Understanding Automatic Negative Associations in Mental Health
Automatic association in the brain Hello: I can't remember when it started (or if it has always been this way), but it seems like my brain has an automatic mechanism that easily associates certain things with negative or even violent scenarios. For example, when I see boilin...
Dr. Zhang Fangrong Reply:
Dear Sir/Madam, Based on your description, it seems that this situation has been ongoing for some time. Although we cannot draw any definitive conclusions at this moment, since you mentioned experiencing discomfort several times a day, I recommend that you take the opportunity t...[Read More] Understanding Automatic Negative Associations in Mental Health
Understanding Anxiety and Stress: A Journey Through Mental Health Challenges
There are some questions? Hello, doctor. During high school, I always felt the urge to go to the bathroom whenever there was an assembly. At that time, the strict environment at school made me feel like I was just there to avoid punishment. In college, I reached a breaking point ...
Dr. Ding Shuyan Reply:
Hello, based on your concerns, I cannot conclude whether your discomfort is due to excessive stress. Since you are still young, theoretically, there shouldn't be any major issues with your health, and you have already consulted a psychiatrist. My response may be that autonom...[Read More] Understanding Anxiety and Stress: A Journey Through Mental Health Challenges
Understanding and Addressing Internet Addiction in Children: Expert Advice
Internet addiction When encountering a child who expresses, "If you don't let me play, I'll just die to show you that I refuse to do my homework," it is important to respond thoughtfully. You might say, "Hearing you say that makes me feel (sad, upset...)....
Dr. Zhang Zhehong Reply:
Hello, what should you do if parents or teachers are feeling depressed or angry? 1. First, determine if instructions have been repeated too many times. 2. Is the interaction taking too long? 3. Are they projecting their frustrations onto the child due to life difficulties? 4. Are...[Read More] Understanding and Addressing Internet Addiction in Children: Expert Advice
Does Generalized Anxiety Disorder Increase Cancer Risk?
Anxiety disorder issues? I would like to ask the doctor: Recently, I saw reports stating that according to statistics, patients with generalized anxiety disorder have more than double the risk of developing cancer compared to the general population. Is this true? As a patient, I ...
Dr. Huang Weiqin Reply:
Dear Inquirer: Hello, regarding the relationship between anxiety disorder patients taking medication and the risk of developing cancer, the results are still inconclusive. Please do not worry excessively. It is recommended that you engage in regular exercise and health management...[Read More] Does Generalized Anxiety Disorder Increase Cancer Risk?
Overcoming Fear of Death: Strategies for Managing Anxiety and Sleeplessness
Feeling very scared? Hello, doctor. I have always felt very fearful about death. I often think about the day I will leave this world, and it makes me extremely scared. I experience increased heart rate and insomnia. What should I do?
Dr. Ding Shuyan Reply:
Hello, it is natural to feel fear and anxiety about the unknown aspects of death and what follows. However, death is an inevitable part of life that everyone will experience. It is often better to face this reality with a calm mindset. Just as students face exams with pressure, i...[Read More] Overcoming Fear of Death: Strategies for Managing Anxiety and Sleeplessness
Understanding the Brain's Filtering Mechanism: Causes and Implications
What is the reason? What does it mean for the brain to filter out unwanted information? What kind of information does this refer to? Can you provide examples? If the brain is unable to filter information, what are the usual causes?
Dr. Ding Shuyan Reply:
Hello, we have various senses such as sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch, which continuously receive information from the surrounding world every moment. This information is transmitted to the brain for judgment and comparison, transforming it into meaningful data, which the...[Read More] Understanding the Brain's Filtering Mechanism: Causes and Implications
Understanding Co-occurring Depression and OCD: A Student's Journey
Questions regarding the comorbidity of depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)? Dear Dr. Ding, I am currently a junior in college. I have no prior history of mental illness or hospital visits. This semester, due to a heavier course load and a research assistant positi...
