Insomnia, Psychiatry FAQ - Page 15

Sleep issues Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about my insomnia issue. My situation is as follows: before taking medication, I had a period where I could only sleep about 2 hours every 2 days, but I still felt quite energetic. Even though my mind felt a bit dull during that tim...

Regarding the use of sleep medications? Hello Doctor, six months ago I had issues with gastrointestinal ulcers combined with irritable bowel syndrome, so I took one "Sublingual" before bed every night for three months. Before taking Sublingual, I did not have severe ins...

Sleep issues and medication consultation? Hello Doctor, due to anxiety and insomnia, I experienced weight loss in December. After seeing a doctor, I was prescribed Alprazolam 0.5mg (to be taken once at bedtime), and I have been taking it for over a month and a half now. My weight...

Grinding teeth while falling asleep? Hello Doctor, recently taking magnesium tablets an hour before bedtime has slightly improved my insomnia. Additionally, I have been doing some aerobic exercises to relieve stress, which has reduced my time to fall asleep from the original 2-3 ...

In moments of emotional distress, individuals may find it difficult to control themselves and may end up taking an excessive amount of medication? Hello, doctor. I am currently receiving treatment at a mental health clinic, with regular follow-ups once a month. I initially sought...

The psychiatrist said this is obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)? 1. The issue of whether I clean myself properly after using the restroom has troubled me for several years. 2. I once consulted a psychiatrist about whether my behavior could be classified as obsessive-compulsive...

Insomnia with tendencies of depression? Since my twenties, I have experienced panic and anxiety, especially in crowded places with unfamiliar people, which causes dizziness, headaches, and shortness of breath. Sometimes, I get so nervous while shopping that I can't speak. In...

Can calcium supplements and vitamins be taken together? Since taking care of a sick family member until their passing, I have been experiencing nightmares and crying every night as the primary caregiver. I am also unwell myself. During the time I was caring for my family member, ...

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and its treatment with fluvoxamine? If a patient does not have insomnia and sleeps well, could taking the anti-anxiety medication Buspirone lead to poor sleep or insomnia, or could it cause other discomforting symptoms in the body? Thank you fo...

Medications for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Doctor, I have obsessive-compulsive disorder, and my doctor prescribed me Escitalopram, which I found online is a sleeping pill and has dependency issues. Can I tell my doctor that I sleep well and do not have insomnia? Will tak...

Medication issues Hello, doctor. I have been taking L-theanine to help alleviate anxiety and panic for almost a year now. I would like to ask if it is safe to take fish oil and lecithin, as I have been consuming these supplements for a long time and haven't noticed any adver...

Recently, I have been experiencing insomnia on a regular weekly basis? In the first month, I experienced insomnia every Monday night. The situation was that I would go to bed around midnight and wake up around 1 AM, then I would need to toss and turn for one to two hours before f...

Insomnia and irritability? I experience significant mood swings and often find myself unable to tolerate people and situations. My temper becomes even harder to control when my husband and daughter don’t listen to me. There are days when I feel angry almost all day long, and I fr...

Daily morning nausea and autonomic nervous system of the intestines? Current Medical History: Abdominal pain, frequent flatulence, irritable bowel syndrome (esophagogastroduodenoscopy revealed gastritis and GERD grade A = Dexlansoprazole 1# QD), bowel sounds, occasional abdominal...

At night, there is a pressure to curl up my whole body and scream? Hello Dr. Lin: I have been struggling with insomnia for over 30 years. I am aware that it is due to generalized anxiety, primarily stemming from my father, who was placed in a nursing home two years ago. He is now...

While working and preparing for pregnancy, I stopped taking Anxiolytic 0.5 mg and Clonazepam 1 mg (planning for rTMS treatment)? Dear Dr. Huang, I have been married for a year and do not wish to become an advanced maternal age patient, but for the sake of safe conception, I have...

After medication for anxiety, insomnia has worsened? I have anxiety and panic. I have already sought treatment from a psychiatrist, who prescribed me one capsule of Yongkangxu (安寧膠囊) in the morning and evening. Before bed, I take half a capsule of Daomeisleep (導美睡) and one capsul...

Family members are unwilling to seek medical care? My mother has been experiencing throat issues for the past three months. She clears her throat approximately every minute, sometimes coughs, and even wakes up coughing during the night. However, she is quite averse to seeing a do...

Medication consultation: On the first day of taking antipsychotic medication, I have been feeling very sleepy? Hello, Doctor! I am a family member of the patient. The patient was previously hospitalized for schizophrenia and was discharged on Risperidone 2 mg (4 mg daily, taken a...

Severe sleep disorders Hello, doctor. During high school, I went to a sleep center for an evaluation and was diagnosed with mild hypersomnia. At that time, the doctor couldn't prescribe medication and advised me to improve my lifestyle through self-discipline. However, sever...