Understanding Strange Thoughts: Are They Signs of Paranoia or Just Doubts?
Strange thoughts I have recently been experiencing strange thoughts and I'm unsure if I have a tendency towards delusions. For instance, when others are talking, I sometimes wonder if they are speaking ill of me, or I think about whether the sound of birds might be revealing...
Dr. Zhang Zhehong Reply:
Hello: If you are experiencing some strange thoughts and emotional fluctuations, please seek medical attention as soon as possible. A psychiatrist will evaluate your physiological and psychological functions, emotions, behaviors, cognition, and motivation. The doctor will discuss...[Read More] Understanding Strange Thoughts: Are They Signs of Paranoia or Just Doubts?
Understanding Paranoia: Symptoms, Treatment, and Therapy Options
Paranoid disorder I suspect that I might have paranoid delusions because, for example, I doubt whether my dad might do something inappropriate to me. Recently, while learning to ride a motorcycle, my dad taught me by sitting behind me while I sat in front. I don't like that ...
Dr. Liang Sunyuan Reply:
Hello: Based on your description, it seems that you are easily making many associations and worries about the events happening around you, and you are questioning whether you are overthinking or being overly sensitive. It appears that these thoughts have been troubling you, and I...[Read More] Understanding Paranoia: Symptoms, Treatment, and Therapy Options
Am I Experiencing Delusions? Understanding Anxiety and Intrusive Thoughts
Am I suffering from delusional disorder? Hello, doctor. I have been dealing with anxiety for a long time, and recently I've been experiencing some strange thoughts that I would like to discuss with you. Sometimes, when others are speaking, I get the fleeting thought that the...
Dr. Li Renqin Reply:
Hello Ah-Ming! Regarding the issue of delusional disorder that you mentioned, psychiatrists diagnose by evaluating multiple perspectives, including biological, psychological, and social factors. They also consider the individual's past personality, background, life experienc...[Read More] Am I Experiencing Delusions? Understanding Anxiety and Intrusive Thoughts
Fears of Schizophrenia: Understanding Anxiety and Delusions
Fear of developing schizophrenia? Hello doctor, I previously heard someone online say that they had schizophrenia and believed they were possessed, as well as having apocalyptic thoughts. After hearing them talk, I've recently been thinking a lot about whether I am also poss...
Dr. Zhang Zhehong Reply:
Hello: Among anxiety disorders, there is a condition known as illness anxiety disorder, which involves exaggerating physical and mental symptoms and excessively worrying about having a disease. It may also be a secondary condition related to depression or generalized anxiety diso...[Read More] Fears of Schizophrenia: Understanding Anxiety and Delusions
Understanding Anxiety: Are My Thoughts Signs of Delusion or OCD?
I have a medical condition? Hello, doctor. I have been struggling with anxiety for a long time, and recently I've been experiencing some strange thoughts that I would like to ask about. For example, sometimes when I see others talking, I have a fleeting thought that they mig...
Dr. Wu Enliang Reply:
It sounds like these thoughts are not external but rather ones you have come up with yourself, thoughts that you don't want to think about but feel compelled to. This is very similar to obsessive thinking, which is a common symptom in individuals with anxiety disorders, and ...[Read More] Understanding Anxiety: Are My Thoughts Signs of Delusion or OCD?
Recommended Medications for Managing Delusions in Psychiatry
Medication issues Hello, doctor. I would like to ask if there are any recommended medications that can be prescribed for delusions, considering that I am regularly receiving long-acting injections and my oral medication is stable, but my delusional symptoms have not improved.
Dr. Wang Hongsong Reply:
Hello: If you are undergoing regular medication treatment and still experiencing symptoms, it is important to consider whether the dosage is sufficient or if other medication options are necessary. Each individual responds differently to medications, and it is not possible to add...[Read More] Recommended Medications for Managing Delusions in Psychiatry
Understanding Compulsive Sexual Behavior: A Mental Health Perspective
Peeping at someone while they are bathing, sexual fantasies, and publicly masturbating in an alley? Hello Doctor, I have been troubled by a problem for many years and I don’t know what to do! I have been living with my boyfriend for ten years. In the second year of our relation...
