Understanding the Differences Between Depression and Schizophrenia
Depression and schizophrenia? What is the difference between depression and schizophrenia, and can severe depression lead to schizophrenia?
Dr. Chen Wenke Reply:
The main differences between schizophrenia and depression include symptoms, treatment, and prognosis. In terms of symptoms, schizophrenia is primarily characterized by thought disorders, including delusions, hallucinations, and disorganized behavior, while depression is marked by...[Read More] Understanding the Differences Between Depression and Schizophrenia
Combining Luvox, Betamac, and Zoloft: Safety and Side Effects
Medication Could you please clarify if using Luvox, Betamac, and Zoloft together will have any negative effects? Thank you.
Dr. Li Junren Reply:
Hello, Luvox and Zoloft are both antidepressants, while Betamac is an antipsychotic medication used to treat delusions or hallucinations. Each of these medications has its own side effects (you can find the specific side effects of these three medications at www.webhospital.org.t...[Read More] Combining Luvox, Betamac, and Zoloft: Safety and Side Effects
Understanding Drug Interactions: Betamac, Stilnox, Zoloft, and Seroxat
Many medications? I would like to inquire in detail about the concurrent use of Betamac, Stilnox, Zoloft, and Seroxat. Will there be any interactions that could harm the body? I have heard that psychiatric medications often have contraindications for simultaneous use. Thank you.
Dr. Chen Wenke Reply:
Drug interactions are inherently present, with some increasing the effects and side effects of medications, while others may diminish their efficacy. Therefore, it is crucial to be cautious when using medications concurrently, and establishing a good communication mechanism with ...[Read More] Understanding Drug Interactions: Betamac, Stilnox, Zoloft, and Seroxat
Understanding OCD: Common Concerns and Treatment Options
I hope the doctor can clarify my confusion? Hello Doctor, I am considered quite intelligent by my friends and family. I am 23 years old and a college student with good academic performance. However, I have been struggling with a persistent issue that I cannot seem to understand. ...
Dr. Chen Wenyu Reply:
Hello Leonjohn: In response to your questions: 1. Psychotic disorders (such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, characterized by hallucinations and delusions) are distinctly different from neurotic disorders (such as depression, anxiety disorders, and obsessive-compulsive dis...[Read More] Understanding OCD: Common Concerns and Treatment Options
Understanding Zoophilia: Signs, Symptoms, and Seeking Help
Zoophilia If your friend is experiencing a desire to engage in sexual acts with dogs, it may indicate a paraphilia known as zoophilia, which is a sexual attraction to animals. It is important for your friend to seek professional help to discuss these feelings and understand their...
Dr. Zheng Jingming Reply:
Paraphilias refer to sexual practices that differ from those of the general population, where individuals cannot achieve satisfaction from normative sexual activities. Instead, they have a particular preference for unusual sexual methods, choosing "specific situations and ob...[Read More] Understanding Zoophilia: Signs, Symptoms, and Seeking Help
Understanding Schizophrenia Diagnosis and Disability Benefits in Taiwan
Diagnosis of Mental Disorders My doctor said I am prone to schizophrenia and that I should apply for a disability certificate. He also indicated schizophrenia on my records. I am currently receiving treatment at a city clinic and taking Fluanxol 1mg. A doctor from Mackay Memorial...
Dr. Chen Wenyu Reply:
Hello Lily: The diagnosis of schizophrenia primarily revolves around the "dopamine hypothesis," which suggests that there is an issue with the dopamine system in the brain. In terms of symptomatic diagnosis, it includes disturbances in thought processes (such as delusio...[Read More] Understanding Schizophrenia Diagnosis and Disability Benefits in Taiwan
Understanding Risperdal: Uses, Side Effects, and Safety After Concussion
Please feel free to ask again? Pisperdal 2mg, known as Risperidone, is primarily used to treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and irritability associated with autistic disorder. Common side effects may include drowsiness, weight gain, increased appetite, and potential movement ...
Dr. Li Junren Reply:
Hello, the medication you may be inquiring about is Risperdal. This is an antipsychotic medication commonly used for patients experiencing hallucinations or delusions, or for those whose functionality has deteriorated due to mental illness. The side effects of this medication are...[Read More] Understanding Risperdal: Uses, Side Effects, and Safety After Concussion
Can Methamphetamine Use Lead to Paranoia and Psychosis?
Amphetamine-induced psychosis? Dr. Cheng: A friend of mine, a middle-aged male, has been using amphetamines intermittently for several years. In recent months, he has become paranoid, feeling that many ghosts are trying to harm him. Could this be caused by the amphetamines?
Dr. Zheng Jingming Reply:
Hello, it is highly likely that your friend has been diagnosed with amphetamine psychosis. It is recommended to consult a psychiatrist for differential diagnosis, addiction treatment, and therapy. Below is a brief overview of the relationship between amphetamines and psychosis, a...[Read More] Can Methamphetamine Use Lead to Paranoia and Psychosis?
Can Family Members Obtain Medication for Reluctant Patients?
If the patient refuses to seek medical treatment, can a family member pick up the medication on their behalf? Subject: Concern for My Mother's Mental Health Dear [Recipient's Name], I am writing to express my concerns regarding my mother's recent mental health ch...
