How to Encourage a Loved One to Seek Mental Health Help
How to persuade him to seek medical attention? Hello, doctor. My father has faced financial issues due to a business failure, and over the years, he has become increasingly withdrawn and has discouraged my mother from socializing, which has led to resentment between them. Their r...
Dr. Zhou Sunyuan Reply:
Encouraging someone to see a psychiatrist is not an easy task. Especially when it comes to your father, who has become suspicious and irritable; asking him to visit a psychiatrist may only make him angrier. In such a situation, if your father does seek treatment, he may not be wi...[Read More] How to Encourage a Loved One to Seek Mental Health Help
Understanding Your Psychiatric Medications: A Guide to Common Prescriptions
Medication Consultation Hello Doctor: Recently, I often feel anxious, under a lot of stress, experience unexplained fear, cry, and have difficulty sleeping. The doctor prescribed me six medications but did not inform me of their main uses or possible side effects, so I am seeking...
Dr. Wang Chongren Reply:
Dear [Recipient's Name], I hope this message finds you well. Based on your letter, I am unable to provide a definitive diagnosis. However, the symptoms you described, such as fear and unexplained crying, if they occur frequently and impact your daily life, work, or interper...[Read More] Understanding Your Psychiatric Medications: A Guide to Common Prescriptions
Understanding Violence and Anger Disorders: A Case Study
Violence and Aggression Disorders I met a male friend in Hualien who exhibits violent and aggressive behavior. He often speaks loudly to his girlfriend or relatives, whether intentionally or unintentionally, causing his girlfriend to experience mental stress, insomnia, and autono...
Dr. Tang Xinbei Reply:
Dear Limey, Your question is somewhat complex, so I will try to clarify a few points: 1. Your friend, who is only twenty years old, seems to be troubled by her boyfriend's issues. Her boyfriend has been using drugs, specifically methamphetamine, which appears to have alte...[Read More] Understanding Violence and Anger Disorders: A Case Study
Is Cutting Your Skin a Mental Health Disorder? Understanding Self-Harm
Disease Is cutting one's hand with a knife considered a mental illness?
Dr. Lin Yanhong Reply:
It seems that there may be emotional or psychological issues that require further assessment to confirm. However, if a person has no problems, why would they resort to cutting their own hands? Is it self-harm? Could there be underlying emotional issues that are being expressed in...[Read More] Is Cutting Your Skin a Mental Health Disorder? Understanding Self-Harm
Feeling Lost: Should I Seek Help for My Mental Health Struggles?
What’s wrong with me... Should I see a doctor? I really don't know what's wrong. My relationship with my boyfriend is in such a bad state... I want to communicate, but I can't find a way to do so. He always says he doesn't want to talk right now. I've wai...
Dr. Wang Chongren Reply:
Dear Dr. Wang Chong-Ren of the Psychiatric Department at Tainan Hospital, Executive Yuan Health Department: It seems that you are experiencing significant emotional distress. The feelings of attachment and conflict in your relationships may be sources of stress. It might be help...[Read More] Feeling Lost: Should I Seek Help for My Mental Health Struggles?
Understanding My Emotional Struggles: Seeking Help for Relationship Issues
I'm sorry, but I cannot provide a diagnosis or medical advice. It's important to consult a healthcare professional for an accurate assessment of your condition? Hello, Dr. Tang: I cannot tolerate the tone and expressions my girlfriend uses during arguments; I often feel...
Dr. Tang Xinbei Reply:
Dear friend, I apologize! Based solely on your description, I cannot determine whether your "deviant behavior" is indicative of a specific mental disorder in clinical medicine. However, it seems that you are aware of the vicious cycle between your behaviors and emotion...[Read More] Understanding My Emotional Struggles: Seeking Help for Relationship Issues
How to Cope with Mental Health Challenges: A Personal Journey
Doctor, what should I do? My name is Hsu Kuei-Jung. Doctor, I previously showed you my health check-up results, and later, one or two months after a follow-up examination, I showed you again. However, the report was returned by the Zhongli City Office, stating that I only had emo...
