Can You Drink Alcohol While Taking Xanax and Celexa?
Zanax and Klonopin alcohol consumption? Due to social anxiety disorder, the doctor prescribed Xanax 0.5 mg to be taken once in the morning and once in the evening, totaling twice a day. Additionally, they prescribed Cymbalta 12.5 mg, also to be taken once in the morning and once ...
Dr. Song Chengxian Reply:
Hello Mr. Gao, it is indeed not advisable to suddenly discontinue Xanax after using it for more than six months, as this can lead to various uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms. I recommend that you discuss with your physician about gradually tapering the dosage before stopping the...[Read More] Can You Drink Alcohol While Taking Xanax and Celexa?
Facing Family Crisis: Seeking Help for Mental Health Struggles
Doctor, what should I do? Do I have to endure this for many more days? I'm really sorry to hear that you're feeling this way. It's very important that you talk to someone who can help you, such as a mental health professional or a trusted person in your life.
Dr. Lin Junyuan Reply:
Hello, it is great to hear that you have been consistently taking your medication recently, and the progress you've made over the past year has empowered you to support others. I believe you have the wisdom and capability to adapt to the upcoming changes in your life (your b...[Read More] Facing Family Crisis: Seeking Help for Mental Health Struggles
Managing Intrusive Thoughts: Insights and Solutions for Mental Health
Thinking insertion Is there a way to treat this symptom? My thoughts come one after another, and I completely lack self-control. Doctor, how do ordinary people think and process their thoughts? I am currently taking Risperdal 2. I used to think it was just random thinking, but ev...
Dr. Zhang Jiafen Reply:
Hello, based on your letter, it is not entirely clear what specific issues you are experiencing. However, I believe that in addition to medication, incorporating behavioral therapy could be more effective in addressing your concerns. For instance, you might try writing down your ...[Read More] Managing Intrusive Thoughts: Insights and Solutions for Mental Health
Understanding Health Anxiety: Coping with Fear of Serious Illness
What is wrong with me? This situation has persisted for over a year now. Initially, I experienced rectal bleeding, and the doctor diagnosed it as internal hemorrhoids. After undergoing a ligation procedure, my condition improved, but I still occasionally have mild bleeding, which...
Dr. Zhang Jiafen Reply:
Hello, actually caring for your own physical and mental health is a manifestation of self-love. However, since physical and mental changes can be rapid and vary depending on time, place, and circumstances, they naturally come with fluctuations in function. Regardless of social st...[Read More] Understanding Health Anxiety: Coping with Fear of Serious Illness
Understanding Psychiatric Medications: Risks, Treatment, and Recovery Insights
Pharmacological properties of psychotropic medications? 1. Is it true that psychiatric medications can cause fetal deformities and intellectual disabilities? How can these risks be avoided? 2. Are hallucinations truly a brain issue and not related to religion at all? Is medicat...
Dr. Liang Sunyuan Reply:
It is recommended to discuss with a physician during pregnancy, as some medications are safer while others carry certain risks. However, if untreated conditions during pregnancy lead to emotional instability and worsening symptoms, there may also be risks to the fetus. Therefore,...[Read More] Understanding Psychiatric Medications: Risks, Treatment, and Recovery Insights
Understanding and Addressing Emotional Instability in Young Children
The condition of the child? Hello, Doctor: 1. A child under the age of eight is exhibiting unstable emotions triggered by stimuli, resembling the erratic behavior of a character in a television show, alternating between laughter and crying, and cursing at others. I would like t...
Dr. Song Chengxian Reply:
Hello Mandy, indeed, young children have limited verbal abilities and sometimes cannot express their experiences as clearly as adults. This is where pediatric psychologists and child psychiatrists, who specialize in this field, can be of assistance. Therefore, it is best for the ...[Read More] Understanding and Addressing Emotional Instability in Young Children
Struggling with Mental Health: Seeking Help for Self-Harm and Anxiety
Hello, I don't know what to do? Hello doctor, I visited you over two years ago. After taking medication, I self-harmed, and my family decided to dispose of all my medication. As a result, I often feel very distressed. Initially, I experienced sleepwalking, and later I became...
