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Overcoming Anxiety: Understanding the Fear of Everyday Life

A Ridiculous Life I am afraid that while playing, there will be a water ghost trying to catch me – I might die. I want to go abroad, but I always feel like the plane will crash – I might die. I am afraid that when I go to an amusement park, the rides will suddenly malfunction – I...


Dr. Li Zhengfeng Reply:
Hello: First of all, thank you for your letter. According to what you mentioned, you are not suffering from depression but rather from Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). Patients typically experience excessive and persistent worry about various unspecified issues, without a spec...

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Understanding Home Visits and Emergency Psychiatric Care in Taiwan

Subsequent actions? I sent this a few days ago and I'm not sure if you forgot about it. You mentioned home visits; what does that entail and where can I find someone to come? He usually behaves like a normal person and is fine most of the time. If a doctor suddenly comes for...


Dr. Zhang Zhehong Reply:
Home visits refer to physicians and nurses visiting patients at their homes for consultations. Sometimes, we use indirect reasons for the visit to first establish trust with the patient, and then attempt to persuade them to seek medical treatment. Mental health symptoms can be li...

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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...

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Should You See a Doctor for Long-Term Insomnia and Emotional Issues?

Should I see a doctor? Doctor: I have been suffering from chronic insomnia for over a year. I had depression more than a year ago, but after feeling better, I stopped taking my medication. However, I still experience long-term insomnia and often cannot fall asleep at night, even ...


Dr. Li Zhengfeng Reply:
Hello: Thank you for your letter. Based on your description, it seems that you are still suffering from symptoms of depression. Depression is a chronic condition; although it can be treated and resolved, patients are prone to relapse due to various factors. I recommend that you r...

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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...

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Understanding Unexplained Depression: A Teen's Struggle with Trauma and Isolation

Unexplained depression 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 or a trusted adult.


Dr. Zhou Sunyuan Reply:
Your concerns seem to stem from two aspects: a suspected traumatic experience during elementary school and the current pressure related to academic advancement. The symptoms you are exhibiting are primarily depressive in nature, and there have been instances of suicidal behavior....

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Why You Need a Doctor's Consultation for an IQ Test

Why is it necessary to have a consultation with a physician for an intelligence test? Why is it necessary to have a consultation with a physician for an intelligence test?


Dr. Chen Meizhu Reply:
Hello: Currently, the intelligence tests arranged by our hospital are aimed at assessing the intellectual capabilities of patients with mental disorders who meet the criteria for health insurance coverage. Therefore, only cases that have been evaluated by a physician, confirmed w...

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Navigating Mental Health Challenges: Reflections on Academic Pressure and Self-Doubt

My condition? Dear Doctor, I previously sent you a letter confirming my impending expulsion, and I have decided to prepare thoroughly for my job search exams. However, during this preparation process, I find it difficult to concentrate as I often think about the past. I want to ...


Dr. Ye Yuki Reply:
Dear Qingsky user, I regret to read in your second letter that you have withdrawn from school. I must apologize for saying that I cannot definitively determine whether you are suffering from depression based solely on online information. Even in cases of depression, each individ...

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Understanding Symptoms of Anxiety and Depression: A Guide to Finding Relief

What are the symptoms of this? I often feel a sense of heaviness in my chest (especially severe cases make it hard to breathe), lack energy, and feel irritable and on the verge of tears. This is particularly worse at night, when I feel so sad that I can't sleep! I keep think...


Dr. Wang Chongren Reply:
Dear Dr. Wang Chong-Ren of the Tainan Hospital, Department of Psychiatry, I hope this message finds you well. From your letter describing your psychosomatic symptoms, you clearly mentioned your current mood, which reflects typical symptoms of depression. However, I am unsure ho...

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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...

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Supporting a Depressed Husband: Navigating Mental Health Challenges

Husband with depression Hello Dr. Yeh, although my husband is engaged in a very professional and important role in the Middle East, I know he suffers from depression. Our relationship is very good, and I thought my care and love had healed him, as he spends at least two hours eve...


Dr. Ye Yuki Reply:
When a loved one exhibits mental health symptoms, it can be challenging to know how to encourage them to seek medical help. This is a common question we receive. I usually suggest that family members try to persuade the individual to seek treatment using reasons that they can acc...

