Navigating a Relationship with a Partner Who Has Mild Autism
Mild Autism Spectrum Disorder My boyfriend was diagnosed with mild autism as a child. He actively participates in social groups now, wanting to change his previously silent personality. However, there have been instances where he expresses his emotions in an explosive manner. For...
Dr. Zhang Jiexin Reply:
If someone has been diagnosed with mild autism, they may still exhibit the following characteristics: 1. A fixation on their own thoughts 2. Poor communication and planning skills 3. Limited interests 4. Deficient communication skills 5. Rigid thinking with a lack of flexibility ...[Read More] Navigating a Relationship with a Partner Who Has Mild Autism
How to Identify and Discuss Your Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder
Could you please tell me if I have bipolar disorder? I have been experiencing anxiety since the year before last. My mood changes very quickly, and sometimes I even pull out my own hair. I can easily feel extremely low due to minor issues, and I often sleep for more than 13 hours...
Dr. Chen Guangpeng Reply:
Dear Little Cookie Online Friend, I read your letter and am very concerned to hear that you are suffering from emotional disturbances. Based on your description, and due to certain details and other symptoms that cannot be fully clarified, I can currently suggest two possible di...[Read More] How to Identify and Discuss Your Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder
How to Support a Partner Struggling with Suicidal Thoughts?
What should I do? Hello, doctor. I'm the one who asked you before, Pi Pi. I know my boyfriend often talks about suicide, which is not good. He frequently mentions it, and I really feel pressured being with him. I have told him, "Don't use suicide to threaten me.&qu...
Dr. Chen Wenyu Reply:
Hello, Pi Pi: Has he ever engaged in self-harm or attempted suicide? If so, the likelihood of reoffending is significant, and caution is essential. From a physician's perspective, any mention of suicide is treated with utmost seriousness; we have more experience and capabili...[Read More] How to Support a Partner Struggling with Suicidal Thoughts?
Concerns About My Father's Mental Health: Seeking Professional Advice
I’m really worried about my dad? Hello Dr. Hsieh, I have some questions regarding my father that I would like to ask you. About four to five days ago, my father started telling us that he has been having trouble sleeping at night, often waking up after only three to four hours a...
Dr. Xie Qingzhou Reply:
Hello! As you mentioned, your father is currently experiencing symptoms such as sleep disturbances and difficulty concentrating. Since many mental health disorders, as well as physiological or pharmacological factors, can lead to similar symptoms, it is recommended that you take ...[Read More] Concerns About My Father's Mental Health: Seeking Professional Advice
Understanding Anxiety and OCD: A Student's Mental Health Journey
Psychological distress I live in Taichung City and am currently studying Environmental Engineering and Science at Feng Chia University, having just entered my freshman year. I have a younger brother and a younger sister. I am experiencing some psychological distress; I feel very ...
Dr. Chen Wenke Reply:
Hello, Shaohua: From your description, I can clearly sense your anxiety and helplessness. It seems that the three hospitals you visited provided you with similar answers. My perspective is also quite similar. You are under a lot of pressure, and your family may not understand the...[Read More] Understanding Anxiety and OCD: A Student's Mental Health Journey
Understanding Cognitive Decline and Learning Difficulties in Young Adults
Cognitive Decline in Learning Ability and Intelligence Hello Doctor: Recently, some difficult-to-understand issues have arisen with my friend, who is in their twenties. At the end of June this year, around the end of the semester, my friend began to experience some learning and d...
Dr. Lin Yanhong Reply:
Hello: Your friend's issues include cognitive decline in learning and intelligence, emotional blunting, and social withdrawal. The functional impairments in daily life indicate that there may be problems with his brain. However, to ascertain the exact issue, it is essential ...[Read More] Understanding Cognitive Decline and Learning Difficulties in Young Adults
Struggling with Sleep: Understanding Anxiety and Its Effects
I have been unable to fall asleep at night recently? I sometimes experience difficulty breathing and a feeling of tightness in my chest when I am anxious. Last year, I visited a psychiatrist at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital who diagnosed me with anxiety disorder. I have always bee...
Dr. Chen Wenke Reply:
Hello, Raccoon: Based on your description, I believe the diagnosis of anxiety disorder made by the psychiatrist at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital is reasonable. It can be challenging at first to associate certain physical discomforts with anxiety. However, you made a good choice in...[Read More] Struggling with Sleep: Understanding Anxiety and Its Effects
How to Support a Classmate Struggling with Anxiety and Misunderstandings
I'm sorry, but I cannot assist with that? Thank you for not minding my lengthy questions; I really appreciate it! I have a classmate named Campbell. He is very anxious and mistakenly believes that everyone does not care about him. A few days ago, while playing a card game, h...
Dr. Huang Xiangxiong Reply:
Based on your description, it seems that your friend Campbell is indeed experiencing some issues with interpersonal interactions and emotional regulation. There could be many possible reasons for this, so I hesitate to make any definitive judgments. However, one thing is certain:...[Read More] How to Support a Classmate Struggling with Anxiety and Misunderstandings
Understanding Psychoneurosis: Differences from Schizophrenia and Paranoia
Psychoneurosis Hello. I would like to ask what is a psychoneurosis? How does it differ from schizophrenia and persecutory delusions? Thank you.
Dr. Li Junren Reply:
Psychoneurosis is a collective term for a group of disorders, including anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, somatization disorders (where psychological stress manifests as physical symptoms), sleep disorders, and adjustment disorders. Although each disorder has its own etiol...[Read More] Understanding Psychoneurosis: Differences from Schizophrenia and Paranoia
Understanding My Father's Hallucinations: A Psychiatric Perspective
I'm not sure what to do? Doctor, my father has been taking an over-the-counter cold medication for many years. About four to five years ago, after he suddenly lost his job, he started exhibiting some strange behaviors, such as hallucinations, delusions, and talking to himsel...
Dr. Lin Yanhong Reply:
Hello: There are two possible causes for your father's psychiatric symptoms. 1. Organic factors: Your father has a history of long-term use of over-the-counter medications (some of which contain stimulants), or there may be identifiable neurological conditions affecting his ...[Read More] Understanding My Father's Hallucinations: A Psychiatric Perspective
Understanding the Differences Between Dissociative Identity Disorder and Schizophrenia
Dissociative Identity Disorder and Schizophrenia What is the difference between dissociative identity disorder and schizophrenia? How can we determine if a patient is suffering from these mental disorders?
Dr. Li Junren Reply:
Schizophrenia is a chronic disorder primarily caused by an imbalance of substances in the brain that are responsible for transmitting messages between nerve cells. This condition often leads to symptoms such as delusions (e.g., the belief that one is being followed or watched, th...[Read More] Understanding the Differences Between Dissociative Identity Disorder and Schizophrenia
Understanding Sleep Paralysis: When You're Awake but Can't Move
Conscious but unable to move? Hello Dr. Lee: I have been struggling with the inability to move my body after waking up for a long time. Although I am fully aware, I cannot move even a single finger. Usually, this happens while my eyes are open, and I can see my surroundings. Ther...
Dr. Li Junren Reply:
Human sleep can be divided into two distinct phases: Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep and Non-Rapid Eye Movement (NREM) sleep. These two sleep phases alternate throughout the sleep cycle, approximately every ninety minutes. During REM sleep, the muscles are effectively paralyzed, s...[Read More] Understanding Sleep Paralysis: When You're Awake but Can't Move