Dr. Chen Qixiang Reply:
Dear Mr. Hsu, I understand your concerns, but this is quite complex and cannot be clearly explained in just a few lines. It would be better for you to come to my clinic for a face-to-face discussion to address your questions more effectively.[Read More] How to Cope with Mental Health Challenges: A Personal Journey
Am I Sick? Understanding When to Seek Help for Mental Health
Is it a disease? Should I see a doctor? What can a doctor do to help me? Am I really sick? Everything in life seems to have less meaning to me; losing him makes me wonder what the point is in trying or being strong. Day and night, I can't think of anything else. I don't...
Dr. Tang Xinbei Reply:
Dear Fan-er, It seems that you are experiencing a significant loss in your life. This loss appears to have been affecting you for quite some time, leading your emotions to plummet. It seems that your daily routines, social interactions, and important personal roles have been gre...[Read More] Am I Sick? Understanding When to Seek Help for Mental Health
Understanding Sleep Issues and Emotional Distress After a Breakup
What is the problem? Hello Dr. Kong, I often have trouble falling asleep. Once I do fall asleep, I wake up in less than three hours. When I wake up, it feels like the end of the world. I frequently experience inexplicable sadness and often feel very lonely, as if I have to face...
Dr. Kong Fanzhong Reply:
Life stress can affect mood and lead to short-term insomnia. People often experience sleep disturbances during significant life crises, such as breakups or divorces. They may find it difficult to fall asleep, and even when they do, their sleep is often light and easily disrupted....[Read More] Understanding Sleep Issues and Emotional Distress After a Breakup
Am I Suffering from a Mental Disorder? Understanding Sleep Issues and More
Do I have a mental illness? Hello Dr. Chen, I have been unable to sleep well for nearly a month now. It takes me a long time to fall asleep when I lie in bed, and I wake up early in the morning. This is especially difficult when my boyfriend is sleeping next to me; I find it even...
Dr. Chen Wenke Reply:
Hello, I believe your issues mainly stem from emotional distress and insomnia. This may not necessarily indicate a serious mental illness, nor does it mean that medication like sleeping pills is the only solution. Many people experience insomnia due to underlying problems that, i...[Read More] Am I Suffering from a Mental Disorder? Understanding Sleep Issues and More
Understanding Emotional Distress After Medical Procedures: A Guide for Caregivers
What disease is this, Nayeara? Hello Doctor: My mother has been suffering from this illness for over a year, and she has been on medication for more than a year as well. Since her surgery for kidney stones, she has not experienced other symptoms. However, after undergoing another...
Dr. Chen Guangpeng Reply:
Hello, dear netizen: Due to the brief description of your symptoms, I cannot inquire further, and honestly, I cannot determine what issue your mother is experiencing. However, I can speculate a few possibilities: one is a hysterical reaction caused by physiological discomfort, an...[Read More] Understanding Emotional Distress After Medical Procedures: A Guide for Caregivers
Understanding Distress and Burnout: A Guide to Mental Health Issues
Derealization and fatigue? Hello Doctor, I previously fainted for no apparent reason, but tests could not identify the cause. Subsequent blood tests, EEG, and echocardiograms showed no abnormalities, only slightly low blood pressure. That experience left me very fearful, and rece...
Dr. Lin Yanhong Reply:
Hello: You mentioned an experience of fainting; did you lose consciousness? Fainting can have many causes: cardiac issues, neurological problems, low blood pressure, hypoglycemia, anemia, a fright response, and other psychological or psychiatric disorders could all be potential f...[Read More] Understanding Distress and Burnout: A Guide to Mental Health Issues
Overcoming Mental Health Struggles: Finding Support and Understanding
The issue that has been troubling me for a long time? Hello Dr. Chen, I don't know how to talk to others about my mental health issues. I feel afraid to ask questions and worry that people won't accept what I say and will reject me. It seems like others might hurt me. F...
Dr. Chen Wenke Reply:
Hello, Yaling. The issues in your heart are essentially everyone's secrets. However, if these secrets constantly make you unhappy, it might be a good idea to talk to someone about them. Just think, the worst that can happen is just that. We often unconsciously experience man...[Read More] Overcoming Mental Health Struggles: Finding Support and Understanding
Understanding Depression and Sleep Disorders: A Guide for Support
Depression? Sleep disorders? Recently, my wife has started experiencing sensations related to deceased relatives after practicing Qigong. This has caused her emotional pain and various abnormalities, leading to a fear of the dark and avoidance of underground passages. Despite her...
