Understanding Depression: When to Seek Help for Your Partner
Do people with depression always need to seek medical treatment? My boyfriend is the same age as me; we are both high school freshmen. We started dating last April, but we don't talk much at school, possibly because I'm shy and don't dare to speak to him, even thou...
Dr. Chen Guangpeng Reply:
Hello, cat lover: Based on your description, it appears that your boyfriend has significant emotional issues, particularly characterized by emotional instability and impulsive self-harm (or even suicidal tendencies). From the symptoms you provided, I do not fully agree that he is...[Read More] Understanding Depression: When to Seek Help for Your Partner
Understanding Emotional Instability: Is It a Personality Disorder?
It is unclear whether there are any signs of personality disorders? Dr. Chen: Hello, I often find myself unable to control my emotions and easily lose my temper during arguments with my boyfriend. I tend to say hurtful things, as if that is the only way to express my feelings. Ho...
Dr. Chen Wenke Reply:
Hello, Xiao Yi. It is generally not easy to directly determine if someone has a personality disorder based solely on your letter. However, the emotional reactions you experience during conflicts with your boyfriend may not necessarily indicate abnormal behavior or a mental illnes...[Read More] Understanding Emotional Instability: Is It a Personality Disorder?
Understanding Cyclical Emotions: Signs of Mood Disorders and When to Seek Help
Can emotions have a cyclical pattern? Is it possible for emotions to be cyclical? I feel like I experience periodic irritability, where I become impatient with many things for a while. When interacting with those around me, I find myself becoming uncharacteristically irritable, a...
Dr. Chen Wenke Reply:
Hello, Xiao Nan. Based on your description, it seems we should consider the possibility of premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Symptoms of this condition often begin about 3-4 days before menstruation and can last for approximately a week, including the menstrual period. The symptoms pr...[Read More] Understanding Cyclical Emotions: Signs of Mood Disorders and When to Seek Help
Overcoming Emotional Instability: Seeking Help After Loss and Struggles
Emotional instability Since my grandmother and grandfather passed away one after the other, it took me ten years to learn to let go when my grandmother died. I was only about ten years old at that time! I haven't had a genuine smile on my face since then. After finally comin...
Dr. Chen Wenyu Reply:
Hello, dear: It is a normal reaction to feel longing and sadness after the loss of a loved one, and these feelings typically begin to subside within six months. You were only ten years old at that time, and it took you ten years to find peace, which may be related to your inheren...[Read More] Overcoming Emotional Instability: Seeking Help After Loss and Struggles
Is It Depression? Understanding Emotional Eating and Mental Health
Is this depression? I am a 17-year-old girl, and for about a year now, I have been experiencing emotional instability, which leads me to binge eat and then purge. I have tried to control it, but I fail every time. I feel guilty about eating, yet I constantly feel empty and compel...
Dr. Chen Wenyu Reply:
Hello, Ane: Your issue is not just depression; based on the symptoms described, it has even reached the level of "psychogenic binge eating disorder," which is different from what most people experience. I believe you are aware of this. You need to seek assistance from a...[Read More] Is It Depression? Understanding Emotional Eating and Mental Health
Navigating Anxiety and Sleep Issues After Stopping Amitriptyline
I'm sorry, but I need specific content to translate. Please provide the text you would like me to Hello, I would like to ask about my situation. I previously took the medication TRYPTANOL (Amitriptyline) 25mg for nearly a year, taking it almost every night before bed. It was...
Dr. Zhang Xuncheng Reply:
Dr. Hsün-Cheng Chang from Tainan Hospital's Department of Psychiatry responded: Dear Xiaoya, Tryptanol is a traditional tricyclic antidepressant that is not only used for patients with depression but also for helping those with insomnia and headaches. This medication is not ...[Read More] Navigating Anxiety and Sleep Issues After Stopping Amitriptyline
Understanding Your Mental Health: Coping with Sleep Issues and Anxiety
What is wrong with me? I'm not sure what's going on. Recently, I've been experiencing almost constant insomnia and vivid dreams, and this has been going on for quite a while. I previously consulted a doctor who mentioned that my sleep quality was poor and prescribe...
Dr. Chen Wenke Reply:
Xiao Hui: Based on your description, it does seem that there is an issue. However, I still recommend that you consult a physician. Insomnia is often a symptom of various underlying problems, and emotional distress usually has its causes that need to be addressed. It's import...[Read More] Understanding Your Mental Health: Coping with Sleep Issues and Anxiety
Can Dissociative Identity Disorder Be Treated Effectively?
Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) Can dissociative identity disorder be treated?
Dr. Zhang Zhehong Reply:
Actually, dissociative identity disorder is very rare! Can you tell me the specific issues that are troubling you? For example: insomnia, emotional instability, interpersonal difficulties, auditory sensitivity, or feeling like someone is out to get you.[Read More] Can Dissociative Identity Disorder Be Treated Effectively?
Understanding the Differences Between Antisocial and Passive-Aggressive Personalities
What are the differences between antisocial personality disorder and passive-aggressive personality disorder? I think these two personality types are quite similar; what are the differences between them?
