Delusions, Psychiatry FAQ - Page 4

Paranoia Hello Dr. Wu: For the past six months, I have been in conflict with my mother, who strongly suspects that my boyfriend is trying to deceive me for my house and money. My father has also been persuaded by her to confront me, leading to intense arguments multiple times, ev...

Is it childhood delusional disorder and does it require medical attention? Your 4.5-year-old child frequently exhibits paranoid behavior, claiming that things are being stolen and that classmates are bullying her. She often recounts complete narratives and stories rather than fra...

Medication use in schizophrenia and accompanying anxiety? Hello, doctor. I am here to ask a question because a family member is suffering from this illness. Four years ago, my brother was diagnosed with schizophrenia, experiencing auditory hallucinations and delusions. He took me...

Inquiry on behalf of a family member - Schizophrenia? My mother exhibits symptoms suggestive of schizophrenia, such as fixed delusions, auditory hallucinations, disorganized thinking, and a loss of interest in daily activities. These behaviors have become more pronounced since th...

Schizophrenia When diagnosing schizophrenia, are there any specific criteria? And how is the severity assessed?

Affective Psychosis Hello, doctor. I would like to ask: 1. Is there a difference between schizoaffective disorder and mood disorder with psychotic features? My prescription states "major depressive disorder in remission, schizoaffective disorder," but when I asked my ...

Is it pure obsessive-compulsive disorder or another issue? Hello Dr. Lin, I have been diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) since I was 17 years old, and it has been several years now. In recent years, I have not experienced much in the way of compulsive behaviors, ...

Cognitive function decline issues Since I experienced severe insomnia at the age of 16, I have struggled to pay attention in class and have found it difficult to concentrate and think clearly. Even when I am well-rested, I still face the same issues. Subjects like math suddenly s...

Psychiatric rehabilitation using rTMS (repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) Since high school, I have experienced severe insomnia, which has made it difficult for me to absorb information, resulting in a decreased ability to learn new things and a lack of concentration. ...

Suddenly feeling like you are dreaming while awake? Hello, doctor. Recently, I have been experiencing episodes where I suddenly feel like I am dreaming while I am awake, and everything seems unreal. Before these episodes, I am fully awake, functioning normally, and responding app...

Am I experiencing anxiety, Munchausen syndrome, or another condition? Or am I just normal? I have a very stubborn and extreme personality, and I struggle with reading social cues; I tend to speak very directly. I was severely reprimanded by a teacher for two years, and later, fol...

Medication issues Hello, doctor. Since April 2018, I have felt that something is not right with me. I have been obsessively thinking about past events or forcing myself to think about things, which has made me very unhappy upon waking up, and I realized that I was in trouble beca...

Confusion Among Caregivers of Individuals with Schizophrenia Hello Dr. Lin, thank you for your previous response. I would like to continue discussing the care of patients with schizophrenia. After discussing with my family, we have reached a consensus to "maintain the status...

Family members have had symptoms for many years but show no awareness of their illness? Hello, Dr. Lin. I apologize for the lengthy message. My family member is a 28-year-old male who has experienced a decline in academic performance since his junior year in college and subsequen...

Schizophrenia (Medication Consultation) I previously sent you a message regarding my feelings of guilt and self-blame. Despite the uncertainty of the situation, I have an overwhelming sense of energy that convinces me I have done something wrong. I feel an intense need to compens...

Menkes syndrome Five years ago, after being diagnosed with severe depression and receiving care, I developed symptoms that I found online referred to as "Munchausen syndrome." My depressive feelings have mostly alleviated now, but my emotional fluctuations are more pron...

Have you heard of patients with schizophrenia experiencing delusions of sin or guilt? Patients with schizophrenia who experience delusions of sin or guilt firmly believe that they have done something wrong and are being punished or should be punished. These delusions may relate t...

Paranoid delusions? Doctor, I have some symptoms of paranoia. I constantly feel worried about various things, such as whether the packages I receive from online shopping are poisoned, if my drinks have been tampered with, and I feel like some people on the street might want to ha...

Affective Disorder I have been diagnosed with mild schizophrenia. I have been taking psychiatric medications since I was in the first year of junior high school, and I am currently on the following medications: Depakote 500 mg extended-release, Seroquel 200 mg extended-release, S...

Schizophrenia, excessive sleepiness for 12 hours, feeling tired during the day, and experiencing significant fatigue? Hello, Doctor (I apologize for the lengthy message): I have schizophrenia and experience excessive daytime sleepiness for about 12 hours daily, feeling very fatig...