Dr. Ding Shuyan Reply:
Hello, I must commend your meticulous description of your psychological distress and the process of seeking medical help. I believe you have already asked your questions to your physician and counselor. However, as I mentioned in previous responses, if you are already seeing a do...[Read More] Understanding Co-occurring Depression and OCD: A Student's Journey
Overcoming Social Memory Challenges: A Guide for Students
Social (Memory) Disorder I am a third-year student attending night classes (working part-time at school in the morning). Although I have been with my classmates for nearly three years, I still feel completely unable to talk to them outside of academic-related issues. I struggle t...
Dr. Ding Shuyan Reply:
Hello, your article is very well written, and your language skills are better than many of my colleagues at the hospital. The hospital is indeed a professional environment, yet I still encounter quite a few individuals who lack logical reasoning, make numerous spelling mistakes, ...[Read More] Overcoming Social Memory Challenges: A Guide for Students
Understanding the Central Filtering System in Psychiatry and Its Treatments
Central filtration system What is the central filtration system and how is it treated?
Dr. Ding Shuyan Reply:
Hello, this term is not commonly used in the field of psychiatry in Taiwan, and I could only find two articles on Google regarding it. However, the concept it represents is often referenced in psychiatric research concerning the symptomatology of schizophrenia patients. Humans ha...[Read More] Understanding the Central Filtering System in Psychiatry and Its Treatments
Understanding Emotional Struggles and Alcoholism: A Path to Healing
Alcohol Use Disorder Hello, doctor. I would like to inquire about some mental and emotional issues. A friend of mine, who is in his 30s, has had an unstable family background since childhood. He witnessed his father arguing with his mother due to alcoholism, which resulted in his...
Dr. Su Zongwei Reply:
It seems that your friend's alcohol abuse issue has likely reached a level of illness. It is advisable for him to seek assistance from a psychiatrist. When he is sober, sincerely tell him that you recommend he seek medical help. I believe it will be beneficial.[Read More] Understanding Emotional Struggles and Alcoholism: A Path to Healing
Overcoming Obsessive Thoughts About STIs: A Guide to Mental Health
Regarding obsessive thinking? Hello Doctor: I feel like I have been struggling with obsessive thoughts for many years. The things I worry about change at different stages, and now I find myself easily associating many situations with the risk of contracting a sexually transmitted...
Dr. Ding Shuyan Reply:
Hello, the content of obsessive thoughts is mostly mundane and consists of things that could happen in real life. Most people occasionally have these thoughts, but they can usually handle them more easily. The reason why these thoughts become persistent may be very deep and inter...[Read More] Overcoming Obsessive Thoughts About STIs: A Guide to Mental Health
Why Do We Constantly Compare Ourselves to Others on Social Media?
Always love to compare with others? Hello, doctor. My life is not bad; I have a very caring husband who is considerate and financially stable. However, when I see things my friends post on Facebook, I feel like they are showing off. Whether it's food or items, I never post a...
Dr. Zhang Jiafen Reply:
Hello, comparison is one of the driving forces behind human progress. Everyone has experienced this to some extent. As the saying goes, "Comparing oneself to others can lead to dissatisfaction," because no one is perfect. However, this imperfection motivates us to striv...[Read More] Why Do We Constantly Compare Ourselves to Others on Social Media?
Struggling with Insomnia: Daytime Sleepiness and Mental Exhaustion
Insomnia at night and feeling sleepy during the day? Hello Doctor: I have been unable to fall asleep at night, which often affects my work. In the morning, I struggle to get up, and when I do manage to sleep, I have frequent dreams. I have tried going to bed early and clearing my...
Dr. Zhang Fangrong Reply:
Dear Sir/Madam, Thank you for your inquiry. Based on your description, it is clear that this issue has been significantly affecting your daily life and mental well-being. You mentioned the need for sleeping medication. Considering the duration and severity of your sleep disturba...[Read More] Struggling with Insomnia: Daytime Sleepiness and Mental Exhaustion
Encouraging Medication Adherence in Bipolar Disorder Patients
Refusal to take medication without reason? 1. In situations like this, it's important to approach the patient with empathy and understanding. Encouraging open communication about their feelings regarding medication can help. Involving a mental health professional to facilita...
