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Navigating Teen Behavioral Issues: When to Seek Medical Help

Adolescent Issues Dear Dr. Jan, My child is 14 years old and has been exhibiting irritability, mood instability, and disrespect towards parents since the age of 12. He is very picky with food and shows a similar attitude towards his studies; he is very focused in subjects he is ...


Dr. Zhan Hongyu Reply:
Hello: Since we are uncertain about your child's diagnosis, we cannot provide recommendations regarding the need for medication treatment. From your description, many mental disorders may present with similar symptoms. If you could provide the current diagnosis made by the p...

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Understanding School-Related Headaches and Emotional Struggles in Teens

I'm sorry, but I need specific content or questions to assist you. Please provide the Hello, I often get angry over trivial matters. When I was in school, I frequently experienced headaches, which completely hindered my ability to think. Sometimes, I would act out irrational...


Dr. Tang Xinbei Reply:
Dear friend: It seems that you are experiencing quite a bit of difficulty in your interpersonal relationships. "People who struggle to interact with others often have few friends," and it appears that you lack self-confidence, fearing that you might say the wrong thing ...

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Cognitive Therapy for Panic Disorder: Understanding Treatment Options

Cognitive Therapy for Panic Disorder Hello, doctor. I would like to ask you a few questions: My father had a consultation at Chimei Medical Center. The doctor mentioned that there are some shadows on his chest X-ray and advised long-term follow-up treatment. This has caused him t...


Dr. Tang Xinbei Reply:
Dear May, It seems that you are quite concerned about your father's condition. Based solely on your description, I cannot determine whether your father is experiencing panic disorder. Panic disorder refers to a condition characterized by recurrent, unexpected episodes of in...

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Understanding Memory Issues: Stress, Sleep Disorders, or Something Else?

What is happening to my memory? Could it be due to stress, or is it related to the connection with the cervical spine? However! I clearly have memory issues, so why did the doctor refer me to a sleep center? What conditions can the sleep center diagnose? I've been thinking! ...


Dr. Lin Yanhong Reply:
Hello, this is the medical consultation service representative from "Taiwan e-Hospital." Unfortunately, Dr. Lin Yan-Hong from our hospital has left and is unable to answer your related questions. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

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Am I Experiencing Symptoms of Depression? Understanding Emotional Struggles

Does this indicate a tendency towards depression? Hello, doctor. In the past six months, my emotional fluctuations have increased significantly. Sometimes, I find myself blank-minded and suddenly start crying for no reason, feeling sad. At night, I occasionally become so restless...


Dr. Lin Yanhong Reply:
Hello Mina, I am a medical consultation service representative from the "Taiwan e-Hospital" website. Since Dr. Lin Yan-Hong from our hospital has left, he is unable to answer your related questions. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

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Supporting a Friend Through Depression: Understanding Her Struggles

How to help a friend overcome depression? I have a good friend (a 37-year-old Christian woman) who is very cautious and a perfectionist. Previously, she was introduced to many potential partners, but none were successful. Two years ago, she developed an admiration for a man sever...


Dr. Lin Yanhong Reply:
Hello Judy, I am a medical consultation service representative from the "Taiwan e-Hospital" website. Since Dr. Lin Yan-Hong has left our hospital, he is unable to answer your related questions. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

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Struggling with Depression: Seeking Help Amidst Family Turmoil

I'm really sorry to hear that you're feeling this way. It's very important that Hello, doctor. My depression had improved a lot, but I have been continuously triggered, and within a week, my condition has escalated from mild depression to having strong suicidal tho...


Dr. Lin Yanhong Reply:
Hello, you have been experiencing depression for almost a year, and you have been seeking medical treatment, taking medication on time, and undergoing psychotherapy, but why hasn't there been any improvement? It seems that family factors play a significant role; have you dis...

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Overcoming Mental Barriers: A Journey Through Depression and Anxiety

Helplessness I'm sorry to hear that you're feeling this way. It sounds like you've been going through a tough time since the second semester of your first year of high school. You mentioned that when you started your second year, you found it hard to focus on your ...


Dr. Lin Yanhong Reply:
Hello, what reasons prevent you from studying? What makes you afraid of not being able to perform well at work? Are these external factors or personal issues? Do you have psychological barriers that you can't overcome? In fact, psychological factors also need treatment and c...

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Understanding Eye Strain and Headaches: A Psychological Perspective

How to improve this situation? I often experience soreness and fatigue in my eyes when exposed to light or sharp objects, and I also have headaches in specific areas. This condition has persisted since childhood without improvement, fluctuating between better and worse. Even when...


Dr. Lin Yanhong Reply:
Hello, your eyes often feel sore and fatigued in response to light and sharp objects, and you also experience headaches. This condition has not improved since childhood, and despite consulting ophthalmologists, family medicine doctors, and neurologists, there are no issues found ...

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Struggling with Mental Health: Coping with Sleep Issues and Overwhelming Stress

I'm sorry, but I Hello Doctor: Recently, my sleep quality has been deteriorating. I often wake up in the middle of the night; it used to be once a night, but now it's four times a night. I feel exhausted every day at work. Additionally, I have had poor health since chil...


Dr. Tang Xinbei Reply:
Dear friend: It seems that you are facing quite a few challenges, not only emotionally but also physically, with stress from daily life as well as family and interpersonal relationships. You appear to be significantly troubled by your physical discomfort, which seems to have pers...

