Interpersonal relationships, Psychiatry FAQ

How to determine if you should take anti-anxiety medication? I have always been a person who is easily nervous and anxious. My current profession is a teacher. In my first year after entering the workforce, I struggled with my abilities and did not perform well in many tasks, whi...

Depression Issues Hello, doctor. I sometimes experience anxiety and depression, which have affected my school, academics, and interpersonal relationships. A few months ago, I took an online depression assessment and found that my score was in the moderate to severe range. This ha...

Schizophrenia / Autism / Borderline Personality Disorder / Major Disabilities / Physical Disabilities 1. Should the diagnosis for the Major Disability Card and Disability Handbook be corrected? What are the advantages and disadvantages? 2. What are the similar manifestations ...

Do I have depression? My family does not have a history of depression, but I often find it difficult to focus on completing my academic goals due to excessive thinking about my existence lacking substantial value, my inability to feel motivated to continue experiencing the future...

I have discovered that I may have been struggling with borderline personality disorder all along? Hello Doctor, I am a 20-year-old college student who has been dealing with obsessive-compulsive disorder since middle school and have been under psychiatric care and medication ever ...

I'm not sure what to do? Hello, doctor. I'm sorry to trouble you again! Ever since I was diagnosed with a mental illness at the age of 20, this condition has been haunting me. Whether it's the stigma or the exemption from military service, it has become a shadow th...

Judgment in patients with delusions? Sometimes when I'm bored, I think of unrealistic images, sounds, or plots. However, I came across an article online about the symptoms of delusions and started to wonder if I might also have delusional symptoms. But if what I experience c...

Is it possible to have borderline personality disorder? Hello doctor, I have noticed that I often uncontrollably burst into anger and tears over very minor issues. I frequently feel extremely irritable and distressed. When I experience this irritability and pain, I resort to self...

Family interactions, paranoid delusions? I'm sorry to hear about your situation. It sounds like your cousin is exhibiting some concerning behaviors that may indicate underlying psychological issues. Given her history of trauma, such as being verbally and physically reprimand...

Stress issues Hello, Doctor. I would like to ask for your advice. I have suffered from the pain of long-term bullying during my middle and high school years, which has made me more introverted and prone to overthinking. I don't have many close friends and lack social activit...

Insomnia and medication withdrawal? Hello, doctor. On March 11, I encountered some stress in my interpersonal relationships, which led to sleep disturbances (difficulty falling asleep and waking up easily). Later, on March 17, I consulted a psychiatrist and asked if it could be a...

Depression and self-harm? Hello, doctor. I am a 13-year-old student in the second year of junior high school. Since the end of June this year, I have been experiencing emotional breakdowns and prolonged states of physical and mental exhaustion. Every day, I feel extremely tired, ...

Often unable to focus on listening to others? I have difficulty concentrating on what people are saying; it feels like I'm not absorbing the information. My mind tends to wander, and I can't focus on listening in the moment. I also struggle to maintain eye contact when ...

What does schizoaffective disorder mean? One of the diagnoses given by the physician is schizoaffective disorder. I have been wondering what this actually means. I didn't ask the doctor before, thinking it wasn't very important. However, I really want to know what this ...

What should I do? Hello, doctor. I am an anxiety patient. Before I became ill, I was a lively person, but now that I am sick, I don't know how to stop overthinking (I am on medication). I understand that if this continues, my condition will not improve. I have tried exercisi...

Talking to oneself and cursing at others? I tend to be somewhat reserved and quiet in front of my colleagues, often unsure of how to respond to them because I'm afraid of saying the wrong thing, so I choose not to speak. However, I manage to cooperate and interact well at wo...

My question? Hello, doctor: I am a student who dropped out after the third year of a five-year vocational program and am currently working at a convenience store. I previously suffered from mild depression and received psychological treatment. During my time at school, I felt low...

Is this a learning disability? Hello, could these conditions possibly indicate a learning disability? Is it more likely to be perceptual-motor in nature? The individual has mild visual impairment (one eye with low vision of 0.3 plus myopia, astigmatism, and nystagmus; the other e...

Inability to control excessive masturbation? Hello Dr. Wang, When I encounter setbacks, I tend to relieve stress through masturbation, often accompanied by watching adult films. During my sophomore year of high school, I engaged in this behavior at least three times a week, and ...

I am unsure how to address the issue? I often find myself lost in thought, reflecting on past events, and sometimes I zone out while thinking. Occasionally, I try to reconnect with people I know on Facebook, but they often feel there's no need to communicate, which can be bo...