Dr. Chen Wenke Reply:
According to the DSM-IV diagnostic criteria, the descriptions of Antisocial Personality Disorder and Passive-Aggressive Personality Disorder are as follows: Antisocial Personality Disorder is characterized by deceit and manipulation of others, which are core traits of this disord...[Read More] Understanding the Differences Between Antisocial and Passive-Aggressive Personalities
Understanding Claustrophobia: Anxiety, Diagnosis, and Insurance Implications
Claustrophobia is an anxiety disorder characterized by an irrational fear of confined spaces. Individuals with claustrophobia may experience intense anxiety or panic attacks when they are in situations such as elevators, small rooms, Hello, last year around mid-year, I experience...
Dr. Chen Meizhu Reply:
Hello: Based on your description, you are experiencing significant anxiety. If your restlessness and agitation have been causing disruptions in your daily routine and affecting your work or academic performance, it is advisable to seek an evaluation and early treatment from a psy...[Read More] Understanding Claustrophobia: Anxiety, Diagnosis, and Insurance Implications
Do I Have Claustrophobia? Understanding Anxiety and Its Impact on Health
Do I have claustrophobia? Hello, last year around mid-year, I experienced an exacerbation of sinusitis, which caused breathing difficulties. Before consulting a specialist, this led to a series of symptoms including insomnia, chest tightness, and trembling. The most frightening e...
Dr. Li Junren Reply:
Hello, the situation you described may be indicative of anxiety and panic attacks. Simple anxiety and panic, if they occur only under physiological or psychological stress (for example, in your case, due to sinusitis affecting breathing and fear of surgery), can be considered a n...[Read More] Do I Have Claustrophobia? Understanding Anxiety and Its Impact on Health
Do Bipolar and Depression Medications Cause Weight Gain or Loss?
Medications for bipolar disorder can lead to weight gain in some individuals? Hello, doctor. Recently, I was chatting with a friend who works in counseling. He mentioned that several of his students with bipolar disorder gained weight after starting medication. He also saw news r...
Dr. Chen Jianzhi Reply:
Hello, Moon: Some medications used to treat bipolar disorder can indeed lead to weight gain. If this is a concern, it is advisable to discuss with your physician the possibility of adjusting the medication. Generally, it has been observed that when mental or emotional instability...[Read More] Do Bipolar and Depression Medications Cause Weight Gain or Loss?
Understanding Unpredictable Phenomena: A Personal Journey with Schizophrenia
Confusion I experience auditory hallucinations and delusions, and I have been diagnosed with schizophrenia in psychiatry. I have undergone involuntary treatment, but I do not need medication for control and live a normal life. I wonder why people do not believe in unpredictable p...
Dr. Huang Xiangxiong Reply:
Patients with schizophrenia often experience hallucinations that can have a significant negative impact on their well-being, such as emotional instability, disrupted sleep, impaired reality perception, and in severe cases, a loss of self-control leading to destructive or aggressi...[Read More] Understanding Unpredictable Phenomena: A Personal Journey with Schizophrenia
Understanding Mental Health Challenges: A Journey Through Emotions and Aspirations
Psychosomatic issues Dear Dr. Tang, Thank you for your previous guidance, which has not only brought me much comfort but also encouraged my primary physician to help alleviate my medical expenses. I was initially hesitant to speak up, but your kind words gave me the courage to d...
Dr. Tang Xinbei Reply:
Dear Xiao Jie, I am glad to hear that your condition has improved! After reviewing your statement, it seems that the emotional instability caused by the illness still persists. If medications are not taken regularly, discomfort may arise. Therefore, I strongly recommend that you...[Read More] Understanding Mental Health Challenges: A Journey Through Emotions and Aspirations
Understanding Self-Harm: When to Seek Help for Emotional Distress
I'm sorry Hello, doctor: I am someone who does not express my emotions in front of others (especially anger). When I try to suppress my emotions, I sometimes harm myself. Initially, when I felt bad, listening to music would help me feel better. Gradually, I started turning t...
Dr. Tang Xinbei Reply:
Dear Ting: It seems that your emotional distress has been ongoing for quite some time. You feel quite lonely, scared, and helpless! You care a lot about how others perceive you, and you feel that no one understands you. You struggle to control your own behaviors and often find yo...[Read More] Understanding Self-Harm: When to Seek Help for Emotional Distress
Understanding Mental Health Struggles: Seeking Help and Hope for Recovery
Mental illness Hello Doctor: I am still troubled by mental health issues. Yesterday, I visited the Sacred Heart Hospital for treatment, and after taking the medication, I felt much better physically. I explained my symptoms to the doctor: I still have poor memory, a strange feeli...
Dr. Lin Yanhong Reply:
Hello, your symptoms appear to be what is referred to in the field of psychiatry as comorbidity of multiple disorders, including anxiety, depression, panic, and obsessive-compulsive symptoms. This condition can be challenging to treat, but there is still hope. Your medication is ...[Read More] Understanding Mental Health Struggles: Seeking Help and Hope for Recovery