Emotions, Psychiatry FAQ - Page 13

Is it possible to have dissociative identity disorder and PTSD? Event 1: I remember when I was very young, I went to the creek to have a barbecue. I went down to play in the water by myself and ended up drowning. The current was too strong for me to swim back up, and I forgot wha...

I am very worried that I might be sick? Hello, Doctor. I know that I am a very pessimistic person. Since I discovered breast lactation last September, I have been very anxious about whether I have cancer. However, after blood tests and an ultrasound, the doctor said I was normal ...

Physical and mental discomfort? Sometimes I feel discomfort in my chest when I have a lot on my mind. However, I have allergic rhinitis, so I'm unsure if it's a physical issue or a psychological one. Sometimes my emotions affect me, leading to self-talk that causes ches...

Will parents be notified if a minor seeks medical treatment on their own? Thank you for the previous response, doctor. Because my parents married late, there is a significant age gap, and their views are quite traditional. If I talk to them about my feelings, they often respond b...

Depression Hello, Doctor: I recently finished my internship at an elementary school, and before the graduation ceremony, I felt very reluctant to leave the school and the children, especially a girl I particularly liked. She possesses many qualities I admire, and we interacted fr...

Feeling insecure and lacking self-esteem? Hello Dr. Wu, I have always felt very insecure and self-conscious about myself, but my self-esteem is particularly strong. In the past, I thought I had no friends because I didn't look good, but now when someone says something though...

Is hospitalization necessary? Will a follow-up appointment be needed? Hello, doctor. I am reaching out because I have been in a lot of pain lately. I previously had depression and was hospitalized due to a suicide attempt, but shortly after being discharged, I stopped taking my m...

Affective Disorder Hello, Doctor: About a year ago, I started to realize that I am different from others, and upon reflection, I think the signs began about eight years ago. I find it difficult to understand when others cry, even during family funerals, which doesn't surpris...

If you suddenly feel irritable and hopeless to the point of harming yourself, it is important to seek medical attention. You should consider seeing a doctor or a mental health professional? Since I became aware of myself, I started to hit myself around the time I was in middle sc...

How to encourage patients with illness anxiety to seek medical care? Hello, doctor. My brother is 28 years old and has often experienced discomfort in specific areas of his body since childhood. He frequently undergoes examinations and exhibits anxiety, constantly researching onl...

What should I do? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing unexplained dry heaving and rapid heartbeat lately, and I find myself needing to take deep breaths to catch my breath. I also have persistent abdominal cramps and headaches. Even when I am extremely tired at night, I still ...

In moments of emotional distress, individuals may find it difficult to control themselves and may end up taking an excessive amount of medication? Hello, doctor. I am currently receiving treatment at a mental health clinic, with regular follow-ups once a month. I initially sought...

Shortness of breath? Hello, I would like to seek professional advice. I am very worried as a mother of two children. On December 12, I accidentally fell and fractured my coccyx. Could this pain trigger autonomic nervous system dysfunction? I have sought medical attention and have...

I can't sleep because I'm feeling restless? Foods rich in tryptophan are generally not recommended. If one does not want to rely on benzodiazepine medications, what are some alternative ways to improve sleep? My family member passed away in the oncology department on Ch...

I'm not sure if I'm sick; what are the symptoms? I have a history of self-harm and wrist-cutting suicide attempts, but I am now in vocational school. Recently, I have been feeling very annoyed and exhausted, easily irritated, and I find everything and everyone around me...

Involuntary movements of the limbs and sleep talking during sleep? Hello, doctor. For the past three to four years, I have experienced involuntary movements of my limbs while sleeping (my partner says this usually occurs within the first 15 minutes of falling asleep). During time...

My girlfriend is experiencing significant emotional instability? Recently, my girlfriend often breaks down emotionally over minor issues. There was a period when she was doing better, but now it's not the case. We argue over trivial matters, and then she starts hyperventilat...

Transference Hello, Doctor: I have been seeing a male physician regularly since the third year of junior high school due to bullying in school and family background issues. Now I am in the second year of high school and have been diagnosed with depression and anxiety. I have week...

Drug problem Hello, Doctor. Many years ago, in a moment of impulse, I allowed a stranger to perform oral sex on me (I was wearing a condom). Afterward, I unexpectedly discovered that the person was a drug user (apparently using methamphetamine). Since then, I have undergone testi...

There is often significant anxiety in relationships? I had a crush on a girl in middle school, and I confessed my feelings to her. After the confession, our relationship remained as ordinary classmates. Later, when I entered high school, she attended the same school, but we had f...