Understanding Emotional Distress: Sleep Issues and Mental Health After a Breakup
Frustration Hello, I would like to ask about some issues I've been experiencing. It has been six months since I broke up with my girlfriend at the beginning of the year, and due to some family factors, I have been facing the following problems: Over the past six months, I of...
Dr. Duan Yongzhang Reply:
Hello: Based on your description, you may be exhibiting tendencies of depression. It is common for individuals to feel down after experiencing a breakup or other stressful events, often accompanied by sleep disturbances, changes in appetite, and difficulty concentrating. Typicall...[Read More] Understanding Emotional Distress: Sleep Issues and Mental Health After a Breakup
Finding Hope After Heartbreak: Coping with Loss and Meaninglessness
I feel like I can't go on living? I'm sorry to hear that you're feeling this way. It's important to talk to someone who can help you, such as a mental health professional.
Dr. Wu Junyi Reply:
Hello: Experiencing disappointment and losing a loved one can indeed be a significant blow to anyone, and it can affect one's emotional state to varying degrees. If you are willing, consider visiting a nearby psychiatric or psychosomatic clinic for a consultation. Please see...[Read More] Finding Hope After Heartbreak: Coping with Loss and Meaninglessness
Frequent Arguments with Girlfriend: Understanding Emotional Triggers
Often argue with my girlfriend over trivial matters? I often feel upset over trivial matters and tend to complain a lot. When I hear her responses, it feels like she doesn't care and is very casual about it. I don't know if it's because of my impatient personality ...
Dr. Dai Wanxiang Reply:
Hello, based on your description, it is difficult to determine whether there are any psychiatric issues. It may be related to both individuals' personalities and interaction patterns, which require mutual growth and adjustment to change. However, if emotional distress become...[Read More] Frequent Arguments with Girlfriend: Understanding Emotional Triggers
Understanding Paranoid Schizophrenia: Treatment and Support Options
Paranoid schizophrenia? Hello Dr. Chen, My younger brother has been experiencing significant stress since his military service, leading to a diagnosis of schizophrenia. He currently holds a moderate disability certificate. In the mornings, he takes one tablet of Sulpride and on...
Dr. Chen Yixing Reply:
Hello, Xiaoming: Regarding your question, I would like to address it in two parts: symptoms and diagnosis. Most patients with schizophrenia indeed experience auditory hallucinations, which may disappear after treatment or manifest as delusions or disorganized thinking. Concerning...[Read More] Understanding Paranoid Schizophrenia: Treatment and Support Options
Coping with Persistent Anger: Strategies for Emotional Healing
How to cope with persistent anger? I have been insulted, and even after three months, I still feel very angry when I recall the same situation. The more I try to avoid thinking about it, the more it keeps resurfacing in my mind. I have read psychology and self-help books, but not...
Dr. Duan Yongzhang Reply:
Hello: I'm not sure what you mean by "formal treatment." If you are experiencing ongoing emotional distress that affects your appetite and sleep, and you are unable to self-regulate, you can seek care at a psychiatric outpatient clinic.[Read More] Coping with Persistent Anger: Strategies for Emotional Healing
Understanding Nighttime Anxiety and Emotional Distress: A Guide
Mental health issues I sometimes have trouble sleeping at night and often feel very restless. I frequently feel like crying and wonder if others dislike me. Occasionally, I have stolen money from my family and colleagues (once). I don't know what to do.
Dr. Lin Yuzhong Reply:
Xiao Wen: The issue of emotions is quite broad, and your description is also very general, making it difficult to pinpoint the exact problem. It is advisable to consult a psychiatrist regarding emotional issues, sleep problems, and stealing behavior.[Read More] Understanding Nighttime Anxiety and Emotional Distress: A Guide
How to Move On: Coping with the Emotional Aftermath of Abortion
How to forget? Hello Doctor: I am 29 years old. I have been pregnant before, but I had no choice but to terminate the pregnancy because I couldn't bring the child into the world. I thought I would forget about the abortion, and there were days when I didn't think about ...
