Understanding Memory Issues: Are You Just Forgetful or Is It a Disorder?
Forgetful, directionally challenged, tone-deaf? Dear Doctor: I am a male with poor memory, often forgetting things, and sometimes I become unclear about tasks that were just assigned to me. I am not afraid of being laughed at for being a grown man who is directionally challenged;...
Dr. Chen Wenyu Reply:
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Overcoming Height Anxiety: A Journey Through Self-Confidence and Growth
To be honest... please don't comfort me. I am truly very troubled? Dear Yin, Hello! You have a concern similar to that of young Napoleon, who overcame his natural height disadvantage with the spark of intelligence. Throughout your letter, you compare "height" and ...
Dr. Chen Mingzhe Reply:
Dear Yin, time can prove the truth; time will reveal the facts. If heaven has given us a lovely and petite body, it must have also granted us another kind of talent. Yin has discovered it (referring to a unique ability) and makes good use of it. PS! I have not grown a single cent...[Read More] Overcoming Height Anxiety: A Journey Through Self-Confidence and Growth
Overcoming Height-Related Insecurities: A Journey to Self-Acceptance
My height makes me feel insecure? Hello, doctor. I am a 16-year-old boy who is only 160 cm tall. I have had an X-ray taken, and it shows that my growth plates have fused, indicating that I will not grow any taller. To be honest, I suspected this even before the X-ray, as I haven&...
Dr. Chen Mingzhe Reply:
Dear Yin, Hello! You have a concern similar to that of the young Napoleon, but he overcame his inherent height disadvantage with the spark of intelligence. Throughout your letter, you compare "height" and "confidence," but a medical report from the UK indicat...[Read More] Overcoming Height-Related Insecurities: A Journey to Self-Acceptance
Understanding Bipolar Disorder: Effects on Intelligence and Perception
Bipolar disorder Do patients with bipolar disorder experience any changes in intelligence? I know that some individuals with mental illnesses often have hallucinations, such as feeling that someone is watching or criticizing them. Do patients with bipolar disorder experience thes...
Dr. Chen Guangpeng Reply:
Hello, netizen: What you mentioned is known as delusions of reference, where the individual misinterprets unrelated situations as being directed towards themselves. This phenomenon of blurred self-boundaries can occur in any severe mental illness—although it is more commonly seen...[Read More] Understanding Bipolar Disorder: Effects on Intelligence and Perception
Understanding Neurological Symptoms: Coping with Anxiety and Stress
Neurological issues? I would like to ask the doctor, my ear near the temple keeps twitching continuously. What could be the reason? Recently, I have been experiencing some difficulties in my relationships, which have affected me significantly. I have tried to resolve these issues...
Dr. Ke Shengying Reply:
Dear Liu Yuan, I understand from your account that difficulties in your relationships have led you to a low point in your life, making everything seem completely different. Although you are making a strong effort to overcome this, it appears that the results have not been very e...[Read More] Understanding Neurological Symptoms: Coping with Anxiety and Stress
Overcoming Insomnia: Managing Anxiety and Emotional Turmoil
Insomnia? Thank you, Dr. Chen, for answering all my questions. However, right now, I can't sleep without sleeping pills. The doctor explained to me that this is just a transitional phase and it will get better naturally. With the school year starting, I know that once the pr...
Dr. Chen Wenke Reply:
Mimi: As you described, these emotional issues are indeed difficult to improve quickly. You find yourself constantly ruminating on your problems, feeling indecisive, and unable to tolerate excessive stress. No one enjoys living this way. The reality is that you are already in thi...[Read More] Overcoming Insomnia: Managing Anxiety and Emotional Turmoil
Understanding Medication Changes in Mental Health Treatment: A Patient's Perspective
Dr. Chen... I need your help urgently..? Hello, doctor. Yesterday, I went for psychotherapy and then visited my attending physician. During the therapy session, I told my therapist that I sometimes have suicidal thoughts, and he relayed this information to my attending physician....
Dr. Chen Wenke Reply:
MIMI faces challenges in treatment that truly trouble many people. However, one thing is certain: treatment is always better than no treatment. We must acknowledge that some individuals may experience suboptimal responses to therapy, and these individuals may require more time an...[Read More] Understanding Medication Changes in Mental Health Treatment: A Patient's Perspective
Exploring the Impact of Medication on Intelligence and Creativity in Mental Health
Do individuals with mental illness possess certain talents in some areas? I am currently taking 150 mg of Dopamine Agonist. I would like to ask if taking this medication could cause deterioration or changes in my intelligence or personality, and whether I might need to increase t...
