Diagnosis, Psychiatry FAQ - Page 20

Insomnia and anxiety? Recently, I've been feeling low on energy, easily distracted, and experiencing dizziness. I have trouble focusing and lack motivation. I visited a Western medicine doctor who said my blood pressure is slightly high. How can I establish a normal routine?...

Nervousness - Fear - Wanting to cry - Nausea Hello, I would like to ask for advice regarding a friend of mine. She has suffered emotional and psychological harm due to poor social choices, which has led her to develop a fear of going out, increased anxiety, and nervousness when s...

Physical and mental fatigue? Hello doctor, when I was 16 years old, I experienced a traumatic event. I would wake up at night feeling scared. Later, during my military service, I had a minor conflict with a fellow soldier, and during training, I constantly heard threats from him ...

Major Depressive Disorder Hello, Doctor: I have been seeing a psychiatrist at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital since high school due to self-harm, for at least one to two years. The doctor conducted psychological assessments and stated that I needed psychotherapy. However, due to the...

A male classmate who is different from others? In class, there is a male student who sometimes suddenly shakes vigorously at irregular intervals. Occasionally, he makes a strange facial expression for a moment (then it goes back to normal; it's just a brief twitch). Sometime...

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...

It is recommended to seek treatment for depression at a large hospital or a specialized clinic? Should I go to a large hospital or a clinic for depression? What are the differences in treatment between a large hospital and a clinic?

Antisocial personality disorder (ASPD) can be challenging to treat, but it is not impossible Dr. Ding, I have dysthymic disorder and antisocial personality disorder. When I was three years old, I stood alone in a large room and suddenly realized that my life was surrounded by mon...

Social Anxiety Disorder? Hello, Doctor: When I engage in general social activities alone, I usually don't feel too anxious because I know they are just strangers I've met once and will forget quickly. I don't have to be responsible for them. However, when it comes ...

Panic disorder!? Depression? Or something else? Hello Doctor: My father had a panic disorder ten years ago, which was treated successfully, but it has relapsed in the past two to three years. However, I am uncertain if he is experiencing panic disorder again, as he does not seem ...

Discontinuation of Antidepressants Hello Doctor: Two weeks ago, I experienced symptoms related to health anxiety (palpitations, a desire to see a doctor for various health checks, and anxiety). After visiting a cardiologist, the doctor prescribed me a pink medication for palpitat...

Life is lived with great sorrow? When I was diagnosed with schizophrenia by my doctor, I must admit that I felt a bit unhappy. The reason is that previous diagnoses had not been as severe, and at that time, I didn't feel that I was in such a serious condition. So, when I tho...

Questions related to my younger brother (suspected Asperger's syndrome and ADHD) - I hope the doctor can provide answers? Hello Doctor: My younger brother, when he was around 7-8 years old, was diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome and tendencies towards attention deficit ...

What should the family members of patients who refuse to seek medical treatment do? Hello, doctor! In the previous discussion, I saw your suggestion for family members to encourage the patient to seek medical treatment for her psychiatric symptoms, but my daughter is very resista...

Is it autonomic nervous system dysfunction, depression, or bipolar disorder? Hello Dr. Jan, I really don't know what my condition is. I have trouble sleeping at night, my throat hurts, my whole body aches, and I often feel like I have a terminal illness. I'm losing moti...

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...

Anxiety issues? Thank you for your previous response. I have already followed up with the cardiology department to review my report. The diagnosis is autonomic dysfunction causing benign arrhythmia. The cardiologist informed me that this is due to emotional tension and stress. Ho...

Emotional instability Hello! Recently, I've been experiencing significant emotional instability, often getting angry and shouting. I find myself losing my temper easily when talking to family and friends, which is quite frustrating. I've even had thoughts of self-harm. ...

Psychological factors can lead to gastrointestinal discomfort? Hello Dr. Ding, my wife has been experiencing gastrointestinal discomfort that may be related to psychological factors. She has been vomiting frequently and has no appetite. She often feels bloated and has episodes of...

Is there definitely a problem? Hello Doctor, the patient's symptoms have many possibilities. After consulting with the psychosomatic department several times, I noticed that the doctors always seem to find some diagnoses (for example, there is no insomnia, yet the diagnosis ...