Overcoming Social Anxiety: Strategies for Managing Asperger's Traits
Social Anxiety Disorder I have some traits of Asperger's syndrome along with social anxiety, which makes it difficult for me to work outside due to a fear of interacting with others. Therefore, I am wondering if there are any recommendations for daytime hospitalization, or i...
Dr. Huang Xiaoxian Reply:
Hello, thank you for your question. I would like to know if you have undergone an evaluation by a psychiatrist. Generally speaking, social anxiety can be addressed through counseling and group activities training. Therefore, participating in activities in a day hospital is a viab...[Read More] Overcoming Social Anxiety: Strategies for Managing Asperger's Traits
Struggling with Mental Health and Job Challenges: A Personal Journey
My current dilemma? Hello, Doctor: I have always been a slow-moving person, but I do my work diligently! I am currently working in a rice ball factory, and sometimes I feel bored with the monotonous tasks I do every day, such as washing and stir-frying pickled vegetables, washing...
Dr. Liang Sunyuan Reply:
Hello Jason: There are no standard answers to such matters. Although you are unwell, you continue to work hard. Despite facing setbacks, you strive to maintain your position, which are all your strengths and efforts. Being sick is not your fault, and life is sometimes imperfect a...[Read More] Struggling with Mental Health and Job Challenges: A Personal Journey
Navigating Relationships with Schizophrenia: Tips for Communication
How to handle it? I have been diagnosed with schizophrenia, and recently, friends and family have been trying to introduce me to potential romantic partners. However, I am unsure how to communicate my condition to them because I worry about their reactions, so I have declined the...
Dr. Huang Huiqun Reply:
Hello, it is still possible to meet and get to know more friends, expanding your social circle. When considering a relationship, it is important to first understand your own medical condition, adhere to treatment, and maintain stability in your health. Schizophrenia is a chronic ...[Read More] Navigating Relationships with Schizophrenia: Tips for Communication
Navigating Employment for Schizophrenia Patients: Seeking Help or Going Solo?
Please provide more context or specific information so I can assist you better? Patients with schizophrenia typically seek employment either independently or with assistance from hospitals. The functionality of individuals with this diagnosis is often affected. Therefore, what is...
Dr. Huang Xiaoxian Reply:
Hello, thank you for your question: Although many patients experience functional impairment after becoming ill, there are also many patients whose conditions stabilize significantly after receiving appropriate treatment, allowing them to engage in regular work. Therefore, the key...[Read More] Navigating Employment for Schizophrenia Patients: Seeking Help or Going Solo?
Can Individuals with Mild Schizophrenia Have a Healthy Sex Life?
Please provide your content for translation? Can individuals with mild schizophrenia have a sexual life? Due to this diagnosis, I have never had a girlfriend and am unsure about the possibility of marriage and having children. Since I am a mild patient, my parents want to know ho...
Dr. Tian Xinqiao Reply:
Hello, thank you for your message. To answer your question, individuals with schizophrenia can certainly have a sex life just like the general population, and they can also get married and have children. However, many individuals with schizophrenia are concerned about whether the...[Read More] Can Individuals with Mild Schizophrenia Have a Healthy Sex Life?
Understanding Clothing Fetishism: Seeking Help Without Stigma
If you have a condition known as "drapetomania" or a strong desire to wear specific clothing, it is important to seek guidance from a mental health professional. They can help you understand your feelings and provide support or therapy This symptom started in my childho...
Dr. Wang Yazhen Reply:
Hello, handsome: Based on your description, it does indeed show signs of fetishism. Initially, it may have started out of curiosity, but over time, a connection has formed between female items and sexual impulses, leading to sexual arousal and the desire to masturbate whenever yo...[Read More] Understanding Clothing Fetishism: Seeking Help Without Stigma
Understanding Dissociative Identity Disorder: Symptoms and When to Seek Help
Dissociative Identity Disorder I can feel that there are different "selves" within me. They don't have their own names, but I can clearly understand their roles and distinct personalities. I can hear their conversations and talk to them, but sometimes I can't ...