Dr. Zhang Zhehong Reply:
For friends who enjoy imagining: Is your medication Sulpyride or Dogmatyl? Doctors will adjust the dosage based on symptoms, and these medications typically do not affect intelligence or personality, so you don't need to worry excessively. Everyone has unique strengths, and ...[Read More] Exploring the Impact of Medication on Intelligence and Creativity in Mental Health
Understanding Cognitive Decline and Learning Difficulties in Young Adults
Cognitive Decline in Learning Ability and Intelligence Hello Doctor: Recently, some difficult-to-understand issues have arisen with my friend, who is in their twenties. At the end of June this year, around the end of the semester, my friend began to experience some learning and d...
Dr. Lin Yanhong Reply:
Hello: Your friend's issues include cognitive decline in learning and intelligence, emotional blunting, and social withdrawal. The functional impairments in daily life indicate that there may be problems with his brain. However, to ascertain the exact issue, it is essential ...[Read More] Understanding Cognitive Decline and Learning Difficulties in Young Adults
Struggling with Sleep: Seeking Effective Solutions Without Medication
I wish to feel mentally clear and fully energized every day? Dear Director Chen, I have been suffering from insomnia for many years. I first encountered psychiatry about ten years ago at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital in Taipei, where I took sleeping pills and antidepressants for ...
Dr. Chen Wenke Reply:
Hello, Zhih-bin: Perhaps just as you understand yourself, you tend to think a lot but find it hard to control those thoughts, resulting in a persistent feeling of discomfort. I agree with your physician's perspective on pharmacotherapy; from your description, it seems that y...[Read More] Struggling with Sleep: Seeking Effective Solutions Without Medication
Understanding Behavioral Challenges in Children: Insights for Educators
Is it possible that the symptoms belong to pediatric psychiatry or neurophysiology? Dear Dr. Zhang, I am an elementary school resource teacher, and I have a female student, Xiao Yi (pseudonym), whose behaviors have left both the classroom teachers and resource teachers unsure of...
Dr. Zhang Jiexin Reply:
Hello! Thank you for your letter. To address this case, it is essential to first understand the underlying causes of the child's issues and explore the formation and development of this behavioral pattern. Therefore, it is necessary to collect and clarify the following infor...[Read More] Understanding Behavioral Challenges in Children: Insights for Educators
Understanding IQ: What Are the Limits and Can It Be Improved?
IQ issues Hello, doctor: May I ask what is the highest recorded IQ? Is it possible to reach 200 or above? I often hear about an IQ of 180; does this represent a kind of limit? What would be considered a low IQ? Is it possible to improve IQ through certain methods? I have been una...
Dr. Zhang Jiexin Reply:
What exactly is intelligence? There is no clear definition. In general, it represents a person's ability to acquire skills, solve problems, and adapt to the environment. Educators emphasize it as the "ability to learn," while philosophers and mathematicians focus o...[Read More] Understanding IQ: What Are the Limits and Can It Be Improved?
Addressing Behavioral Issues in Adolescents: A Guide for Educators
Adolescent Issues Dear Doctor, I would like to consult you regarding a student at our school who has been experiencing various behavioral issues since he started first grade last year. Due to his poor conduct, he has been retained in the same grade and is currently still a first...
Dr. Tang Xinbei Reply:
Dear Teacher Chen, It is rare to see such concern for your students. Based on your description of the student's behavioral issues, it appears that this student is experiencing difficulties with adaptation and impulse control, as well as a low tolerance for frustration. Sinc...[Read More] Addressing Behavioral Issues in Adolescents: A Guide for Educators
Overcoming Social Anxiety: The Role of NLP in Treatment
NLP Hello, doctor: I believe I have social anxiety disorder, as I feel nervous in certain situations, such as making phone calls to certain people or worrying that the teacher will call on me during class. I have also read some psychology books and learned about NLP. I would like...
Dr. Li Junren Reply:
N.L.P. (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) is not a recognized or scientifically validated therapeutic method. In fact, legitimate psychotherapy textbooks do not include this type of treatment. You can refer to the book "Doctors Jumping and Patients Screaming," published by ...[Read More] Overcoming Social Anxiety: The Role of NLP in Treatment