Dr. Ding Shuyan Reply:
Hello, having an excessively strong libido may simply be a matter of personal disposition; however, it is often influenced by other mental health conditions that affect judgment and impulse control, leading to more direct expressions of sexual desire. The content mentions that du...[Read More] Understanding Compulsive Sexual Behavior: A Mental Health Perspective
Am I Suffering from Depression? Understanding My Mental Health Struggles
I don't know if I have depression? I visited a psychiatrist because I often feel suddenly very sad. When I see certain people, events, or objects, I have thoughts of destruction and killing. When I feel agitated, I constantly want to wash items and arrange them neatly. Somet...
Dr. Liu Runqian Reply:
Based on the symptoms you described, it is indeed possible that you are experiencing depression. In addition to low mood, individuals with depression may also exhibit symptoms such as loss of interest, poor appetite, feelings of guilt, helplessness, hopelessness, cognitive and ps...[Read More] Am I Suffering from Depression? Understanding My Mental Health Struggles
Understanding a Friend's Struggle with Dissociative Identity Disorder
A friend seems to have schizophrenia? Hello, doctor: I first learned about this situation when she told me herself, and she provided a detailed introduction to her personalities 1 (the original), 2, and 3. However, she mentioned that during the time she switches personalities, sh...
Dr. Liu Runqian Reply:
1. Based on your description, it is difficult to assess your friend's condition. Given the symptoms you mentioned, it is essential to differentiate whether it is schizophrenia. Individuals with schizophrenia may experience symptoms such as auditory hallucinations, delusions,...[Read More] Understanding a Friend's Struggle with Dissociative Identity Disorder
Understanding the Differences Between Dissociative Identity Disorder and Schizophrenia
Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) My friend was recently diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder (DID). She has a history of trauma and struggles to cope with setbacks and negative emotions, and she also suffers from depression. I would like to ask about the difference b...
Dr. Liang Sunyuan Reply:
Hello, schizophrenia is currently renamed as schizophrenia spectrum disorder. It is fundamentally caused by an imbalance of neurotransmitters in the brain, leading to symptoms such as hallucinations or delusions, and requires pharmacological treatment. Split personality typically...[Read More] Understanding the Differences Between Dissociative Identity Disorder and Schizophrenia
Understanding Severe Depression and Delusions: A Call for Urgent Help
Please help me diagnose the symptoms, as it is a matter of life and death? Hello, Dr. Su. My sister has been suffering from depression for over three years. She has been receiving regular medical treatment and medication, and her condition is classified as severe depression. The ...
Dr. Su Zongwei Reply:
This is no longer just simple depression; please discuss the actual situation with his physician to ensure appropriate treatment.[Read More] Understanding Severe Depression and Delusions: A Call for Urgent Help
Understanding Schizophrenia: Symptoms, Challenges, and Care Options
About schizophrenia? Due to concerns about a family member's mental health issues, I have read many related articles, and the symptoms described closely resemble what I observe. I have also consulted doctors online regarding schizophrenia, and I understand that patients ofte...
Dr. Liang Sunyuan Reply:
Hello, schizophrenia is caused by a dysregulation of neurotransmitters in the brain, which can lead to the experience of hallucinations. The brain may generate its own interpretations, often resulting in delusions. When external information conflicts with the delusional system, t...[Read More] Understanding Schizophrenia: Symptoms, Challenges, and Care Options
Dealing with Harassment from a Mentally Ill Acquaintance: A Guide
Being harassed is very distressing? I would like to ask, my friend suddenly received harassing messages from someone they knew a long time ago, with whom they had no further contact. The content of the messages mostly consisted of delusions, asking my friend to cooperate or to ex...
Dr. Ding Shuyan Reply:
Hello, I suggest maintaining a stance of not responding to the individual's messages and blocking their calls. Over time, this should reduce the frequency of contact. If there is no improvement, you may consider reaching out to the individual's family to discuss the sit...[Read More] Dealing with Harassment from a Mentally Ill Acquaintance: A Guide
Understanding Paranoia: Insights and Strategies for Family Support
Delusional disorder and others? Hello Dr. Ding, my brother started experiencing paranoid delusions about two years ago. Initially, he often suspected relatives of speaking ill of him behind his back and believed that certain specific family members looked down on him and slandere...