Dr. Wang Yazhen Reply:
Dear 巴子, Based on what you have described, it seems somewhat similar to "derealization disorder," which involves a feeling of detachment from the present moment and a sense of being an observer of oneself. However, since dissociative symptoms can vary widely, there ma...[Read More] Understanding Dissociative Identity Disorder: Symptoms and When to Seek Help
Navigating Employment with Schizophrenia: Tips for Job Seekers
Please provide a specific topic or question for me to give an opinion on? Is it common for patients diagnosed with schizophrenia to be advised to apply for a disability certificate? If someone does not have this certificate, what would be the recommended approach for job searchin...
Dr. Liang Sunyuan Reply:
Hello: Whether to apply for a disability certificate should be considered based on individual circumstances, and there are established criteria for determining eligibility. When seeking employment, whether to disclose your medical condition also depends on various factors. It is ...[Read More] Navigating Employment with Schizophrenia: Tips for Job Seekers
Navigating Employment with Schizophrenia: Tips for Patients
Please provide your content for translation? Patients with schizophrenia typically seek employment either independently or with assistance from hospitals, as their functioning can be affected by the diagnosis. How would a general physician advise (since I am a mild case)? Current...
Dr. Wang Yazhen Reply:
Hello Mr. U: Regarding job searching, it is certainly possible to look for a job on your own. If you need assistance from the hospital, you can work with an occupational therapist in the hospital's psychiatry department for a functional assessment, and then arrange for vocat...[Read More] Navigating Employment with Schizophrenia: Tips for Patients
Understanding Autonomic Nervous System Disorders: A New Mom's Struggles
Is it autonomic nervous system dysfunction? Hello, I am a 28-year-old new mother, and my baby was born on New Year's Day this year. During my seventh month of pregnancy, I started experiencing severe headaches that often left me bedridden. At that time, a neurologist diagnos...
Dr. Huang Xiaoxian Reply:
Fang: Hello. The various physical symptoms you mentioned are indeed related to autonomic nervous system dysfunction. However, autonomic nervous system dysfunction is often just a manifestation, as many psychosomatic disorders and other medical conditions can cause similar symptom...[Read More] Understanding Autonomic Nervous System Disorders: A New Mom's Struggles
Coping with Schizophrenia: Overcoming Social Stigma and Isolation
Please provide more context or specific information for me to assist you effectively? Individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia often face discrimination in interpersonal relationships, social situations, and the workplace. This stigma can lead to concerns about negative treatment...
Dr. Lin Niqi Reply:
Currently, society has a limited understanding of individuals with mental illnesses (not just schizophrenia). Coupled with the inaccurate reporting by the media, this has led to misunderstandings and stigmatization of those with mental health conditions. However, stigmatization i...[Read More] Coping with Schizophrenia: Overcoming Social Stigma and Isolation
Coping with Schizophrenia: Navigating Social Stigma and Relationships
Please provide more context or specific information so I can assist you better? Individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia often face discrimination in interpersonal relationships, social situations, and employment. This stigma can lead to concerns about being treated poorly, which...
Dr. Peng Liyun Reply:
Suffering from schizophrenia can significantly impact a patient's social and occupational functioning. Additionally, there is a lack of understanding about the disorder among some members of the public. The issues you mentioned have many potential causes, and it is advisable...[Read More] Coping with Schizophrenia: Navigating Social Stigma and Relationships
Understanding Paranoid Schizophrenia: Challenges and Relationship Concerns
Delusional disorder What is paranoid schizophrenia? Is it true that individuals with this diagnosis are generally less likely to get married? I have given up on dating because I fear that a partner would not accept me. Although I have physiological needs, this diagnosis is often ...
Dr. Wang Yazhen Reply:
Hello, Mr. Wu. The main symptoms of delusional disorder include hallucinations and delusions, which may sometimes be accompanied by disorganized speech or behavior. Some individuals may also experience symptoms such as low motivation and mood disturbances, leading to a wide varie...[Read More] Understanding Paranoid Schizophrenia: Challenges and Relationship Concerns
Managing Emotional Instability: Seeking Help for Mental Health Challenges
Emotional instability Hello Doctor: I have a sensitive personality and can be quite emotional at times. Recently, due to work-related stress, my emotions have become even more unstable. I work as a technician at a technology company, where a colleague often shifts their unwanted ...
