Understanding the Challenges of Diagnosing Mental Health Issues
The doctor is unable to determine whether there is a genuine mental health issue? Hello doctor, I started experiencing auditory hallucinations and delusions at the age of 23, but at that time, I didn't believe I was ill. My family forced me to seek medical help, and the doct...
Dr. Wang Zhenyang Reply:
Hello, online user: It sounds like some of your symptoms are indeed troubling you, but it seems that the doctors have not yet been able to resolve your issues. I recommend that you find a physician to regularly follow up with, so that they can truly understand your problems and p...[Read More] Understanding the Challenges of Diagnosing Mental Health Issues
Facing the Past: Navigating Mental Health and Regret
I'm not sure how to proceed? Hello, Doctor: Since I was diagnosed with affective psychosis at the age of 20, I have been receiving treatment at a psychiatric outpatient clinic. If you have seen my previous inquiries, you would know this. Since childhood, I have made many mis...
Dr. Lin Mianzhang Reply:
Hello, Dole: The issues you mentioned must be causing you a lot of distress. However, there are many aspects that I am not very clear about, and it might not be convenient to discuss the details online. Since you have been regularly visiting a psychiatrist, have you talked to you...[Read More] Facing the Past: Navigating Mental Health and Regret
Understanding Restless Legs: Insights on Mental Health and Diagnosis
Legs moving around? I experience this condition while sitting, and taking Ritalin hasn't significantly improved it. I have consulted a neurologist, but no issues were found. I would like to ask for your opinion, doctor. Additionally, do all patients with schizophrenia qualif...
Dr. Wang Yaoting Reply:
1. The movement of the legs may not necessarily be a side effect of medication; other conditions such as anxiety and physical health issues can also contribute to this. The specific medications you are taking, as well as the timing and frequency of the symptoms, can affect the as...[Read More] Understanding Restless Legs: Insights on Mental Health and Diagnosis
Coping with Schizophrenia: Tips for Managing Social Anxiety and Depression
Disease Consultation I have been feeling troubled lately about having schizophrenia and how to face crowds. I am still afraid of others knowing about my condition and I am also very concerned about depression. As a result, I don't talk much with people because I fear they wi...
Dr. Huang Xiaoxian Reply:
Hello, thank you for your question. Schizophrenia is generally considered a chronic condition, and it is recommended to maintain stable medication. With proper treatment, there is a high chance of living a normal life and working. I can tell that you are concerned about others kn...[Read More] Coping with Schizophrenia: Tips for Managing Social Anxiety and Depression
Can Schizophrenia Patients Qualify for Disability Benefits?
Disability Handbook Is it possible for patients with schizophrenia to be denied a disability certificate due to the absence of functional impairment, meaning they do not qualify?
Dr. Wu Enliang Reply:
Hello, netizen: Of course there are many recovered patients who do not have a handbook! If there is no functional impairment, then it certainly does not meet the criteria for disability. For example, John Nash was a patient with schizophrenia, but his functioning was so good that...[Read More] Can Schizophrenia Patients Qualify for Disability Benefits?
Understanding Disability Certification for Schizophrenia: Key Insights
Disability Handbook I would like to ask if I am diagnosed with schizophrenia but my thoughts are clear and I am able to take care of myself, does that mean I do not qualify for a disability certificate? My current goal is to avoid obtaining a disability certificate. Can the docto...
Dr. Wu Enliang Reply:
Hello, everyone: Many people are diagnosed with schizophrenia but do not have a disability certificate because their daily functioning is not impaired; they are individuals in recovery. Have you seen the movie "A Beautiful Mind"? It is based on a true story. John Nash, ...[Read More] Understanding Disability Certification for Schizophrenia: Key Insights
Can Overcoming Schizophrenia Qualify You for Disability Exemption?
Disability Handbook I have been diagnosed with schizophrenia and qualify for a disability handbook. In order to function well and not rely on the handbook, I am working hard to improve my life and manage my condition better. Is it possible for me to become someone who no longer q...
Dr. Huang Xiaoxian Reply:
Hello, thank you for your question. Generally speaking, the disability certificate is issued when your condition causes a certain level of functional impairment. It will be regularly assessed for re-evaluation. If you simply do not wish to continue holding the certificate, you ca...[Read More] Can Overcoming Schizophrenia Qualify You for Disability Exemption?
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
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
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
Struggling with Job Changes and Sleep Issues: Seeking Psychiatric Guidance
My question? Hello, Doctor: I have previously communicated with Dr. Ding Shuo-Yan, and I’m not sure why he has disappeared from the list. May I consult you? After all, you are also one of the popular doctors! My question is: I have changed jobs again, having worked in over 30 to ...
Dr. Liang Sunyuan Reply:
Hello Jason: With each setback, try to extract lessons from it. For instance, this time the alarm clock was taken away, causing you to oversleep; perhaps you need an additional alarm clock or to activate the alarm function on your phone. Based on your description, you are determi...[Read More] Struggling with Job Changes and Sleep Issues: Seeking Psychiatric Guidance
Understanding Environmental Adaptation Disorder and Social Anxiety
Adjustment Disorder Hello, doctor. I have an introverted personality and feel very anxious when going out. In unfamiliar environments, I feel tense and am afraid to talk to people. I usually don't speak much and struggle to express what I want to say; sometimes, I can't...