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Understanding Panic Disorder: Physical Symptoms and Effective Coping Strategies

Is it related to panic disorder? About 7 to 8 months ago, I started experiencing various discomforting symptoms such as dizziness, palpitations, shortness of breath, and stomach pain. For six months, I visited numerous hospitals near my home, addressing each symptom as it arose. ...


Dr. Zhou Sunyuan Reply:
"Panick attacks" are a state of extreme anxiety, where patients often experience various physical symptoms, including chest tightness, shortness of breath, palpitations, numbness, and a feeling of impending doom. Many people find this to be a terrifying experience. &quo...

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Overwhelming Anxiety and Unexplained Tears: A Journey Through Mental Health

A person who was originally optimistic has been experiencing unexplained crying and anxiety frequently over the past three months? Hello, doctor. As per the subject, here are the detailed circumstances: I have been experiencing persistent abdominal discomfort and have seen severa...


Dr. Ye Yuki Reply:
Hello, I can imagine that your recent situation has been quite uncomfortable for you. From what you have described, it seems to encompass a wide range of symptoms, including anxiety, health anxiety, and depression. You appear to be able to articulate the entire process, but the q...

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Understanding Autism: Signs, Symptoms, and Cognitive Patterns Explained

Feeling constantly manipulated and threatened can lead to significant frustration; psychologically, it may result in heightened anxiety and fear? What is the thinking logic of disassembly, what is autism, and how is one diagnosed with autism?


Dr. Xie Yongfeng Reply:
These issues are not suitable for online text responses; it is recommended to seek an in-person consultation.

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Struggling with Marriage: Mental Health Challenges and Emotional Turmoil

Marital discord 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 or a trusted person in your life.


Dr. Chen Wenyu Reply:
Hello, Qi: "Marriage" is a significant life stressor, and many people find it challenging to adapt to it all at once. It is indeed not easy for two individuals, raised in completely different environments, to live together without conflicts after "marriage." S...

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Understanding Mental Health Struggles Related to Gender Identity

I've been feeling really down lately..? Hello Dr. Chen: Recently, I've been feeling down to the lowest point... partly because of my gender and partly because of my parents... One day, I watched a program hosted by a transgender person. The show was interesting, so I ke...


Dr. Chen Wenyu Reply:
Hello, regarding the immense pressure you are facing, it's understandable that it can affect your mood. Additionally, I haven't paid much attention to your age; during adolescence, individuals often experience some issues related to gender identity. As I've mention...

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Understanding Delusional Disorder: Managing Symptoms and Family Dynamics

Delusional disorder Hello Dr. Chen: I am the person who asked a question previously. After my mother’s consultation, it was confirmed that she has a delusional disorder. Previously, my mother suspected that my brother wanted to take her to see a doctor under the pretext of gettin...


Dr. Chen Wenyu Reply:
Hello, Ban: The drops have a sedative and hypnotic effect, so they should be used at night and not during the day. Are you using "Risperdal" drops? This medication has a low incidence of side effects and is less likely to cause adverse reactions. If the dosage is suffic...

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Top Psychiatrists in Taoyuan for Schizophrenia Treatment

Regarding peach therapy physicians? Hello, doctor: Based on your knowledge, could you recommend a psychiatrist at Taoyuan Rehabilitation Hospital who is particularly skilled in treating schizophrenia and has a good understanding of antipsychotic medications?


Dr. Tang Xinbei Reply:
Dear Peter, I believe I have already clarified my position regarding online consultations in my previous letter. Concerning recommendations for hospitals or physicians, as well as questions about which medications to use, I am unable to recommend specific drugs or healthcare fac...

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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...

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Understanding Excessive Daytime Sleepiness: A Possible Sleep Disorder

Sleep disorders I have had excessive daytime sleepiness since middle school. Currently, regardless of whether I go to bed early or not, once I fall asleep, I enter a state of deep sleep that is very difficult to wake from. It's not a lack of willpower; it's a state of p...


Dr. Chen Wenyu Reply:
Hello Suner: Your issue requires a consultation with a neurologist for an electroencephalogram (EEG) to assess whether it is "narcolepsy" or simply a higher than average sleep requirement. Thank you for your message!

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