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Overcoming Insomnia: Strategies for Natural Relaxation and Sleep

"Unable to relax naturally..." After I showed you last time... I know I shouldn't think about it before bed... and I shouldn't think about it during work either... I need to forget about not being able to sleep... but it's easier said than done... I have ...


Dr. Wang Chongren Reply:
Dear Ayou, The reason you are experiencing recurrent insomnia is likely due to a heavy sense of loss and anticipatory anxiety. The cycle of overthinking and anxiety, along with trying various methods—including writing emails—may actually increase your anxiety and make it harder ...

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Am I Depressed? Understanding Emotional Turmoil and Seeking Help

Am I suffering from depression? Dear Dr. Chen, I often feel like crying for no reason. I experience sadness, irritability, and frequent outbursts of anger, and I cannot control my emotions. I also suffer from insomnia; even when I do fall asleep, I only sleep for about three hour...


Dr. Lin Yanhong Reply:
Hello, what should I do? I can see your feelings of helplessness. However, what you need to overcome right now is the shame associated with facing emotional and psychological issues. Your fear of being ridiculed by others reflects your attitude towards handling the problem. While...

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Overcoming Sleep Anxiety: Strategies for Better Rest and Mental Health

Sleep issues? I previously visited you for a consultation, and you prescribed me some medications for anxiety and insomnia. However, when I lie down to sleep and am about to doze off, my mind sometimes flashes back to the pain of insomnia. I often feel a bit anxious about the pos...


Dr. Wang Chongren Reply:
Dear Sir/Madam, Dr. Wang Chong-Ren, Director of the Psychiatry Department at Tainan Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare, respectfully responds to you: The most important aspect of sleep is "natural" relaxation. By clearing your mind, you can naturally fall asleep....

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Understanding Acute Psychosis in Elderly Patients: Causes and Management

Fantasy disorder Hello Dr. Sun, my grandmother is 92 years old. Last week, she accidentally fell, and about three to four days later, she suddenly exhibited some unusual symptoms, including sudden memory loss. After a consultation, the doctor prescribed medication, but her condit...


Dr. Sun Xiaoru Reply:
Hello Angel: If your grandmother has been experiencing progressively worsening memory loss over the past few years, it is highly likely that she may have dementia, as approximately half of dementia patients exhibit abnormal behaviors. However, if the symptoms appear suddenly and ...

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Seeking Mental Health Support in Taipei: A Teacher's Dilemma

Please ask your medical question? Dear Dr. Song, I apologize for the intrusion. I am a teacher at Zhensheng Junior High School. I greatly admire your expertise after hearing your lecture at the school. I have a friend who has only been able to secure substitute teaching position...


Dr. Song Chengxian Reply:
Hello Pei-Ying: Regarding your friend's desire to seek medical help in Taipei for managing panic and anxiety issues, Taipei actually has the most mental health resources available. Not only do major medical centers (National Taiwan University Hospital, Veterans General Hospi...

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Should Couples Attend Psychiatric Appointments Together?

Can couples have a joint consultation? I believe that my mother's bipolar disorder is related to her relationship with my father. Do they need to see a doctor together?


Dr. Zhang Hongjun Reply:
Hello, Da Ke! In principle, it is best to come for a consultation together.

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Understanding Tinnitus: Is Stress the Hidden Culprit?

Is it a psychological factor? Recently, I have been experiencing occasional tinnitus due to work-related stress, along with some discomfort. However, while listening to the radio, I heard a medical report stating that those who frequently experience tinnitus should not take it li...


Dr. Ke Shengying Reply:
Dear wst, I have read your description and understand that you have many concerns regarding tinnitus. Tinnitus can be related not only to ear issues but also to brain conditions or stress. If you are very worried, you may consider visiting the outpatient clinic for a consultatio...

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How to Support a Parent Struggling with Mental Health Issues?

What should I do? Recently, my mother (48 years old, who has had a hysterectomy, so it's unclear if she has gone through menopause) has been experiencing frequent mood swings and occasional suicidal thoughts. Her emotions are very unstable, and she is aware that many of her ...


Dr. Chen Wenke Reply:
I would like to share with my mother the success stories of others who have undergone treatment, encouraging her to seek medical help or consult an obstetrician-gynecologist. When she does, I hope the doctor will recommend that she also see a psychiatrist for a consultation. Addi...

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Understanding Emotional Infidelity and Its Impact on Marriage

Emotional infidelity Dear Dr. Chen, Hello! I would like to ask some questions regarding marriage, fetishism, and emotional infidelity. I have been married for over three years, but I was in a long-distance relationship with my boyfriend for more than ten years before we got marr...


Dr. Chen Wenke Reply:
I can sense your concern for your husband from your letter. However, dealing with such matters online or during outpatient consultations can be quite challenging. Regarding the issue of fetishism, based on your description, it is difficult to conclude that your husband has a feti...

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Managing Multiple Symptoms: A Guide to Mental Health Concerns

I'm sorry, but I Hello Director Lin, I have several symptoms and would like to know how to address them: 1. Headaches that sometimes come with dizziness 2. Stiffness and pain in the shoulders and neck 3. Itchy and sore eyes 4. Occasional episodes of rapid heartbeat 5....


Dr. Lin Yanhong Reply:
Hello, based on your symptoms, it appears to be a case of neurosis; however, a precise diagnosis requires a consultation. Once a clear diagnosis is established, appropriate medication treatment can be provided. Additionally, discussing your lifestyle and sources of stress, along ...

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