Dr. Su Zongwei Reply:
Please discuss the follow-up treatment options in detail with your physician.[Read More] Understanding Environmental Adaptation Disorder and Social Anxiety
Struggling with Mental Health: Finding Hope in Darkness
Living is exhausting? Since the fourth grade of elementary school, I have had trouble remembering things, which has resulted in consistently ranking among the last in exams. No matter how much I try to memorize, my mind goes blank. This continued into junior high school, where I ...
Dr. Liang Sunyuan Reply:
Hello: The path in life is not solely about studying; acquiring a skill or having a good work ethic are also significant advantages. Past setbacks may diminish one's confidence, but the ability to navigate life is built over time. I suggest you listen to your inner voice, id...[Read More] Struggling with Mental Health: Finding Hope in Darkness
Navigating Mental Health Challenges: Reapplying for Disability Certification
Disability Handbook I received my disability certificate on April 30, 2008. I failed the re-evaluation in June 2011. Can I apply again? I often struggle with speech, resulting in short and incomplete sentences and difficulty conveying my thoughts, which significantly limits my da...
Dr. Liang Sunyuan Reply:
Hello, the assessment for disabilities requires a period of follow-up treatment and evaluation to determine that recovery is not possible in the short term and that there is a significant impairment. Therefore, the prerequisite is to undergo regular follow-up treatment and evalua...[Read More] Navigating Mental Health Challenges: Reapplying for Disability Certification
Navigating Social Challenges and Employment in Mental Health Contexts
Some questions? I am currently helping out at home and have become accustomed to household tasks. However, unfortunately, according to the employment service center's assessment, this does not count as work. Sometimes I feel that this might be why I have never truly stepped ...
Dr. Ding Shuyan Reply:
Hello, based on your previous inquiries and the current question, it seems that interpersonal relationships have always been a concern for you. Having few friends and lacking social skills can sometimes stem from personality traits, but the influence of mental health issues may a...[Read More] Navigating Social Challenges and Employment in Mental Health Contexts
Understanding Schizophrenia: When to Seek Specialized Care
Please have the doctor help clarify? In general, among psychiatric disorders, is schizophrenia considered the most severe? Can it be managed in a clinic? Although clinic-based physicians are typically experienced practitioners, I would like to know if a patient's condition c...
Dr. Ding Shuyan Reply:
Hello, the underlying logic of your question resembles the approach taken in internal and external medicine, which is not particularly suitable for mental illnesses. As internal and external diseases become more severe, they may require referral to a medical center for surgical i...[Read More] Understanding Schizophrenia: When to Seek Specialized Care
Navigating Employment Challenges with Mental Health Issues in Taiwan
I want to go to work? Hello, doctor: I don't know the name of my illness. I have a disability certificate and a major illness card. The major illness card is for condition 296 (previously prescribed by a doctor), and my current disability certificate is for category 295【12】【...
Dr. Ding Shuyan Reply:
Hello, your desire to change the current situation and start looking for a job is actually a very good first step. No matter how ambitious your goals are, they all begin with that small step. Given your age and the lack of work experience over the years, finding a job can indeed ...[Read More] Navigating Employment Challenges with Mental Health Issues in Taiwan
Understanding Legal Responsibility in Cases of Assault by Mentally Ill Individuals
Legal Responsibility Hello, doctor. I would like to ask you about a recent incident involving a child of a friend who was assaulted by a man with a mental health disability certificate. This man entered the school and attacked the child without reason, resulting in injuries that ...
Dr. Chen Wenyu Reply:
Dear concerned mother, There is no regulation that holding a mental and physical disability handbook exempts one from criminal liability. Since he understands revenge and is capable of using tactics to block others during school commutes, his actions cannot be classified as &quo...[Read More] Understanding Legal Responsibility in Cases of Assault by Mentally Ill Individuals
Overcoming Social Anxiety and Depression: A Journey to Mental Wellness
Nothing works; frustration, sadness, fear, depression, unhappiness, and anxiety? Psychological Evaluation Report: The doctor stated that it is not Asperger's syndrome, but you still experience social anxiety and depression. You want to apply for a disability certificate, but...
Dr. Lin Junyuan Reply:
Hello, it seems that your condition is more complex. To ensure the quality of your treatment and protect your privacy, I recommend that you opt for an in-person consultation. Collaborating with healthcare professionals will better assist you with your situation![Read More] Overcoming Social Anxiety and Depression: A Journey to Mental Wellness
Best Chronic Care Hospitals in Taichung for Mental Health Patients
Hospitals with better facilities for chronic disease management in Taichung City and County? Hello, doctor. My father is currently receiving treatment in a chronic care ward at a private hospital in Taiping, Taichung County. He holds a mild mental disability certificate, but rece...
Dr. Wu Peijun Reply:
Hello! "Good service and reasonable charges" are indeed difficult to define objectively, especially from a physician's perspective, which may lead to a conflict of interest. Attached are the addresses and phone numbers of hospitals in Taichung City that have chroni...[Read More] Best Chronic Care Hospitals in Taichung for Mental Health Patients