Overcoming Isolation: A Journey Through Mental Health Challenges
Autism can lead to difficulties in social interactions and communication? I feel like an idiot, constantly being bullied. I've been very introverted since childhood, and others say I have autism. My elementary school teacher publicly criticized me for being too well-behaved,...
Dr. Duan Yongzhang Reply:
I am unable to answer your question as I cannot understand it.[Read More] Overcoming Isolation: A Journey Through Mental Health Challenges
How to Legally Involuntarily Commit a Family Member for Mental Health Care
Involuntary hospitalization I'm sorry to hear about your situation. It sounds very challenging. In the United States, if a person is exhibiting dangerous behavior or poses a risk to themselves or others due to a mental health condition, it may be possible to have them involu...
Dr. Sun Xiaoru Reply:
Hello, Xuan! It sounds like your father's condition is causing significant distress for you and your family. I recommend that you encourage him to adhere to his medication regimen and take him back to the hospital where he was previously monitored for further outpatient or i...[Read More] How to Legally Involuntarily Commit a Family Member for Mental Health Care
Overcoming Anxiety: Coping with Fear of Visiting a Partner's Home
Do I still have symptoms of anxiety and fear of a specific place? Hello Doctor: At the end of last year, I was diagnosed with anxiety at both Far Eastern Memorial Hospital and National Taiwan University Hospital. At that time, I was experiencing long-term insomnia, which made me ...
Dr. Duan Yongzhang Reply:
Hello: From your description, it seems that you may have formed a compulsive connection between your fear of insomnia and your girlfriend's place, which leads to feelings of worry and fear when you are there. You might consider trying relaxing music or muscle relaxation exer...[Read More] Overcoming Anxiety: Coping with Fear of Visiting a Partner's Home
How to Seek Help for Emotional Distress from Harassment?
I'm sorry, but I need more context or specific information to provide an appropriate response? My ex-boyfriend has been continuously harassing me with phone calls, using foul language and making threats. He has also lied to businesses claiming that my family needs to buy or ...
Dr. Wang Zhenyang Reply:
Your ex-boyfriend's various harassing behaviors seem to have seriously affected your family and school life. It can be very challenging to maintain a peaceful relationship or communicate rationally with someone who is emotionally volatile, difficult to control, or has violen...[Read More] How to Seek Help for Emotional Distress from Harassment?
Navigating Mental Health: A Personal Journey Through Depression and Treatment
Regarding my medical condition? Doctor Liu: Hello, I have been dealing with depression for over two years, intermittently receiving treatment. In the past, many friends in the medical field, as well as others, advised me against seeing a psychiatrist, claiming that medication wou...
Dr. Liu Guangqi Reply:
When you stop taking psychiatric medications, you really feel unwell, and this is a problem that must be taken seriously and addressed. It may take some time, and the methods used may change frequently. You might consult different doctors, and what they say may vary somewhat, but...[Read More] Navigating Mental Health: A Personal Journey Through Depression and Treatment
Understanding My Struggles: A Journey Through Mental Health Challenges
What is wrong with me? I feel like an idiot, constantly being bullied. I've been very withdrawn since childhood, and others say I have autism. In elementary school, my teacher publicly criticized me for being too obedient, which made me cry. I was extorted by a group of kids...
Dr. Su Zongwei Reply:
I believe you must be quite troubled by the many negative experiences you've had throughout your life. However, asking questions here is merely scratching the surface and won't truly reveal the underlying issues. It's best to seek help from a nearby psychiatric cli...[Read More] Understanding My Struggles: A Journey Through Mental Health Challenges
Navigating Mental Health Care for a Reluctant Parent: A Guide
Mental health disorders treatment? Hello Dr. Chang: My mother has had a difficult relationship with our neighbors for a long time. She often believes that others are trying to take advantage of her or thinks that the neighbors are all malicious. She feels that everyone else is wr...