Dr. Ding Shuyan Reply:
Hello, if you are experiencing paranoid delusions, medication may be particularly important for improvement, especially in the early stages of treatment. Therefore, ensuring adherence to the medication regimen is the most crucial factor for the success of treatment. The lack of i...[Read More] Understanding Paranoia: Insights and Strategies for Family Support
Understanding Simple Schizophrenia: A Personal Journey and Insights
I would like to understand patients with schizophrenia? Hello doctor, I am 26 years old and was diagnosed with simple schizophrenia at the age of 16. I initially sought help from a psychiatrist because I felt that I had certain issues that were different from others, which led my...
Dr. Liang Sunyuan Reply:
Hello, Miss Jiang: One of the most common symptoms of schizophrenia is indeed delusions of reference (the belief that many things are related to oneself), where the brain involuntarily makes excessive associations. Medication treatment can improve symptoms for most individuals, b...[Read More] Understanding Simple Schizophrenia: A Personal Journey and Insights
Do I Need to See a Psychologist for My Worrying Thoughts?
Do these symptoms require a medical consultation? Hello, doctor. I have heard of persecutory delusions, which involve constantly worrying that others will harm oneself. However, my symptoms are different; I often feel that something bad will happen to others. For example, when my...
Dr. Liang Sunyuan Reply:
Hello, Yi Hsiu: Based on your description, it seems more likely that you are experiencing symptoms of excessive worry. Please pay attention to whether you also have symptoms of low mood or loss of interest. If these symptoms are present and persist for a long time, it may indicat...[Read More] Do I Need to See a Psychologist for My Worrying Thoughts?
Understanding Paranoia: A Daughter's Struggle with Her Father's Mental Illness
Father has a mental illness? Hello Doctor: My father's condition has persisted for several years. He is in his fifties and believes that my mother has conspired with his boss and the boss's wife to record him. He thinks that the boss's wife gave my mother a recordi...
Dr. Liang Sunyuan Reply:
Hello, based on your description, it seems that your father is exhibiting some symptoms of delusion but lacks insight and is unwilling to seek medical attention. Generally, individuals in this situation are less likely to seek help due to psychological factors. However, many pati...[Read More] Understanding Paranoia: A Daughter's Struggle with Her Father's Mental Illness
Supporting a Friend with Postpartum Depression: Essential Tips for Loved Ones
Postpartum depression Hello, doctor. My friend has just given birth and her mental state postpartum is quite poor. She frequently experiences paranoid delusions and has mood swings, believing that her child will be harmed. This has been ongoing for a week, which has also exhauste...
Dr. Huang Weiqin Reply:
Hello, based on your description, your friend is likely experiencing postpartum depression or related mental health issues. It is advisable to visit a nearby psychiatric clinic or mental health facility for an evaluation and treatment by a psychiatrist. Family members or close fr...[Read More] Supporting a Friend with Postpartum Depression: Essential Tips for Loved Ones
Coping with Mental Health Issues in Elderly Family Members
Issues with Elderly Family Members My grandmother at home has bipolar disorder and is suspected of having paranoid delusions. She acts like a ticking time bomb, causing chaos in the house from time to time, which also affects the family business. Every time there is an argument, ...
Dr. Wu Enliang Reply:
Is your grandmother receiving medical care at home? It is important to discuss the situation further with her doctor, and hospitalization may be necessary if required. If she is not currently receiving care, she should seek treatment at a nearby mental health facility. Our instit...[Read More] Coping with Mental Health Issues in Elderly Family Members
Understanding Schizophrenia: Challenges of Living with the Condition
Schizophrenia issues I dropped out of my master's program at around the age of twenty-eight when I became ill. I went through a severe acute phase with intense hallucinations and delusions. I have been on medication for about five to six years now. To avoid affecting my fami...
Dr. Zhang Zhehong Reply:
Hello: You can develop a multifaceted plan that includes medical treatment such as medication and psychological counseling. It is important to arrange your daily routine, work, social activities, leisure, and exercise. Wishing you success![Read More] Understanding Schizophrenia: Challenges of Living with the Condition