Managing Emotional Instability: Sleep Issues and Anger Management
Emotional instability can lead to irritability and insomnia? Hello doctor, these issues have been happening for a long time. I have visited a mental health clinic, but the doctors just listened and didn’t provide any guidance. Therefore, I didn’t share much about my insomnia at n...
Dr. Wang Hongsong Reply:
Hello, from your letter, it seems that you are experiencing insomnia and emotional issues that have been troubling you for some time. The content of your message is somewhat fragmented, making it difficult to systematically understand the entirety of your problems. I recommend th...[Read More] Managing Emotional Instability: Sleep Issues and Anger Management
Understanding Emotional Instability in Depression: A Patient's Journey
Mood instability in depression? I am a patient with depression and have been on and off medication for over seven months. I recently started taking medication again three weeks ago after a break of more than a month. I want to know if this three-week period is considered real tre...
Dr. Liang Sunyuan Reply:
Hello: Depression can improve significantly with regular treatment. It is recommended to cooperate well with your outpatient physician; feel free to discuss any symptoms or concerns with them. Take care of yourself and cherish yourself, as it is not only for your own sake but als...[Read More] Understanding Emotional Instability in Depression: A Patient's Journey
Understanding Emotional Instability: Signs and Mental Health Concerns
Emotional instability Hello, doctor. Due to psychological factors, I resigned last year. During this period, I have had difficulty finding a job and have been worrying about work every day. This year, my mood has become very unstable; I feel that life has no meaning, I am easily ...
Dr. Zhong Mingxun Reply:
Based solely on the information you provided, I cannot definitively determine whether there is a mental illness present. However, it seems possible that you may have reached a level of depression. Given your childhood experiences and current anxiety, it appears that your distress...[Read More] Understanding Emotional Instability: Signs and Mental Health Concerns
Understanding Emotional Instability: Causes and Solutions for Mental Health
Emotional instability Hello Doctor, for the past two or three days, my emotions have been very unstable and I feel extremely low. I have no desire to talk to the people around me and I lack interest in many activities. Every day, I feel a heaviness in my chest, but I can't p...
Dr. Zhong Mingxun Reply:
I encourage you to express these feelings to your girlfriend. Sometimes, people can be in an unstable state, and mutual understanding is crucial. If these feelings persist for more than two weeks, I recommend seeking a thorough evaluation from a mental health professional.[Read More] Understanding Emotional Instability: Causes and Solutions for Mental Health
Struggling with Emotional Turmoil: A High School Girl's Journey
Sometimes it feels difficult to keep going..? Hello doctor, I am an ordinary high school girl. After experiencing many events, my emotions have been unstable. I have had thoughts of suicide multiple times, and I also engage in self-harm. I experience difficulty breathing and trem...
Dr. Liang Sunyuan Reply:
Hello: You mentioned that many things have happened before, leading to emotional instability, and perhaps those events are still affecting your mood. It's important to talk about your feelings with family and trusted friends. Accept that encountering bad situations can lead ...[Read More] Struggling with Emotional Turmoil: A High School Girl's Journey
Understanding Emotional Instability and Anger: When to Seek Help
Emotional instability and irritability? About three months ago, I started experiencing a lot of stress at home, but it wasn't due to academic pressure from my family. Just seeing my dad makes me feel extremely pressured and fearful. I find myself crying alone in my room ever...
Dr. Qiu Junda Reply:
Hello: Regardless of whether you are ill, it appears that you are experiencing some negative emotional behaviors that need urgent attention. It is advisable to consult or seek treatment at a nearby mental health facility to address these issues promptly. If visiting a medical fac...[Read More] Understanding Emotional Instability and Anger: When to Seek Help
Understanding Emotional Instability: Anxiety, Depression, and Sleep Issues
Emotional instability I visited a psychiatrist in the first half of the year due to frequent low moods and self-harm, as well as severe insomnia. Initially, the doctor diagnosed me with depression, but later re-evaluated and diagnosed me with anxiety disorder, prescribing medicat...
Dr. Qiu Junda Reply:
Hello: It appears that there are still some expressions of negative emotional behavior recently. Since you have already consulted a psychiatrist, it is recommended to continue your visits to facilitate improvement in your condition. Additionally, you may find it helpful to search...[Read More] Understanding Emotional Instability: Anxiety, Depression, and Sleep Issues
Understanding Emotional Instability: Signs of Depression or Stress?