Dr. Duan Yongzhang Reply:
Hello: Forgetting may not necessarily solve the problem. If you continue to experience emotional distress, please seek assistance from a psychiatric outpatient clinic directly.[Read More] How to Move On: Coping with the Emotional Aftermath of Abortion
Understanding Irritability: A Guide to Mental Health Support
Impatience Hello Doctor: My older brother is a quiet person who doesn't share his thoughts with his wife, parents, siblings, or friends. I don't know when it started, but he has become irritable, often interrupting others before they finish speaking. This has been going...
Dr. Duan Yongzhang Reply:
Xiao Hui: Hello! Your brother's panic attacks are likely caused by the accumulation of long-term stress and emotional distress. It is indeed necessary for him to seek treatment. Unfortunately, he has not yet been able to receive assistance from a psychiatrist, which must be ...[Read More] Understanding Irritability: A Guide to Mental Health Support
Do I Have Depression? Understanding Symptoms and Seeking Help
Am I suffering from depression? Hello Doctor: I would like to ask if my symptoms require me to see a doctor for treatment. Since childhood, my mother often compared me to my sister. Whenever my grades dropped, she would frequently call me worthless, saying things like "Why d...
Dr. Duan Yongzhang Reply:
Yulin: Hello! It is necessary for you to visit a psychiatric outpatient clinic. It seems that you have been experiencing emotional distress for many years, and facing it alone can be very challenging. Many individuals with similar issues have found improvement after seeking treat...[Read More] Do I Have Depression? Understanding Symptoms and Seeking Help
How to Seek Help for Emotional Distress from Harassment?
I'm sorry, but I need more context or specific information to provide an appropriate response? My ex-boyfriend has been continuously harassing me with phone calls, using foul language and making threats. He has also lied to businesses claiming that my family needs to buy or ...
Dr. Wang Zhenyang Reply:
Your ex-boyfriend's various harassing behaviors seem to have seriously affected your family and school life. It can be very challenging to maintain a peaceful relationship or communicate rationally with someone who is emotionally volatile, difficult to control, or has violen...[Read More] How to Seek Help for Emotional Distress from Harassment?
Coping with Grief: Navigating Emotions During a Loved One's Illness
Claire Dear Dr. Duan, Hello, my mother has recently been diagnosed with cancer and has only a few months left to live. I am the only daughter in the family, and while I am not afraid of the hard work involved in caring for her, I am terrified of losing her. In front of others, I...
Dr. Duan Yongzhang Reply:
Claire: Hello! Facing the impending farewell of a beloved family member is indeed a difficult challenge in life. Your mother needs your companionship and care now more than ever, so I hope you take good care of yourself. It is natural to feel sad and shed tears in your current si...[Read More] Coping with Grief: Navigating Emotions During a Loved One's Illness
Coping with Emotional Instability: When to Seek Psychiatric Help
Feeling emotional all the time... what should I do? Hello, I would like to ask... I have been very emotional since middle school. I dislike being alone and am afraid of not being cared for. If the people around me ignore me even a little, I feel irritated and start to hystericall...
Dr. Liu Guangqi Reply:
Everyone needs care, and it's natural to fear loneliness. Experiencing emotional distress and hysteria under pressure can be troubling, especially if it leads to self-harming behaviors, which is even more concerning. This issue is sometimes discussed in conjunction with alco...[Read More] Coping with Emotional Instability: When to Seek Psychiatric Help
Understanding and Addressing Hair-Pulling in Children: A Guide for Parents
Psychological counseling I would like to ask a question: I have a sixth-grade child who has exhibited a very strange behavior over the past couple of months, which has caused me a lot of concern. He has been pulling out his own hair, and there is now a bald patch on the top of hi...
Dr. Chen Meizhu Reply:
Hello: Based on your letter, it seems that your child may be suffering from trichotillomania, which could be related to emotional distress. A definitive diagnosis can only be made after an evaluation by a physician. It is recommended that you take your child to a medical facility...[Read More] Understanding and Addressing Hair-Pulling in Children: A Guide for Parents
Facing Nightmares: Seeking Help for Mental Health Struggles
The nightmare has returned, please help me....? I am almost 50 years old and, like most people, I have been living under the pressures of work and family without giving it much thought. Recently, I never expected that the nightmares I had suppressed for two to three decades would...
