Hello, since I was a child, I have always been a person who thinks a lot, and even as an adult, I find it easy to rely on my family. During the four years I lived in the university dormitory, I felt very confident...

Obsessive thinking? Hello Doctor: About nine months ago, I had diarrhea, and some of the stool accidentally got on my underwear, and a little bit on my outer pants as well. I only washed the underwear by hand, while the outer pants were accidentally thrown into the washing machin...

Repeated self-harm? I have recently been experiencing frequent emotional instability. In the past, when I felt angry or sad, I resorted to self-harm using a utility knife. I have recurrent suicidal thoughts. During middle school, I was bullied and ostracized; I was even called ou...

Consultation for medication regarding anorexia and binge eating? I was diagnosed with anorexia six months ago and have been taking 75 mg of Sertraline (Zoloft) four times a day. Over the past two to three months, my weight has increased by 5 to 6 kilograms, but I have been experi...

Fear of addiction to anxiolytics and sleep medications? Hello Doctor: Since I got married, I have hardly spent a night away from home (7 years). My parents have passed away, and although I have siblings, our relationships are quite distant and we rarely keep in touch. Therefore, ...

What is the medical procedure at Taoyuan Sanatorium? Dear Dr. Huang, My mother has recently experienced a worsening of her depression-related complications, leading to disruptive behavior at home. In our desperation, we admitted her to a nursing facility in Taoyuan, but due to a...

The back of the head has been heavy for nine months? Hello doctor, I started experiencing a heavy sensation in the back of my head at the beginning of February this year. Initially, I thought it was a cold, but after more than a month, I went to see a doctor. The doctor said I wa...

Most people experience depression and insomnia? Hello, doctor. I am currently facing a problem where I am unsure if I should see a doctor. My sleep duration is mostly around 5 to 6 hours, and I often struggle to wake up on time in the morning. At night, I frequently find myself r...

Military Depression Hello, doctor. I am a conscript, and I have less than three months left until my discharge. Recently, I have been feeling depressed mainly because the number of personnel in my unit has decreased significantly (about one-third of what it used to be), and every...

Anxiety and tension? Hello Doctor: For the past few weeks, I have been staying up late to prepare for a presentation. Although I had completed it, I kept nitpicking at it. I pulled an all-nighter a few days before the presentation, and I felt well-prepared. However, on the mornin...

A family member has a mental illness? My brother often takes out his anger on our parents. When he was younger, he experienced physical punishment from them, but that was only during elementary and middle school. He has held onto those memories and remains unfriendly towards them...

Examination and medication issues? Due to a few questions being lost in the system, I would like to ask again regarding my diagnosis. The family medicine doctor diagnosed me with autonomic nervous system dysfunction based solely on judgment and prescribed Lexapro and Lysteda. I h...