Headache, Psychiatry FAQ

Schizophrenia Hello Dr. Hsueh, I would like to ask under what circumstances can auditory hallucinations be recorded? Previously, I consulted Dr. Lin Mianzhang, who confirmed that I indeed experience auditory hallucinations and delusions of reference (suspected hallucinations). Th...

Schizophrenia Hello Dr. Chiu, I would like to ask under what circumstances can auditory hallucinations be recorded? Previously, I consulted Dr. Lin Mianzhang, who confirmed that I indeed experience auditory hallucinations and delusions (suspected hallucinations). There are three ...

Narcolepsy? Autonomic nervous system dysfunction anemia? Since one day at work, I suddenly felt the urge to sleep without any reason, and since then, it has been happening every day. The timing of these episodes is unpredictable, but they are more likely to occur after meals. I f...

Hello Dr. Wu: I would like to inquire about issues related to nursing homes? Hello, 1. Background 1. My late father suffered from schizophrenia and was often verbally and physically abused during my childhood. 2. My parents had a rather unusual marriage and social lif...

Should I consult a mental health specialist? Hello, doctor. Over the past year, I have been focusing on studying for exams, but I find it difficult to concentrate. I often think thoughts like "Why am I still alive?" and "This has no meaning," which distracts m...

Drug withdrawal Hello Doctor: I have been taking "Duloxetine 30 mg" for about 4 to 5 months due to long-term anxiety issues. This may stem from the six months I spent caring for my father, who had cancer, until his passing about six or seven years ago. I am unsure why I...

Can panic disorder be managed without medication? Hello, doctor. I have been dealing with panic disorder for over a decade. I previously consulted a psychiatrist once but have never taken medication because I feel panic about taking drugs. I believe my condition does not currentl...

Can panic/depression turn into bipolar disorder? Am I experiencing this situation? About seven to eight months ago, I experienced panic attacks that left me unable to get out of bed. I was preoccupied with thoughts of life and death, and I exhibited nearly all physiological respo...

Issues related to schizophrenia? Hello, doctor. From the moment I discovered this issue at the Chinese Medicine Hospital in Hsinchu, I have been prescribed over 20 different medications for the past three years, but none have been effective. I am very certain that this is not cau...

Fear of falling has become somewhat distressing, along with issues related to early awakening? Hello doctor, I have been waking up in the middle of the night recently. For instance, I woke up at 2 AM today and couldn't fall back asleep, even though I took sleeping pills befo...

Effects after head trauma? I previously experienced a loss of balance and hit the back of my head against a step on the roadside. For a brief period, I was unable to breathe and could not get enough oxygen. After that, I suffered from severe headaches for nearly half a day, follo...

Anxiety Disorder Consultation I have anxiety disorder and, due to the lack of side effects from the medication, I gradually reduced my dosage. I changed my intake of Lexapro from two pills a day to one pill a day, but my mental state remained poor. So, I switched to taking one pi...

Negative thoughts and forgetfulness? Hello, Doctor: Although I am only a first-year junior high school student, I have been troubled by some mental health issues recently, which have caused my mental state to deteriorate. I would like to ask if you could provide me with some advi...

Medication Consultation Hello, Doctor: I would like to briefly introduce my background. I started receiving psychiatric treatment in Nagasaki during the 8th and 9th grades. My current diagnoses are Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Depersonalization/Derealization (DP/DR) sympt...

Medication Consultation Hello, Doctor: I have been undergoing treatment for panic disorder and depression for five years now. The symptoms of panic have become more pronounced with age, often causing discomfort in my heart, difficulty breathing, and unexplained muscle pain. The f...

Can I participate in physical education classes after using Spironolactone? Hello Doctor, my daughter is currently in the 4th grade and has previously been diagnosed with ADHD. She is currently taking Concerta 18mg. She has been experiencing symptoms such as loss of appetite and ...

Anxiety/Panic-related Hello Doctor, my issue began over a year ago. Initially, I frequently experienced rapid heartbeats, shortness of breath, tingling in my scalp, and anxiety, which required me to lie down for a while to recover. The situation escalated after a workout when I c...

Schizophrenia Doctor, I took Ubiquinone and Anxiolytic medication last night, and when I woke up the next morning, I felt groggy and had a headache. Are these side effects? Is this considered normal?

Is there a disorder of the autonomic nervous system? Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing chest tightness and pain for a year now, and gradually I sometimes feel hot flashes similar to menopause. Over the past few months, I have frequently noticed pain in my upper right back, w...

Could this be autonomic nervous system dysfunction, or is there a possibility of other cognitive decline? I am a second-year medical student at a university in Taipei. Last week, I was under a lot of stress due to various commitments, which led to daily overwhelming pressure (eve...