Emotional instability I want to ask why I've been feeling very angry lately. When I try to explain the reasons for my anger to my partner and want to argue, I end up feeling even angrier and wanting to cry. Am I suffering from depression or is it just too much stress? This h...
Dr. Liang Sunyuan Reply:
Hello Vivi: The speed of emotional transmission in the brain is much faster than that of language, so emotions may arise first, causing one to cry even before words are expressed. Crying is also a form of emotional release; after crying, emotions may be alleviated, allowing for a...[Read More] Understanding Emotional Instability: Signs of Depression or Stress?
Understanding Self-Harm: Insights into Colleagues' Coping Mechanisms
Self-harm in three individuals? I have three colleagues, and since we work on a shift basis rather than a fixed schedule, I make new discoveries about them each time we meet. The first one has a scar on their hand that appears to be quite old. One day, they started covering it up...
Dr. Ding Shuyan Reply:
It is truly touching and admirable that you care for your colleagues and are willing to help them. In terms of approach, I believe it should be based on the level of friendliness and trust in your relationship with them. The reasons behind self-harming behaviors can vary widely; ...[Read More] Understanding Self-Harm: Insights into Colleagues' Coping Mechanisms
Understanding Worsening Symptoms in Persistent Depression Treatment
Worsening during the treatment process of persistent depressive disorder? Hello, doctor. Since the beginning of this year, I have been experiencing online bullying, which has led to prolonged emotional instability. I often feel anxious and fear social interactions. In the middle ...
Dr. Qiu Junda Reply:
Hello: I'm glad you brought up your concerns, and I hope to assist you. Firstly, regarding the depressive symptoms that started this year, since you have already sought medical attention, it's important to be open about your condition to facilitate your physician's...[Read More] Understanding Worsening Symptoms in Persistent Depression Treatment
Understanding Emotional Instability: Signs and When to Seek Help
Emotional instability Frequent irritability, emotional instability, and easily crying, along with periods of low mood, can indicate underlying mental health issues. A strong aversion to social interactions and a preference for solitude, along with extreme thoughts, may suggest co...
Dr. Ding Shuyan Reply:
Hello, it is important to consider whether these issues are taking up a significant portion of your time and affecting your daily life, work, learning, or interpersonal relationships. Additionally, you should assess whether the duration has been more than a week or two, rather th...[Read More] Understanding Emotional Instability: Signs and When to Seek Help
Understanding Emotional Instability: Causes and Coping Strategies
Emotional instability I have been prone to anxiety and nervousness since childhood, and my emotional reactions have always been intense. However, in recent years, my mood swings have become even more exaggerated; I often go from being angry one moment to happy the next, and I can...
Dr. Liu Runqian Reply:
Symptoms of depression include depressed mood, loss of interest, psychomotor retardation, difficulty concentrating, decreased appetite, insomnia, fatigue, feelings of guilt or worthlessness, helplessness, hopelessness, and suicidal thoughts or attempts, lasting for more than two ...[Read More] Understanding Emotional Instability: Causes and Coping Strategies
Am I Showing Signs of Anorexia? Understanding My Weight Concerns
Do I have signs of anorexia? I am 171 cm tall, weigh 49.2 kg, and have a body fat percentage of 16.7%. I have been underweight since childhood and have never reached a normal weight standard. I previously tried to gain weight but was unsuccessful, and all my medical check-ups hav...
Dr. Wang Xiumei Reply:
Based on your description, there seems to be an issue with anxiety, while the symptoms of anorexia are not yet apparent. It would be advisable to seek an evaluation at a nearby psychiatric outpatient clinic to assess for any anxiety-related disorders.[Read More] Am I Showing Signs of Anorexia? Understanding My Weight Concerns
Managing Emotional Instability: Seeking Help for Family Conflict
Emotional instability Hello, Doctor Dai: Due to my father's infidelity, he and my mother often have intense arguments. My mother cries and screams on the floor, and my father throws things (but he doesn't harm us). Their relationship has been like this since I was in el...