Dr. Qiu Junda Reply:
Hello: Due to the poor insight of individuals with mental illness (they often do not acknowledge their condition), it is common for them to refuse medication. In such situations, obtaining the patient's consent for treatment can be quite challenging. While persuasion from fa...[Read More] Encouraging Medication Adherence in Bipolar Disorder Patients
Understanding Panic Anxiety: Coping Strategies for Persistent Worry
Panic anxiety 1. I wake up multiple times at night and immediately feel strange in my body, extremely anxious, unable to relax, and feeling tense and uneasy. I'm afraid that every day in the future will be like this, waking up multiple times at night feeling anxious. 2. I ...
Dr. Zhang Gengjia Reply:
Hello, you mentioned symptoms including: inability to relax, waking up multiple times at night, feeling tense, restlessness, constant anxiety, fear of fainting or dying, rapid heartbeat, repetitive thoughts, and fear of potential future events. These are likely related symptoms o...[Read More] Understanding Panic Anxiety: Coping Strategies for Persistent Worry
How to Shift Your Mindset When Feeling Overwhelmed?
How to change your mindset? During work, I can manage my tasks well, but after hours or internally, I feel a heavy sense of loss and helplessness (with my hands on my cheeks resting on the table), which makes me uncomfortable. However, others can't see it. For example, at ho...
Dr. Lin Junyuan Reply:
Hello, it sounds like your negative thinking is causing you distress, but from your letter, it seems that your work performance has not been significantly affected. Typically, this situation may indicate mild depression. The good news is that medication is not the only option for...[Read More] How to Shift Your Mindset When Feeling Overwhelmed?
Navigating Anxiety and Medication: Finding Balance in Mental Health Care
A feeling of significant fatigue? I have been visiting a community clinic (which specializes in insomnia and neurosis) and I am currently taking medication: one Serlin at night and one Sulnine in the morning and evening. However, I am concerned about medication dependence. I aske...
Dr. Liang Sunyuan Reply:
Hello Sel, in the treatment of depression, besides medication, psychological adjustment and environmental factors are also very important. If we can address all three aspects, the treatment outcomes are usually the best. The goal of depression treatment is to achieve complete rec...[Read More] Navigating Anxiety and Medication: Finding Balance in Mental Health Care
Understanding Delusional Disorders in the Elderly: A Case Study
Fantasy insecurity Hello, recently my uncle (91 years old) has been feeling that someone is trying to harm him. He often talks to himself, expressing that we are not treating him well. This has escalated to the point where he keeps a knife by his bedside and frequently recounts e...
Dr. Ding Shuyan Reply:
Hello, there is a risk of violence in this situation! Although your uncle is already ninety-one years old, it is difficult to say when it comes to delusions. Sometimes, when pushed to the limit by these delusions, individuals may exert all their strength to retaliate or act preem...[Read More] Understanding Delusional Disorders in the Elderly: A Case Study
Understanding Delusional Disorders in the Elderly: Signs and Treatment Options
The issue of fantasy disorders? Hello, Doctor! My mother passed away in July 2010. My father, who is now 75 years old, lives alone in a three-story house (the grandchildren live elsewhere). My father has poor health, suffering from hypertension and hearing loss, and he has been t...
Dr. Ding Shuyan Reply:
Hello! Yes, the psychiatrist's statement is likely very close to the truth. Delusions and hallucinations are not only present in delusional disorder or other psychiatric illnesses; they can also frequently occur in dementia. The effects of pharmacological treatment can be ra...[Read More] Understanding Delusional Disorders in the Elderly: Signs and Treatment Options
Understanding Mental Health Medications: Do They Indicate a Disorder?
I'm sorry, but could you please provide the content you would like me to translate? Thank you, doctor. I will do my best to try. I would like to ask again about the medication you mentioned. Do ordinary people also take medications for mental health? Does taking medication i...
Dr. Ding Shuyan Reply:
Hello, I appreciate your positive attitude towards medication! People in Taiwan tend to rely heavily on medications. Logically, medication is necessary when one is ill, but taking medication does not necessarily mean the condition is severe or untreatable. For example, we also ta...[Read More] Understanding Mental Health Medications: Do They Indicate a Disorder?