Insomnia, Psychiatry FAQ - Page 40

Naturally timid and very anxious overall! Hello, doctor. I have always been timid. When I was a child, I was afraid of the dark and didn't dare to sleep alone. I was also very scared of cockroaches, mice, and other creatures. Additionally, I am extremely afraid of watching h...

Insufficient alcohol content prevents sleep? Hello, Doctor: My father is 59 years old. He has been drinking alcohol every day since he was young. In recent years, when he gets drunk, he tends to act erratically and has no recollection of his actions the next day. Lately, he has b...

Inability to concentrate and tinnitus? Hello, doctor. I am a first-year university student. I have retaken my exams, but I have been unable to concentrate for about four to five years. I really want to improve my academic performance, but I cannot focus on my studies. I suspect t...

Concerns about menopause My mother is 55 years old. According to her, last year was the most severe period for her menopausal symptoms, including menopause, night sweats, and insomnia. On the other hand, my father underwent cancer treatment last year, and during this time, my mot...

How to resolve this? Dear Dr. Wang, I have been experiencing persistent auditory hallucinations and self-talk, along with racing thoughts that make it difficult for me to concentrate. I also experience muscle twitching and pain throughout my body, yet medical examinations have n...

Should I see a doctor? Doctor: I have been suffering from chronic insomnia for over a year. I had depression more than a year ago, but after feeling better, I stopped taking my medication. However, I still experience long-term insomnia and often cannot fall asleep at night, even ...

Mental health disorders treatment? Hello Dr. Chang: My mother has had a difficult relationship with our neighbors for a long time. She often believes that others are trying to take advantage of her or thinks that the neighbors are all malicious. She feels that everyone else is wr...

Am I sick? Hello, since April, I have been experiencing a feeling of heaviness in my chest, along with palpitations and insomnia. In May, after visiting the hospital, my family medicine doctor said that my heart and lung functions were normal and advised me to reduce work stress ...

Disease? I previously asked a question... I would like to consult a doctor. What kind of illness would require me to see a psychiatrist? If I go, will they treat me like I'm crazy? I'm so scared, and I don't dare to seek treatment. What should I do? Just thinking a...

Pros and Cons of ETC Therapy 1. What are the symptoms of major depressive disorder? 2. What is the difference between major depressive disorder and dementia? 3. After 1.5 to 2 months of medication for major depressive disorder, there has been some improvement, but the conditi...

Cipram and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Hello Doctor: I am Lao Fang. Previously, I consulted you about whether I have obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), as I often find myself trapped in various troubling questions about the reality of life, my existence, and the phenome...

How to support the family members of patients with bipolar disorder? Hello doctor, my brother has been struggling since around January when our father had a stroke, which added to his work stress, leading to insomnia. By February, he started exhibiting exaggerated speech and comp...

I am a patient with bipolar disorder, and my doctor has taken me off medication for a year. What should I pay attention to in the future? Hello, doctor. I had my first manic episode two years ago, and later I was hospitalized for a month due to mania. After being discharged, I be...

Insomnia My mother has been experiencing insomnia for six consecutive months (waking up shortly after falling asleep). For the first five months, she consulted doctors who only prescribed sleeping pills. Later, she saw a psychosomatic medicine specialist who indicated that her sl...

The nightmare has returned, please help me....? I am almost 50 years old and, like most people, I have been living under the pressures of work and family without giving it much thought. Recently, I never expected that the nightmares I had suppressed for two to three decades would...

Dilemma! I don't know if it's because I was scolded by my father since childhood that has led me to fear being around him! I grew up in a household with domestic violence, and whenever my dad drank, he would start yelling at me! No matter what time it was, if he wanted ...

excuse me? My younger brother is 20 years old. He has a more introverted personality, and since our mother gave birth to five daughters, he is the only son. Our father is often away from home, so he has always been solitary. He has poor health and does not like to exercise; aside...

Husband with depression Hello Dr. Yeh, although my husband is engaged in a very professional and important role in the Middle East, I know he suffers from depression. Our relationship is very good, and I thought my care and love had healed him, as he spends at least two hours eve...

Difficulty falling asleep? Hello Dr. Chen: I have had poor sleep quality for many years. I am sensitive to noise, light, and even the slightest touch, making it difficult for me to fall asleep. I experience very light sleep; I can clearly hear my husband turning over several time...

What is the mother's condition? Hello Dr. Chen, I would like to ask if my mother has any mental health issues based on the following conditions: 1. She has poor sleep quality at night, often dreaming, and if she dreams about negative things, she starts to ruminate. 2. Sh...