Dr. Lin Junyuan Reply:
Hello MM, you mentioned, "I know there is something wrong, but I don't know what to do." Recognizing that there is a problem is the first step towards improving your situation! While I cannot remember all the cases I have seen, I am glad that you are willing to con...[Read More] Struggling with Mental Health: Seeking Help for Self-Harm and Anxiety
Understanding Sleep Talking and Emotional Outbursts: Treatment Options
Sleep talking? Hello, doctor! I would like to ask you some questions. My family member often talks in their sleep at night, and they do so very loudly, frequently disturbing the neighbors. Is there a way to treat this issue? Additionally, they often experience emotional breakdown...
Dr. Ding Shuyan Reply:
Talking in one's sleep indicates unstable sleep patterns, which can be caused by various factors such as high stress, anxiety disorders, or the consumption of alcohol and medications. Additionally, some individuals may have a predisposition that leads to sleep disturbances. ...[Read More] Understanding Sleep Talking and Emotional Outbursts: Treatment Options
Understanding Medication for Emotional Instability: When Is It Necessary?
Please provide the question you would like me to respond to? Hello Dr. Ding: I apologize, but I don't quite understand your response. Is the recommendation to take medication due to having an illness? (I find that a bit frightening), or is it that even people without mental ...
Dr. Ding Shuyan Reply:
Hello, please refer back to my second response. The content mentioned that medication is just one of the options. The three suggestions I provided earlier can be tried first, and they are not related to medication, nor did I address whether you have a mental illness. Generally, o...[Read More] Understanding Medication for Emotional Instability: When Is It Necessary?
Understanding Emotional Instability: Insights on Psychogenic Disorders
Psychoneurosis Hello, Doctor. I have some questions to ask you. Recently, I attended a dance performance with a female friend. During the performance, she exhibited signs of emotional instability, crying continuously, and at times, her head would involuntarily sway to the rhythm ...
Dr. Ding Shuyan Reply:
Hello, when watching movies, dramas, and various artistic performances, each person's feelings can vary greatly, which is somewhat related to individual experiences and personalities. It is difficult to determine whether your friend's reactions are unusual; some individ...[Read More] Understanding Emotional Instability: Insights on Psychogenic Disorders
Signs of Bipolar Disorder: Understanding Emotional Instability
Is there bipolar disorder? Dr. Ding: I would like to inquire about my partner's condition. 1. She has difficulty controlling her emotions, with extreme mood swings and tends to have strong emotional reactions to even minor issues. 2. During arguments, she repeatedly reiterat...
Dr. Ding Shuyan Reply:
Hello, I have also seen many people without bipolar disorder who exhibit similar behaviors! Wishing you both a deepening relationship. Sincerely, Dr. Ding Shuo-Yan.[Read More] Signs of Bipolar Disorder: Understanding Emotional Instability
Managing Blood Pressure Fluctuations Linked to Emotional Instability
Blood pressure often fluctuates due to emotional instability? Dear Doctor, In mid-March of this year, I visited the hospital for a check-up due to feeling unwell. The doctor informed me that my heart is larger than normal, and I also have high blood pressure and elevated cholest...
Dr. Li Zhengfeng Reply:
Hello: First of all, thank you for your letter. According to your message, it seems that you are currently suffering from psychosomatic disorder. The causes of psychosomatic disorders are not solely psychological; it is a condition characterized by the interaction between physica...[Read More] Managing Blood Pressure Fluctuations Linked to Emotional Instability
Understanding Symptoms of Long-Term Insomnia and Emotional Instability
What are the symptoms? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about my long-term insomnia and emotional instability. I sometimes experience loss of control, such as yelling at people and throwing things. My emotions feel strange, as if I can't control them. I also have sudden ou...
Dr. Li Zhengfeng Reply:
Hello: First of all, thank you for your letter. Based on what you described, the hallucinations and delusions do seem to be symptoms of a mental illness. Patients with mental disorders are often not fully aware that they are unwell, which can lead to a lack of seeking medical att...[Read More] Understanding Symptoms of Long-Term Insomnia and Emotional Instability
Understanding Care Options for Patients with Mental Health and Mobility Issues
I would like to inquire about the target population served by this hospital? Hello, I would like to inquire about the target population for your nursing home services. Our family has a member with a mental illness who experienced a crisis last year, resulting in lower limb paraly...
