Emotions, Psychiatry FAQ - Page 14

Lipid-lowering medication Hello Doctor: Yesterday I was prescribed Propranolol, but this morning I was completely unable to function due to dizziness. In the afternoon, I took Ritalin, and by the evening, I felt very fatigued. It seems that the effects of yesterday's medicat...

Depression: A Sense of Hopelessness for the Future I have been taking medication, but it hasn't had much effect on my emotions. I often find myself complaining to my mom about various things. During my therapy sessions, I struggle to manage my emotions and ended up leaving t...

Emotional instability I thought I was a very cheerful person, but during my final year before graduation, I discovered that I had cancer. Initially, I was very scared and worried about whether I would die. In the same month, a family member was diagnosed with terminal cancer. Thi...

Is it autonomic nervous system dysfunction? Hello, doctor. About a month ago, I experienced muscle twitching for the first time around my eye socket and left calf, which made me very anxious and I frantically searched for information online, fearing it might be a motor neuron dis...

Relieving Anxiety Disorders Hello doctor, I was previously diagnosed with mild anxiety by a physician, who advised that I could take medication when symptoms arise. However, sometimes the anxiety comes on very suddenly and unexpectedly. I would like to ask the doctor how I can al...

I'm not sure if I need to consult or see a doctor? Hello, doctor. I would like to know if my situation requires consulting a physician. It’s a bit lengthy, so I appreciate your patience in reading through it. Thank you for taking the time to help me! Since childhood, I have...

Self-harm related issues Hello Doctor, I have been feeling very down lately. When I get angry, I tend to scratch my hands, feet, and face with my nails, hit walls, pull my hair, and binge eat. After these actions, I feel terrible about myself. I also struggle with insomnia and of...

Consultation for headaches and other symptoms resulting from long-term self-harm? When I encounter unpleasant situations, I tend to strike a specific area of my head forcefully with my finger joints, which occasionally causes pain in that area. This symptom has persisted since hi...

Emotional instability Hello, doctor. I am currently in the second year of junior high school and I have issues with emotional instability. I often cry for no apparent reason. Sometimes, when my emotions suddenly surge or when I encounter certain situations, I feel very irritable ...

Is this an illness? I used to find everyone around me unbearable and inexplicably disliked those close to me. I had thoughts of self-harm, experienced intense mood swings, and was easily saddened. One day, my family asked my primary care physician about my situation, and the doct...

Thanatophobia is more common? Hello, doctor. Since childhood (starting from elementary school or kindergarten), I have often experienced an overwhelming fear of death when lying in bed. It is a profound and indescribable fear that comes from deep within. I understand that healthy...

Inability to control emotions? Hello Doctor: First of all, thank you for taking the time to read and respond to this article. I have been struggling with significant emotional issues; I cry easily, become emotional, and feel sad over very minor things. My tear ducts seem uncontro...

Are you feeling unwell? I feel so exhausted. I can't understand why others don't feel this way, but I do. I hate socializing; it drains so much of my energy. I'm afraid that others won't like or accept me, but it's impossible to avoid social interactions ...

I'm not sure how to move forward? Hello, I have been diagnosed with affective psychosis by a psychiatrist since I was 20 years old, and I have been receiving psychiatric treatment ever since. My condition has worsened significantly due to various reasons. From the age of 20 ...

Easily experience anxiety and panic in specific locations? Panic attacks occur only when I go to a specific location (a breakfast shop), and it's only that place that triggers them; I don't feel anxious in other locations. It's a bit concerning since nothing has ev...

Am I really overly sensitive, or am I just pretending? Or do I have a problem? I’ve been feeling really confused lately about my emotions; I don’t know if I’m sad or happy. My mood swings so quickly that when I return to my room, I either cry for two or three hours or feel comple...

I don't know if I'm just complaining without any real illness? Hello, doctor. Since middle school, I have felt that my study efficiency is very poor; it takes me a long time to read an article. However, due to my competitive nature, I am willing to spend a lot of time i...

Hyperventilation Hello Dr. Hsiao, I have been experiencing excessive hyperventilation every day, which is quite distressing. The doctor prescribed me Lonazep (Lorazepam) to take one tablet a day. I would like to know if Lorazepam has a therapeutic effect or if it is merely suppre...

Feeling dizzy all day... Could this also be due to autonomic nervous system dysfunction? Anxiety medication: Anban 1 tablet daily (half a tablet before napping at noon), Mirtazapine half a tablet before bed. Duration of medication: Started around November last year, nearly a year...

Constant intermittent lows, and usually when there is no issue, my mood suddenly shifts with any stimulation? Hello Doctor, I previously asked questions #142143 and #157705. During the time of #157705, I often felt inexplicably sad and even cried suddenly once. After a few days, ...