Hyperventilation, Psychiatry FAQ

Autonomic nervous system dysfunction Hello, doctor. Due to long-term night shifts, I have experienced multiple episodes in the past two months where I suddenly feel palpitations and my heart is pounding strongly, accompanied by a noticeable heartbeat sound. My blood pressure has ...

Numbness and anxiety? During a boat ride, there was initially localized paralysis, which later progressed to generalized paralysis, resulting in the palms curling inward and an inability to extend the fingers normally. The legs also became immobile. After calming down, the sympto...

Feeling dizzy every day? Hello, doctor! About ten years ago, one night as I was preparing to sleep, I suddenly lay down and my head started spinning, with numbness in my hands and feet. My family quickly took me to the emergency room, where the doctor administered an IV and gave ...

Is it due to drug overdose or drug ineffectiveness? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask about my condition. In April of this year, I suddenly started experiencing nasal congestion, which caused difficulty in breathing and gradually led to anxiety affecting my sleep. Since August,...

Can antidepressants be ineffective? Hello Doctor: I started experiencing nasal congestion in April, which led to difficulty breathing and gradually increased anxiety that affected my sleep. Since August, I have been unable to sleep well. A psychiatrist prescribed "0.5 mg of ...

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...

Panic anxiety Hello, doctor. More than three years ago, my husband suddenly had a seizure. Since then, I have occasionally experienced feelings of panic and fear. Over two years ago, after receiving my first dose of the AZ vaccine, I suddenly had a rapid heartbeat, tingling in my...

Suspected autonomic nervous system dysfunction? Hello, doctor. This year, I started experiencing sudden hearing loss, where it feels like my ears are blocked. Within a few seconds, I can noticeably feel the surrounding sounds gradually diminishing, and it seems like I'm hear...

Hyperventilation Hello, since my surgery last year, I have been experiencing frequent hyperventilation issues (numbness in my hands and feet, shortness of breath, rapid heartbeat). I have undergone echocardiography, electrocardiogram, and chest X-ray, and all the results were nor...

Anxiety disorder-related issues? Hello, doctor. I am a university student. During high school and college, I have sought help from a mental health specialist due to issues with insomnia, anxiety, palpitations, and self-harm. I have been taking medications such as Abilify, Sertral...

Medication issues Hello Doctor, I had issues with autonomic nervous system dysfunction a year ago, and I am currently taking half a tablet of Anxin and one tablet of Liyou every night. However, I forgot to return for a follow-up appointment before my exam, and now I only have thr...

Respiratory Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (ROCD) I have fainted twice for no apparent reason, which scared everyone around me. Since then, I have experienced psychological stress related to fainting. I went to the hospital for various tests, and all the reports came back normal. ...

Pandemic mask anxiety During the pandemic, wearing a mask has caused me to experience difficulty breathing and even shortness of breath, leading to hyperventilation, nausea, abdominal bloating, and vomiting. Despite my efforts to relax, I find it challenging. How can I adjust my ...

Insomnia. Fatigue? I used to frequently wake up in the middle of the night, but I could fall back asleep quickly, so I rarely felt fatigued. However, ever since I received my second dose of the BNT vaccine last year, I have become more anxious and live in fear of getting sick eve...

Medication Consultation (Panic Disorder Medications) Hello Doctor: At the beginning of the month, while chatting with friends, I suddenly felt weak all over and uncomfortable, and I started to have difficulty breathing as if I were having a heart attack. After about ten minutes o...

Medications and Related Issues Hello Doctor: I have a more introverted and repressed personality, with tendencies toward worry, anxiety, and obsessive thinking, and I am quite sentimental. Two years ago, after drinking black coffee and engaging in intense exercise, I experienced ...

Am I experiencing anxiety, Munchausen syndrome, or another condition? Or am I just normal? I have a very stubborn and extreme personality, and I struggle with reading social cues; I tend to speak very directly. I was severely reprimanded by a teacher for two years, and later, fol...

Regarding medications and physiological issues? I would like to ask—last year, due to high stress, I experienced hyperventilation and muscle spasms in my hands and feet during an emotional episode. My hands often felt numb and shaky. After consulting a cardiologist and finding no...

Frequently holding one's breath unconsciously? Hello, doctor. Recently, for the past month or two, I have been experiencing episodes of breath-holding without realizing it, whether I am asleep or awake. I only notice it when I start feeling dizzy. During the day, it seems to...

Shortness of breath? Hello, I would like to seek professional advice. I am very worried as a mother of two children. On December 12, I accidentally fell and fractured my coccyx. Could this pain trigger autonomic nervous system dysfunction? I have sought medical attention and have...