Dr. Sun Xiaoru Reply:
Dear Mr. Lao Fang, From your description in the letter, it is clear that you are currently experiencing significant mental stress and emotional distress. I recommend that you seek a nearby psychiatrist for evaluation and assistance with your current situation. Based on your past...[Read More] Facing Nightmares: Seeking Help for Mental Health Struggles
Do I Need Therapy? Understanding Depression and Recovery
Do I need to seek medical consultation? Hello, doctor: I would like to ask if, after leaving the environment that initially triggered my depression, I could recover without seeking treatment. If I encounter similar environments or situations in the future, will I relapse? I have ...
Dr. Ye Yuki Reply:
Dear Qingsky user, I regret to read in your second letter that you have withdrawn from school. I must apologize for saying that I cannot definitively determine whether you are suffering from depression based solely on online information. Even in cases of depression, each individ...[Read More] Do I Need Therapy? Understanding Depression and Recovery
Navigating Mental Health Challenges: Reflections on Academic Pressure and Self-Doubt
My condition? Dear Doctor, I previously sent you a letter confirming my impending expulsion, and I have decided to prepare thoroughly for my job search exams. However, during this preparation process, I find it difficult to concentrate as I often think about the past. I want to ...
Dr. Ye Yuki Reply:
Dear Qingsky user, I regret to read in your second letter that you have withdrawn from school. I must apologize for saying that I cannot definitively determine whether you are suffering from depression based solely on online information. Even in cases of depression, each individ...[Read More] Navigating Mental Health Challenges: Reflections on Academic Pressure and Self-Doubt
Understanding Mental Exhaustion: Symptoms, Support, and Treatment Options
What is mental exhaustion syndrome? What is mental exhaustion syndrome? If my friend has this condition and says that his doctor told him it will never get better and can only be managed with medication, how can we help him? What symptoms might he experience? Recently, he has bee...
Dr. Chen Wenyu Reply:
Hello, regarding your "friend," are they also around your age? The term "mental exhaustion syndrome" seems a bit unusual. Is it really true that it won't get better for a lifetime? That sounds too absolute. Perhaps there was some miscommunication in what ...[Read More] Understanding Mental Exhaustion: Symptoms, Support, and Treatment Options
Understanding Your Mental Health: When to Seek Help
What is wrong with me? Hello, I am a fifth-year student in a vocational program. Recently, I have been feeling a lot of pressure due to issues at home and school. I feel emotionally low, want to cry, have thoughts of suicide, and feel like everyone is against me. Should I seek tr...
Dr. Chen Wenyu Reply:
Hello Fei Fei: Everyone experiences stress and may face some difficulties in adaptation, but if you reach the point of "wanting to commit suicide," it is important to seriously address your emotional distress. Therefore, you should seek an evaluation from a psychiatrist...[Read More] Understanding Your Mental Health: When to Seek Help
Coping with Heartbreak: Understanding Loss of Appetite and Dizziness
Loss of appetite and dizziness after a breakup? Hello, doctor... I recently broke up with my boyfriend after nearly three years together. He was my first love, and during our relationship, I became very dependent on him, making him the center of my life. Since he proposed the bre...
Dr. Tang Xinbei Reply:
Dear Ms. Y: Just after the Qixi Festival, on the eve of the Mid-Autumn Festival, you suddenly broke up with your first love after nearly three years of dating. This is indeed a significant blow for many people! I can understand the intense feelings of separation and loss that yo...[Read More] Coping with Heartbreak: Understanding Loss of Appetite and Dizziness
Understanding Sleep Issues and Emotional Distress: When to Seek Help
Please ask your question? Hello Doctor: I often experience insomnia and dream frequently. I frequently feel emotionally low, suffer from headaches, restlessness, anxiety, and have a poor appetite. However, when I am feeling frustrated or under stress, I find myself unconsciously ...
Dr. Chen Wenyu Reply:
Hello Sue: The physiological and psychological aspects are mutually influential; physical issues can affect sleep and mood, and conversely, emotions can impact physical health. What have you been worrying about lately? What thoughts keep you awake at night? Have you identified th...[Read More] Understanding Sleep Issues and Emotional Distress: When to Seek Help