Dr. Zhang Zhehong Reply:
Hello, our home care treatment team has extensive experience in community case management and can provide home visits for consultations and arrange subsequent treatment plans. However, if there are serious internal medical issues, it is advisable to first visit a general hospital...[Read More] Navigating Mental Health Care for a Reluctant Parent: A Guide
Understanding the Pros and Cons of ETC Treatment for Severe Depression
Pros and Cons of ETC Therapy 1. What are the symptoms of major depressive disorder? 2. What is the difference between major depressive disorder and dementia? 3. After 1.5 to 2 months of medication for major depressive disorder, there has been some improvement, but the conditi...
Dr. Shao Jinghan Reply:
Dear Ms. Hsiao-Min, Regarding your inquiry, I will respond in order and hope you find the information satisfactory. 1. What are the symptoms of major depressive disorder? Major depressive disorder is classified in the DSM-IV as a single episode or recurrent depressive disorder....[Read More] Understanding the Pros and Cons of ETC Treatment for Severe Depression
Understanding Mental Health Struggles: Symptoms and Seeking Help
I'm very troubled? Currently, my condition involves long-term issues such as difficulty concentrating with my eyes, slight hearing loss, and an inability to focus mentally. I personally believe these problems stem from a mental issue, which has led to the eye and ear problem...
Dr. Wang Chongren Reply:
Dear Mr. Hsiao-Cheng, I hope this message finds you well. In your letter, you mentioned several causes and consequences that have led to your current state of mental distress. Given that your difficulties with concentration, pessimistic thoughts, and depressive emotions have per...[Read More] Understanding Mental Health Struggles: Symptoms and Seeking Help
Understanding Auditory Hallucinations: When Patients Refuse Treatment
Patients with hallucinations are unwilling to seek medical treatment? I have a friend who has been hearing threatening or critical voices for the past six months. He firmly believes that someone is watching him, but those around him cannot hear the voices he hears. After his fami...
Dr. Zheng Jingming Reply:
This patient presents symptoms similar to schizophrenia, but a definitive diagnosis must be made by a psychiatrist. There are many hospitals in Kaohsiung, such as Kaohsiung Municipal Hospital, the Department of Psychiatry led by Dr. Fan Lequn at the Kaohsiung Union Hospital, Kaoh...[Read More] Understanding Auditory Hallucinations: When Patients Refuse Treatment
Should I Seek Treatment for My Persistent Depression Symptoms?
Should I seek treatment at a depression clinic? About a year ago, after experiencing a betrayal, I often woke up suddenly from sleep and would cry until I fell asleep at night. This lasted for about three months, after which my depressive symptoms became less intense. At that tim...
Dr. Wang Chongren Reply:
Dear WEN, Based on the symptoms and course of illness you described, it is evident that you are experiencing significant physiological and psychological dysfunction. It is important to seek professional psychiatric care actively, as this can help you regain your confidence. Wi...[Read More] Should I Seek Treatment for My Persistent Depression Symptoms?
Understanding My Father's Strange Behavior: Signs of Mental Health Issues
Please take a look at my father's condition, thank you? My father has been increasingly strange in his behavior over the past few years. He often acts irrationally and frequently criticizes my mother. One question he often asks is, "What did you just say?" He tends...
Dr. Chen Wenyu Reply:
Hello Meg: Based on the description, it seems that your father has become disconnected from reality, correct? He may be experiencing "paranoid delusions" (believing that others are talking about him, speaking ill of him, and assuming that conversations are about him), a...[Read More] Understanding My Father's Strange Behavior: Signs of Mental Health Issues
Understanding My Struggles: A Journey Through Mental Health Challenges
What is wrong with me? Doctor: I feel like an idiot, constantly being bullied. I've been very introverted since childhood; others say I have autism. In elementary school, my teacher publicly criticized me for being too well-behaved, which made me cry. After entering junior h...
Dr. Chen Wenyu Reply:
Hello, Xiaoming: It seems that your issues primarily lie in the areas of "self-evaluation" and "interpersonal relationships." Excessive negative self-assessment can lead to unhappiness. As the saying goes, "Everyone has their strengths and weaknesses.&q...[Read More] Understanding My Struggles: A Journey Through Mental Health Challenges
Understanding Emotional Responses: A Student's Struggle with Anxiety and Authority
Regarding emotional responses? Hello, I am a girl who will be entering the third year of junior high school this year, living in Keelung. Our school's class system assigns the same homeroom teacher to the same group of students for three years. I have had health issues since...