Dr. Wang Yazhen Reply:
Dear Hua, Regarding your work, it seems that a significant amount of stress comes from your inability to refuse tasks assigned by colleagues, leading to both physical and mental exhaustion. You are having trouble sleeping at night and feel reluctant to go to work, resulting in a...[Read More] Managing Emotional Instability: Seeking Help for Mental Health Challenges
Navigating Life with Paranoid Schizophrenia: Seeking Guidance and Support
Please provide more context or specific information for me to give you an opinion? Today, during my job search, I mentioned my early diagnosis, but my current diagnosis is "paranoid schizophrenia." I'm unsure how to communicate my diagnosis to others. Perhaps I can...
Dr. Cai Qijin Reply:
Hello, the exact causes of schizophrenia are still not fully understood, but it can lead to abnormalities in the secretion of neurotransmitters in the brain, which can severely affect thinking and cause hallucinations, among other symptoms. You might explain to others that schizo...[Read More] Navigating Life with Paranoid Schizophrenia: Seeking Guidance and Support
Coping with Schizophrenia: Navigating Social Anxiety and Stigma
Please provide more context or specific information so I can assist you better? Hello, doctor: I have been feeling very troubled about how to face the people around me after being diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia. Although the doctor told me that my information is protected ...
Dr. Wang Yazhen Reply:
Hello, sir. Thank you for your hard work. Facing a disease itself requires a lot of courage and strength. That being said, regardless of whether you have this diagnosis or not, everyone has things they prefer to keep private, and being cautious about what others know means you ar...[Read More] Coping with Schizophrenia: Navigating Social Anxiety and Stigma
Am I Exaggerating My Mental Health Issues? Understanding Self-Perception
Exaggerating symptoms? / Feeling like you're not yourself? Hello, doctor. This year, I have received psychiatric treatment. During my follow-up visits, the doctor asks me questions, and I always tend to focus on the negative aspects of my situation. For example, when asked i...
Dr. Huang Jiabin Reply:
Hello: The situation described above is referred to as "dissociation." Dissociation occurs when, under strong psychological pressure, our subconscious attempts to exclude certain experiences, leading to a temporary inability to connect with those experiences on a subjec...[Read More] Am I Exaggerating My Mental Health Issues? Understanding Self-Perception
Facing Employment Discrimination: Seeking Guidance on Schizophrenia and Recovery
Please provide more context or specific information so I can assist you better? I have read the doctor's opinion several times, but I am very worried about employment discrimination and being marginalized. Actually, I just need to talk to people, and eventually, they will fi...
Dr. Tian Xinqiao Reply:
Hello, thank you for your letter. From our previous correspondence, I understand that you are facing challenges in adapting to your illness. When dealing with mental health issues, it is fundamentally recommended that you discuss your current condition and prognosis with a health...[Read More] Facing Employment Discrimination: Seeking Guidance on Schizophrenia and Recovery
Understanding Atypical Psychosis and ICD Code F29 Explained
Regarding atypical psychosis? Hello, doctor. What is meant by atypical psychosis? Additionally, what does the ICD code F29 refer to? I don't understand the English explanation, so I'm asking for your help! Thank you!
Dr. Huang Jiabin Reply:
Hello: Atypical psychosis is an older term that previously referred to what is now classified as F29, or "unspecified psychotic disorder." Unspecified psychotic disorder refers to the presence of psychotic symptoms, such as hallucinations and delusions, without a more d...[Read More] Understanding Atypical Psychosis and ICD Code F29 Explained
Navigating Life with Schizophrenia: Finding Happiness and Acceptance
How to become happier? Today, during my job search, I only mentioned my early diagnosis, as my current diagnosis of delusional disorder might be hidden. Although the doctor’s previous message had a positive impact, I just don’t know how to communicate my diagnosis to others. Perh...
Dr. Tian Xinqiao Reply:
Hello, thank you for your letter. The main topic of your inquiry is how to become happier, but the content seems to revolve around whether or not to disclose your psychiatric diagnosis to others and how to do so, which is causing you distress. In fact, both your mental health sta...[Read More] Navigating Life with Schizophrenia: Finding Happiness and Acceptance