Dr. Chen Wenke Reply:
I received your letter regarding the concerns you have, which are actually common issues many people encounter. I will outline my response in points: 1. First, regarding your mother's symptoms: From your description of her restlessness, staring blankly, noticeable lack of c...[Read More] Can Family Members Obtain Medication for Reluctant Patients?
Understanding Anxiety Disorders: Clearing Misconceptions and Promoting Acceptance
Neurosis - Anxiety Disorder Hello Dr. Tang: I participated in a matchmaking consulting company, and due to a prior conflict with the company's manager, I experienced hyperventilation. Recently, I need to arrange appointments with female members, but aside from one psychologi...
Dr. Tang Xinbei Reply:
Dear friend, I apologize for the delay in responding to your concerns due to my busy schedule. It seems you are feeling sad and angry about being rejected and are particularly sensitive to being labeled as "crazy" or "abnormal." From your description, it appe...[Read More] Understanding Anxiety Disorders: Clearing Misconceptions and Promoting Acceptance
Understanding Psychoneurosis: Distinguishing Symptoms and Misconceptions
Neurosis Dear Dr. Lin, I recently had a conflict with the assistant manager at a company, which caused significant emotional distress and led to an outburst. Subsequently, I was required to attend a company event, but due to the incident, the company requested a medical certific...
Dr. Lin Yanhong Reply:
Hello: Due to a moment of emotional outburst and a history of neurosis, your colleagues may have misunderstood and expressed concern. The difference between neurosis and schizophrenia is that individuals with schizophrenia experience thought disturbances beyond reality, such as d...[Read More] Understanding Psychoneurosis: Distinguishing Symptoms and Misconceptions
Understanding Neurosis Depression: Symptoms and Insights
Neurotic depression What is neurosis depression? Can you explain its symptoms? Thanks!!
Dr. Dai Wanxiang Reply:
Neurotic depression is a diagnostic term from older psychiatric classification systems (DSM-II, ICD-9). Both systems emphasize that neurotic depression is an excessive emotional response (primarily a depressive reaction) to internal or external stressors. In newer diagnostic syst...[Read More] Understanding Neurosis Depression: Symptoms and Insights
Understanding Unpredictable Phenomena: A Personal Journey with Schizophrenia
Confusion I experience auditory hallucinations and delusions, and I have been diagnosed with schizophrenia in psychiatry. I have undergone involuntary treatment, but I do not need medication for control and live a normal life. I wonder why people do not believe in unpredictable p...
Dr. Huang Xiangxiong Reply:
Patients with schizophrenia often experience hallucinations that can have a significant negative impact on their well-being, such as emotional instability, disrupted sleep, impaired reality perception, and in severe cases, a loss of self-control leading to destructive or aggressi...[Read More] Understanding Unpredictable Phenomena: A Personal Journey with Schizophrenia
Understanding Psychoneurosis: Differences from Schizophrenia and Paranoia
Psychoneurosis Hello. I would like to ask what is a psychoneurosis? How does it differ from schizophrenia and persecutory delusions? Thank you.
Dr. Li Junren Reply:
Psychoneurosis is a collective term for a group of disorders, including anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, somatization disorders (where psychological stress manifests as physical symptoms), sleep disorders, and adjustment disorders. Although each disorder has its own etiol...[Read More] Understanding Psychoneurosis: Differences from Schizophrenia and Paranoia
Understanding My Father's Hallucinations: A Psychiatric Perspective
I'm not sure what to do? Doctor, my father has been taking an over-the-counter cold medication for many years. About four to five years ago, after he suddenly lost his job, he started exhibiting some strange behaviors, such as hallucinations, delusions, and talking to himsel...
Dr. Lin Yanhong Reply:
Hello: There are two possible causes for your father's psychiatric symptoms. 1. Organic factors: Your father has a history of long-term use of over-the-counter medications (some of which contain stimulants), or there may be identifiable neurological conditions affecting his ...[Read More] Understanding My Father's Hallucinations: A Psychiatric Perspective
Understanding the Differences Between Dissociative Identity Disorder and Schizophrenia
Dissociative Identity Disorder and Schizophrenia What is the difference between dissociative identity disorder and schizophrenia? How can we determine if a patient is suffering from these mental disorders?
Dr. Li Junren Reply:
Schizophrenia is a chronic disorder primarily caused by an imbalance of substances in the brain that are responsible for transmitting messages between nerve cells. This condition often leads to symptoms such as delusions (e.g., the belief that one is being followed or watched, th...[Read More] Understanding the Differences Between Dissociative Identity Disorder and Schizophrenia
How to Help a Friend Struggling with Alcohol and Mental Health Issues?
What should I do? Hello Dr. Tang: I have a close friend who works as a driver and has a severe drinking problem. I'm not sure how much he drinks, but after drinking, he often claims that someone is trying to poison him, even saying that his mother is putting poison in his fo...
Dr. Tang Xinbei Reply:
Hello Ms. Tsai: Dealing with individuals who lack insight into their illness and motivation can indeed be the most challenging. In the case you mentioned, it may involve alcohol abuse, potentially combined with alcohol-related psychosis (characterized by hallucinations and delusi...[Read More] How to Help a Friend Struggling with Alcohol and Mental Health Issues?