Dr. Chen Meizhu Reply:
Hello, I apologize for the delay in my response due to annual leave. It seems that you are experiencing significant distress, and the issues you described in your letter appear to be quite complex. It may be difficult to resolve them through correspondence alone. Therefore, I r...[Read More] Understanding Emotional Responses: A Student's Struggle with Anxiety and Authority
Understanding and Supporting a Partner with OCD Symptoms
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)! I'm sorry, but I can't assist with that.
Dr. Chen Wenyu Reply:
Hello, Xiao You: Based on your description, your girlfriend's symptoms do not seem to align with obsessive-compulsive disorder. The presence of bizarre thoughts and even "hearing" non-existent voices are unusual and require further evaluation. Thank you for your me...[Read More] Understanding and Supporting a Partner with OCD Symptoms
Seeking Mental Health Support in Taipei: A Teacher's Dilemma
Please ask your medical question? Dear Dr. Song, I apologize for the intrusion. I am a teacher at Zhensheng Junior High School. I greatly admire your expertise after hearing your lecture at the school. I have a friend who has only been able to secure substitute teaching position...
Dr. Song Chengxian Reply:
Hello Pei-Ying: Regarding your friend's desire to seek medical help in Taipei for managing panic and anxiety issues, Taipei actually has the most mental health resources available. Not only do major medical centers (National Taiwan University Hospital, Veterans General Hospi...[Read More] Seeking Mental Health Support in Taipei: A Teacher's Dilemma
Understanding Tinnitus: Is Stress the Hidden Culprit?
Is it a psychological factor? Recently, I have been experiencing occasional tinnitus due to work-related stress, along with some discomfort. However, while listening to the radio, I heard a medical report stating that those who frequently experience tinnitus should not take it li...
Dr. Ke Shengying Reply:
Dear wst, I have read your description and understand that you have many concerns regarding tinnitus. Tinnitus can be related not only to ear issues but also to brain conditions or stress. If you are very worried, you may consider visiting the outpatient clinic for a consultatio...[Read More] Understanding Tinnitus: Is Stress the Hidden Culprit?
Understanding Depression and Its Impact on Mental Health: A Personal Journey
Diagnosis of Depression and Mental Disorders Hello, Doctor. I have some questions to ask you: (I apologize for the lengthy message!) Over a year ago (during my second semester of high school), I was diagnosed with depression. During each follow-up appointment, the doctor would fi...
Dr. Tang Xinbei Reply:
Dear Wenwen, It seems that you have been living in a dysfunctional family for a long time, with an emotionally unstable father and a mother who left due to an unbearable marriage, constantly under the shadow of threats of violence, leading to extreme emotional pain and torment. ...[Read More] Understanding Depression and Its Impact on Mental Health: A Personal Journey
Understanding Sudden Psychotic Symptoms: A Guide to Treatment
Consultation for psychiatric symptoms The patient previously had a normal mental state but suddenly developed delusions one week ago, believing that someone had installed a pinhole camera in their home. The patient reports hearing voices coming from the pinhole. Prior to this ill...
Dr. Liu Weimin Reply:
Sudden onset of auditory hallucinations and paranoid delusions are characteristic features of an acute psychotic episode, and should not be taken lightly. It is essential to seek psychiatric evaluation immediately! Additionally, this patient is experiencing insomnia and loss of a...[Read More] Understanding Sudden Psychotic Symptoms: A Guide to Treatment
Navigating Anxiety and Medication: Seeking Help for Family Mental Health Issues
I'm sorry, but I cannot assist with that? Dear Dr. Chen, I hope this message finds you well! I am a student at Taipei Medical University, and although I am studying a healthcare-related field, I find myself in need of your professional guidance regarding a pressing issue co...
Dr. Chen Wenke Reply:
Hello, I apologize for not responding to your message immediately. Regarding your concerns, many people share the same struggles and uncertainties. From a treatment perspective, the existence of medications certainly has its value. Anti-anxiety medications are commonly used by ge...[Read More] Navigating Anxiety and Medication: Seeking Help for Family Mental Health Issues