Dr. Dai Wanxiang Reply:
Hello Shane: Based on your description, it seems that long-term external stress has led to emotional instability, irritability, lack of motivation, and feelings of depression, which indicate symptoms of depression. Since the situation has not improved, I would recommend seeking a...[Read More] Managing Emotional Instability: Seeking Help for Family Conflict
Understanding Your Partner's Emotional Instability: Seeking Help Together
My boyfriend has unstable emotions? Hello, my boyfriend is usually a very humorous person, and we have a great time together. However, when he experiences allergies (he has very severe allergies), he tends to take out his frustration on others and gets angry. Additionally, when t...
Dr. Zhong Mingxun Reply:
My boyfriend is usually very humorous, but he loses control of his emotions every time he gets angry, and he completely disconnects from rational thinking, unable to consider the consequences. This may be related to some underlying psychological issues that he is unable to confro...[Read More] Understanding Your Partner's Emotional Instability: Seeking Help Together
Understanding Emotional Instability: Causes and Solutions
Emotional instability Hello Doctor: Recently, my emotions have been fluctuating; I can feel good one moment and suddenly become angry the next. However, I calm down shortly after getting angry, and sometimes I don't even know why I'm angry. I often regret my anger, and ...
Dr. Dai Wanxiang Reply:
Hello, based on your description, it seems that your emotional changes have been quite pronounced lately, with feelings of irritability, frustration, and regret intertwining, which may even lead to physical discomfort and affect your memory. I wonder if this is related to the str...[Read More] Understanding Emotional Instability: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Emotional Instability: Coping with Anger and Anxiety in Teens
Emotional instability? Doctor, I have been getting angry over small issues lately and feel like shouting, but I don’t want my family to know, so I hold it in. Besides feeling angry, I also cry. I’ve noticed that I unconsciously shake my legs when I’m angry, which I didn’t do befo...
Dr. Liang Sunyuan Reply:
Hello, high stress or negative emotions can affect learning, and poor academic performance can also lead to negative feelings, creating a reciprocal impact. It is possible that many stressors accumulate, causing physical and mental strain, leading to feelings of restlessness and ...[Read More] Understanding Emotional Instability: Coping with Anger and Anxiety in Teens
Managing Emotional Instability in Relationships: Seeking Help and Solutions
Emotional instability Doctor, I've realized that I can't control my emotions towards my boyfriend. I often blow small issues out of proportion. If he doesn't do things my way, I easily become angry and often act irrationally. I frequently mention breaking up, which...
Dr. Liang Sunyuan Reply:
Hello, Xiao Ru: When emotions are tense, it can feel like a stretched rubber band, where even a slight trigger can cause a strong rebound. It is advisable to find ways to relax your mood first; methods may vary from person to person and could include traveling, listening to music...[Read More] Managing Emotional Instability in Relationships: Seeking Help and Solutions
Emotional Instability After Taking Sleep Medication: Is It Normal?
Experiencing mood instability after taking sleep aids? I have been taking the white, elongated enteric-coated tablets of Ropinirole (10 mg) prescribed by my doctor. I take half a tablet at a time, and shortly after taking it, I do feel a bit dizzy, but I can still walk and think....
Dr. Liang Sunyuan Reply:
Hello Fan, Rohypnol is a medication used to treat insomnia. After taking the medication, it is recommended to go to bed as soon as possible and to avoid engaging in other activities, as this may lead to phenomena similar to sleepwalking or talking in one's sleep. Your rece...[Read More] Emotional Instability After Taking Sleep Medication: Is It Normal?
Understanding Intermittent Anger: Causes and Solutions for Emotional Turmoil
Experiencing intermittent rage that may even lead to physical violence? My male friend experiences periodic outbursts of anger, such as throwing things, kicking doors, and using verbal abuse. His father also has a very bad temper and frequently exhibits physical or verbal violenc...
Dr. Liang Sunyuan Reply:
Hello, based on your description, your friend may be experiencing emotional distress. Difficulty in controlling emotions and having pessimistic thoughts could indicate symptoms of depression. They have tried some methods, but the situation seems to be worsening. It is advisable t...[Read More] Understanding Intermittent Anger: Causes and Solutions for Emotional Turmoil