Dr. Wang Zhenyang Reply:
Hello, Sweet Potato: You have a family member with a mental illness and lower limb paralysis, which I believe has affected the quality of life for you and your family. Regarding your concerns, here are a few suggestions: (1) You should first visit a nearby hospital with a psychia...[Read More] Understanding Care Options for Patients with Mental Health and Mobility Issues
Understanding Care Options for Patients with Mental Health Issues
Regarding the target population of nursing homes? Hello, I would like to inquire about the target population for your nursing home services. In my family, there is a patient with a mental illness who experienced an incident last year, resulting in lower limb paralysis and bowel f...
Dr. Xie Dicheng Reply:
Hello, Although our institution is named a "rehabilitation hospital," our primary focus is on providing services for individuals with "depression, various psychosomatic disorders, acute episodes of mental illness, or post-episode mental rehabilitation treatment.&...[Read More] Understanding Care Options for Patients with Mental Health Issues
Understanding Long-Term Emotional Instability: Causes and Solutions
Long-term emotional instability? I often experience mood swings that last for several months, not just for a short period. For no apparent reason, my mood can suddenly plummet, leaving me feeling extremely low. I find no joy in anything and feel incredibly lonely, as if I am all ...
Dr. Duan Yongzhang Reply:
Hello! Based on this description alone, it is not possible to determine whether there is an illness. If needed, please seek assistance at an outpatient clinic. Thank you for your inquiry.[Read More] Understanding Long-Term Emotional Instability: Causes and Solutions
Am I Depressed? Understanding Symptoms and Medication Options
Am I a patient with depression? I went to see a psychiatrist today. After struggling for a long time, I finally gathered the courage to visit Chang Gung Memorial Hospital's psychiatry department. I'm not sure if I have depression; I have had suicidal thoughts, self-harm...
Dr. Li Zhengfeng Reply:
Hello: First of all, thank you for your letter. The symptoms you described, such as insomnia, low mood, and suicidal thoughts and behaviors, are indeed indicative of depression. Clinically, individuals with lower resilience to stress are more susceptible to developing depression....[Read More] Am I Depressed? Understanding Symptoms and Medication Options
How to Differentiate Between Depression and Bipolar Disorder?
Is it depression or bipolar disorder? Hello, I have been troubled by this issue for a while because I have been unsure about how to see a doctor. I used to have no problems with sleep, but in the past year or two, due to some family issues and some matters concerning friendships ...
Dr. Duan Yongzhang Reply:
Hui: Hello! Based on your description, it is not easy to determine whether you are experiencing depression or bipolar disorder, and it is also possible that neither applies. However, regardless of the diagnosis, your sleep disturbances and emotional instability leading to self-ha...[Read More] How to Differentiate Between Depression and Bipolar Disorder?
Understanding Generalized Anxiety Disorder: Seeking Help and Support
Is it generalized anxiety disorder? Recently, I have been feeling anxious. I have experienced this before, but I managed to overcome it with the support of my friends and other focal points in my life. Now, due to unemployment and isolation at home, I feel lonely. Although I don&...
Dr. Duan Yongzhang Reply:
Hello! I can sense that you are currently struggling with feelings of anxiety. You have experienced similar lows in the past, and I believe you can overcome this one as well. Your condition may not necessarily be "generalized anxiety disorder"; it could also be symptoms...[Read More] Understanding Generalized Anxiety Disorder: Seeking Help and Support
Managing Emotional Instability: Tips for Better Sleep and Well-Being
Unstable...! Dr. Lee: Hello! Lately, my mood has been very fluctuating. Whenever I am alone upstairs on the computer, I always feel very down. This summer, due to relationship issues, whenever I try to calm down, I can't help but think of many things, especially the breakup ...
Dr. Li Zhengfeng Reply:
Hello Sean: First of all, welcome to your letter. It is completely normal for a person's emotions to fluctuate, and feeling down can often be one of the causes of insomnia. Mild insomnia and depression may not require medication for treatment. By incorporating enjoyable leis...[Read More] Managing Emotional Instability: Tips for Better Sleep and Well-Being