Insomnia, Psychiatry FAQ - Page 20

Anxiety Panic Disorder Hello Dr. Huang, I am a medical student preparing for the national exam, but I have been experiencing various health issues. Every time I see a doctor, I feel very anxious, and after researching my conditions, I become even more pessimistic. My anxiety ofte...

Could you please specify which medication you are inquiring about? Taking 25 ml of pentobarbital sodium at a concentration of 250 mg/ml would result in a total dose of 6250 mg, which is a very high dose and can lead to severe side effects, including respiratory depression, sedati...

Could you please provide more context or specify which medication you are referring to? Is the medication Clonazepam considered a sleeping pill? What mechanism does it use to assist with sleep? Is it dangerous to take it with alcohol?

Sleep issues Hello Doctor: Recently, I find myself falling asleep easily but I always wake up after about three hours, and then I stay awake for another 2-3 hours. Sometimes I wake up early, and I always feel tired in the morning. I often have nightmares with very clear details, ...

Regarding the use of propranolol? Hello Dr. Huang, My mother recently underwent a right hemithyroidectomy. Prior to the surgery, she had been regularly visiting a psychiatrist to treat her insomnia, which has been ongoing for about 6 to 7 years. Previously, at a hospital sleep c...

Insomnia after exercise? Hello, doctor: I have poor sleep quality and thought that exercising might help improve it. However, I don't usually exercise, and after my first workout (jogging for about 40 to 50 minutes), I experienced insomnia (around age 20). I assumed it was d...

Should I take medication? Due to family discord and my father's constant verbal abuse, I experienced significant weight loss of 5.6 kilograms for a period of time. The added pressure of upcoming exams made me feel like crying at any moment; just thinking about it brings me t...

Insomnia, autonomic nervous system dysfunction? Hello Doctor: I have had trouble sleeping since middle school, and it has become increasingly difficult now that I am in college. At night, my body tends to twitch while I sleep. In September, I experienced a whole night of insomnia...

Insomnia issues Hello, doctor. Almost every night, I lie in bed for a long time before I can fall asleep. This situation has been ongoing for quite a while. Should I see a psychiatrist, or do you have any suggestions for solutions?

Images unconsciously emerge in the mind..? I previously experienced psychogenic amnesia, and I don't remember how much I forgot or what caused the forgetfulness. Recently, fragmented images have begun to surface, leading me to believe that my amnesia may be related to family...

Depression Issues Hello Doctor, after the Lunar New Year this year, I started experiencing some symptoms of depression (insomnia, shallow sleep, loss of appetite, etc.). I have always been an outgoing and cheerful person, and I am really confused and perplexed about developing th...

Suspected depression Hello, doctor. I just turned 20 this year. I have always been an outgoing and cheerful person, and I don't feel that there has been anything particularly unsatisfactory or stressful in my life. However, a few months ago, I suddenly started experiencing l...

Sudden insomnia? A few days ago, after catching a cold, I started experiencing severe insomnia and a strong heartbeat. I thought that after taking cold medicine, my symptoms would improve, but it has been three to four days since I stopped the medication, and my condition has not...

Is this dissociative identity disorder? Hello doctor, my girlfriend is 19 years old and has a history of depression. Her current job is causing her a lot of stress, and her sleep schedule is irregular, leading to frequent insomnia. When her emotions are unstable, she becomes very...

Should I consider undergoing psychotherapy? I have been relatively introverted and reclusive since childhood. In a new environment, I never initiate friendships; I can only get to know people if someone approaches me first. If no one reaches out, I end up with no friends in class...

Is it bipolar disorder? When feeling depressed, I sometimes cry and blame myself for past events, feeling sorry for my family and having thoughts of suicide. I feel useless, have no friends, experience insomnia, and cannot smile. During hypomanic episodes, I feel excited, don...

Refractory Insomnia Hello Dr. Hsueh, I am 23 years old and currently experiencing symptoms of daytime anxiety and nighttime depression. My physical symptoms include shortness of breath, chest tightness, and bloating. For the past six months, I have been suffering from insomnia, ...

Anxiety-related insomnia Hello Dr. Kong, I am 23 years old and currently experiencing symptoms of daytime anxiety and nighttime depression with suicidal thoughts. My physical symptoms mainly include shortness of breath, chest tightness, and bloating. For the past six months, I h...

Insomnia issues I have started experiencing insomnia symptoms. Since July 29th, I have not slept well until August 10th, which is a total of thirteen days. Sometimes I can't sleep for half an hour, and other times for an hour. I am from Hong Kong, and I also have depression....

The issue of withdrawal from sleeping pills? Hello doctor, I have been taking Lurasidone 10 mg and Escitalopram 2 mg for over four years. My sleep issues have improved during this time. There have been 2 to 3 instances where I felt better and discussed tapering off the medication...