Insomnia, Psychiatry FAQ - Page 21

5MG Escitalopram I am currently struggling to adapt to a new job, which has led to a lack of self-confidence and anxiety due to long-term unemployment. I also experience insomnia, particularly on special occasions, and during work periods, I completely lose sleep at night. Howeve...

Troubled by the side effects of medication? Dear Doctor, Can taking Olanzapine lead to insomnia? I have been on it for six months, and my sleep issues have been worsening. I have difficulty falling asleep and experience unexplained tremors. Even with sleeping pills, I can only ...

Insomnia, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety? Hello Dr. Huang: I have recently been diagnosed with insomnia, depression, bipolar disorder, and anxiety. My doctor prescribed three medications: 1. Wellbutrin XL 150 mg once daily in the morning, 2. AlepaN 15 mg tablet three times...

Social anxiety and unemployment with no clear future? I have been very introverted since childhood and have never dared to initiate conversations with others. Throughout my school years, my teachers consistently commented that I was not good at expressing myself. More than one te...

Regarding Qianyoujie (a medication for depression) Hello Dr. Huang: I was originally taking 60mg of Cymbalta daily, but after being hospitalized, my doctor increased the dosage to 120mg. However, I found online that this dosage is generally not recommended due to uncertainty abou...

I am not very clear about my physical and mental condition? Hello Doctor: I started experiencing dizziness at the end of February this year. At that time, my band was preparing for a national student music competition. I visited a local clinic near my school, where the doctor pre...

Medication withdrawal side effects? For the past 2 to 3 months, I have been struggling with anxiety disorder, which has led to insomnia. I often lie in bed until dawn without being able to sleep, or I have very short sleep durations. Initially, I consulted a psychiatrist, but I w...

Depression, anxiety, and panic disorder? Hello Doctor: I am currently a freshman in college. At the beginning of the next semester, I occasionally experience sharp pain in my chest, and after an examination, I was diagnosed with mitral valve prolapse. Initially, I didn't pay...

Could it be a mental illness? Hello doctor, my mother has had a bad temper for the past three months. She starts yelling at us over minor inconveniences and has even threatened to kill our whole family. Recently, she has taken a knife and tried to attack us, and she looks at us w...

My girlfriend seems to have tendencies towards depression? Hello Doctor: My girlfriend and I are studying in Taipei and Chiayi, and I recently learned that her mental and physical condition is not very good. She said, "I get anxious easily and often feel very down. If I acci...

Schizophrenia with severe delusions? The patient originally self-administered injections but unexpectedly refused to return for a follow-up appointment with the doctor three months ago, stating that after so many years of treatment, there has been no improvement. Family members h...

Unexplained dizziness? I would like to ask the doctor, I have been experiencing dizziness for over two years. The symptoms include pain in my left side, a heavy feeling in the back of my head, dizziness that feels like I'm moving up and down in an elevator, occasional throbb...

Mirtazapine, also known as Remeron? Previously, I visited a family medicine clinic for insomnia, where the doctor prescribed "Suvorexant." Later, during a consultation with a psychiatrist, the doctor suggested that Suvorexant was not very effective and switched the pres...

What is the recommended time to take Risperidone drops? Hello, due to the lack of insight in patients with schizophrenia, the situation seems to be worsening. After seeking help, it was suggested to initially use Risperidone oral solution for the patient. After a week of observat...

Anxiety and autonomic nervous system dysregulation? Hello, doctor. I previously experienced anxiety during the summer vacation, but it improved later. However, it relapsed during this winter vacation, and I feel very frustrated. The reason for the relapse was due to gastritis, wh...

Unknown disease, tightness in the head, and abnormal perceptions? I am unable to control the images in my mind. For example, when I close my eyes and try to imagine a cup, that cup uncontrollably spins. I attempt to make it stop, but then my head starts to feel tight. Everything ...

Insomnia issues I have been taking sleeping pills for a long time, but my doctor can only suggest exercise. I used to fall asleep by 10 PM, but now I can only sleep with medication. I'm considering switching doctors to understand why I can't fall asleep without medicati...

Can antidepressants and sympatholytics be used together? Can Epram (Lexapro) 10mg and Inderal 10mg be used together? Is it advisable to avoid caffeinated beverages during the medication period? Why do I feel emotionally numb after taking the antidepressant? I have been on medicat...

Insomnia and consultation issues? There are some uncertainties regarding whether I am experiencing insomnia. For about five years now, whenever I close my eyes, I feel like there is an eye in the darkness in front of me. Just one eye, looking to the right from the side. I always ...

Do I have an anxiety problem? Hello, doctor. I am a very emotional person and I easily experience feelings, though not always negative ones. It all started last year. In July, my grandmother fell ill and was transferred from National Taiwan University Hospital in Hsinchu to Natio...