Delusions, Psychiatry FAQ - Page 12

Insufficient alcohol content prevents sleep? Hello, Doctor: My father is 59 years old. He has been drinking alcohol every day since he was young. In recent years, when he gets drunk, he tends to act erratically and has no recollection of his actions the next day. Lately, he has b...

Concerns about menopause My mother is 55 years old. According to her, last year was the most severe period for her menopausal symptoms, including menopause, night sweats, and insomnia. On the other hand, my father underwent cancer treatment last year, and during this time, my mot...

How to resolve this? Dear Dr. Wang, I have been experiencing persistent auditory hallucinations and self-talk, along with racing thoughts that make it difficult for me to concentrate. I also experience muscle twitching and pain throughout my body, yet medical examinations have n...

excuse me? As a family member of a patient with erotomania, how can I effectively communicate and interact with them? Is it appropriate to directly deny the delusional content in their conversations? Thank you!

Pros and Cons of ETC Therapy 1. What are the symptoms of major depressive disorder? 2. What is the difference between major depressive disorder and dementia? 3. After 1.5 to 2 months of medication for major depressive disorder, there has been some improvement, but the conditi...

Patients with delusional disorder who receive treatment and achieve recovery..? As a family member of a patient with erotomania, how can I effectively communicate and interact with them? Is it appropriate to directly deny the delusional content they discuss? Additionally, after a...

Regarding the issues of mental illness and genetics! Hello Doctor, I would like to ask you a question. My mother has a history of dementia and has been managing it with medication for over a decade, but she occasionally experiences more severe episodes (e.g., outbursts of anger, ...

Inquire about the father's medical condition? Hello Doctor, my father-in-law has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease for eight years and is currently managing it with medication, which has kept his condition relatively stable. However, in the past month or two, he h...

How can I help him...? Hello Doctor: There is an issue that has been troubling our family for a long time. My husband's brother is a patient with bipolar disorder, and over the past year, he has developed a smoking addiction, smoking up to two packs a day if not controlled. ...

Delusional disorder, also known as paranoia, is a mental health condition characterized by the presence of one or more delusions that persist for at least one month. These delusions are false beliefs that Over the past year, my family member has been acting strangely, frequently ...

Please take a look at my father's condition, thank you? My father has been increasingly strange in his behavior over the past few years. He often acts irrationally and frequently criticizes my mother. One question he often asks is, "What did you just say?" He tends...

Depression? My sister just graduated from college (studying art) and loves the big city of Taipei. Our home is in the countryside, in a standalone house with no neighbors, and there is no pressure for her to find a job right away since we are not in a financial bind. She has neve...

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...

Could you please tell me if you are experiencing symptoms of depression? Hello Doctor: My mother has been superstitious for a long time, and recently it has become more severe. She often dreams at night, and regardless of what she dreams about, she claims that someone is trying t...

excuse me? Hello Doctor, I am 25 years old, and my mother is 52. She has always been quite superstitious, but this year it seems to have worsened. Initially, she installed a bagua mirror on the third floor of our house, which led to complaints from our neighbors about the refle...

請提供 Sure! Here are the symptoms of depression and bipolar disorder: **Depression Symptoms:** 1. Persistent feelings of sadness or emptiness. 2. Loss of interest or pleasure in activities once enjoyed. 3. Changes in appetite or weight (either weight loss or gain). 4. Sleep distur...

Bipolar disorder Do patients with bipolar disorder experience any changes in intelligence? I know that some individuals with mental illnesses often have hallucinations, such as feeling that someone is watching or criticizing them. Do patients with bipolar disorder experience thes...

How to support a family member with a mental illness in continuing their treatment? Dear Doctor, First of all, thank you for taking the time to read and respond to my letter amidst your busy schedule. I have a family member who is a moderate mental health patient (specifically e...

Alcoholism Hello Dr. Chen, my mother has a serious problem with alcohol abuse, and she often drinks secretly. She has a history of long-term alcohol consumption that has led to a gastric ulcer. Especially in the past few days, after arguing with my father, she has been drinking e...

What are the potential side effects of Risperdal? A 53-year-old male patient with jealous-type delusions is taking 1.7 ml of Risperdal daily. What side effects might he experience? Will he gain weight or have difficulty concentrating? Initially, he experienced drowsiness when sta...