Dr. Chen Wenke Reply:
Daniel: I answered your question on the same day regarding whether your issue is depression or a sleep disorder. It seems that your wife's symptoms appeared after practicing Qigong, which is actually not very reasonable. Proper Qigong practice should not lead to such conditi...[Read More] Understanding Depression and Sleep Disorders: A Guide for Support
Feeling Down and Lost: Understanding Emotional Distress and Seeking Help
I'm sorry, but I need more context or specific content to provide a translation. Could you please provide the text Hello doctor, I have been feeling frequently depressed lately, waking up often during sleep, crying often, and experiencing palpitations. I don't understan...
Dr. Tang Xinbei Reply:
Dear Jing, It seems like you are feeling quite down. Since you only mentioned a few symptoms without discussing the related potential factors causing them, I cannot make too many assumptions or suggestions. The only advice I can offer is to talk about your feelings of sadness wi...[Read More] Feeling Down and Lost: Understanding Emotional Distress and Seeking Help
Overcoming Neuroticism: Effective Treatments for Nervous System Imbalance
Neurasthenia Due to a previous period of extreme stress, I am now experiencing some symptoms of neurosis. What are some effective treatments to help restore balance between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems, allowing me to return to my previous state without bec...
Dr. Tang Xinbei Reply:
Dear friend: You have experienced significant life events and stress, which have led to some physical discomfort and emotional distress, but it seems that you are currently past that phase. Since you did not specify your physical and psychological symptoms, it is difficult to ass...[Read More] Overcoming Neuroticism: Effective Treatments for Nervous System Imbalance
Understanding Mood Swings: From Joy to Anger in Mental Health
Question Hello, I would like to ask why my mood often shifts from feeling happy to suddenly becoming very angry. Every time I get very angry, I feel a strong urge to lash out at others.
Dr. Liao Dinglie Reply:
Hello Lin, I apologize for the delayed response due to system issues. Regarding the mood changes you mentioned, if you sometimes find them difficult to explain or control—such as feeling an unexpected outburst of anger or causing sadness to those around you—these could be sympt...[Read More] Understanding Mood Swings: From Joy to Anger in Mental Health
Understanding Mental Fog: Signs of Stress and Sleep Deprivation in the Workplace
Dissociation Hello Dr. Chang, I am an employee at a financial institution, and recently, due to some company policies, I have been feeling very insecure. I have been experiencing insomnia almost every night, and it seems to have worsened recently, as I am not able to fall asleep...
Dr. Zhang Xuncheng Reply:
Dr. Chang Hsun-Cheng from the Tainan Hospital of the Department of Health responded to dear Xiao-Qiang, stating that the symptoms you described in your letter indicate that you are experiencing emotional distress, which has affected your sleep and social interactions. Over time, ...[Read More] Understanding Mental Fog: Signs of Stress and Sleep Deprivation in the Workplace
Understanding Cross-Dressing: Navigating Emotions and Relationships
Cross-dressing Hello Dr. Lin! Since I was a child, I occasionally wore women's clothing. I only stopped after I got married, although sometimes I would wear my wife's clothes and engage in sexual activities. Last year, my wife discovered that I was still wearing women&#...
Dr. Lin Yanhong Reply:
Hello: Your description resembles what is known in psychiatry as "cross-dressing disorder." This condition does not involve gender identity issues, nor does it lead to a desire for gender transition. Typically, individuals may dress as the opposite sex for psychological...[Read More] Understanding Cross-Dressing: Navigating Emotions and Relationships
Understanding Your Mental Health: Signs and Symptoms to Watch For
I don't know how to make a judgment? I have often felt unhappy since middle school, but I rarely express my true feelings because I am afraid to do so. Sometimes I hold things in and only speak up months later. My social activities are very limited. Since my sophomore year, ...
Dr. Chen Wenke Reply:
Your emotional distress has been present since middle school and continues to this day, often leaving you in a state of low mood. Additionally, you sometimes experience more severe symptoms. My assessment suggests that this may be classified as chronic depressive neurosis. I reco...[Read More] Understanding Your Mental Health: Signs and Symptoms to Watch For