Mental illness, Psychiatry FAQ - Page 19

Regarding my medical condition? Doctor Liu: Hello, I have been dealing with depression for over two years, intermittently receiving treatment. In the past, many friends in the medical field, as well as others, advised me against seeing a psychiatrist, claiming that medication wou...

Is it generalized anxiety disorder? Recently, I have been feeling anxious. I have experienced this before, but I managed to overcome it with the support of my friends and other focal points in my life. Now, due to unemployment and isolation at home, I feel lonely. Although I don&...

Hoarding Disorder Hello, I would like to ask if you are familiar with Hoarding Disorder, which is a mental illness? My mother has this condition, and I am wondering how I can help her accept treatment. Her hoarding has become increasingly severe; it started 20 years ago with a te...

Is it bipolar disorder? Hello, Doctor: I have a question I would like to ask! I have been in a relationship with my boyfriend for nearly 8 years. Last year, in May 2005, on a Saturday, he was supposed to come see me, but I couldn't make it due to some matters. Unexpectedly, ...

Schizophrenia is a chronic and severe mental disorder that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves. Individuals with schizophrenia may experience delusions, hallucinations, disorganized thinking, and impaired functioning. The exact cause of schizophrenia Hello Dr. Su, I w...

Overthinking? Hello, doctor. Since my freshman year, I have been playing on the computer for about 15 hours a day on average, and I often stay up late, sometimes going two or three days without sleep. I have been binge eating late-night snacks, and my weight has increased from 67...

Can the reported symptoms determine if an individual has schizophrenia? Hello Dr. Su! I have a few questions regarding my brother's first visit to the psychiatric department. The date was February 5, 2001, and prior to this, he had never sought treatment for mental health is...

I'm not sure what's going on? My friend's mother sometimes talks to herself, curses, and laughs alone. This has been happening for about ten years. The content of her self-talk often revolves around being bullied by relatives during her youth (which is factual) and...

Is it possible for acute schizophrenia to resolve without medication and not relapse? Is it possible for a patient with acute schizophrenia to naturally recover without treatment if the stressful environment disappears? If so, what is the likelihood of relapse? My boyfriend previ...

Unsure if there is an illness? My friend's mother sometimes talks to herself, curses, and laughs alone. This has been happening for about ten years. The content of her self-talk often revolves around being bullied by relatives during her youth (which is factual) and she gets...

I'm not sure what's wrong? Hello Doctor: In the past six months, I have noticed that my friend's mother often picks at her face during her free time to the point of bleeding (on her freckles). She claims this is due to an excess of toxins in her body. Even after he...

Mental disorders Hello Dr. Chen, My sister has been diagnosed with schizophrenia for over ten years, but her condition has worsened recently. Her behavior is not only strange, but her cognitive functions and speech seem to resemble that of a three-year-old. She often repeats the...

How to expedite recovery from bipolar disorder? How can I recover from bipolar disorder quickly? I've been on medication for two years, but the medication is causing blurred vision and poor sleep quality. I often wake up suddenly during the night, and my memory has also wors...

I'm emotionally exhausted! I'm not sure if I'm sick, but I feel afraid to go home, avoid answering family calls, and even dislike them. My grandmother used to stay with us, and I thought I could gradually adjust my mindset to face my dad without fear. However, once...

Unable to go out? Hello doctor, my brother has been very reclusive since childhood and has few friends. Even after going to college and completing his military service, he still hasn't made any friends and hardly interacts with others, including girls. Since finishing his mi...

Could you please clarify what specific symptoms or conditions you are referring to? Hello, doctor. This is my current state: 1. Sometimes I want to share things with others (like friends) or feel like crying, which are generally negative emotions. I don't know why, but I o...

I'm very troubled? Currently, my condition involves long-term issues such as difficulty concentrating with my eyes, slight hearing loss, and an inability to focus mentally. I personally believe these problems stem from a mental issue, which has led to the eye and ear problem...

Regarding the issues of mental illness and genetics! Hello Doctor, I would like to ask you a question. My mother has a history of dementia and has been managing it with medication for over a decade, but she occasionally experiences more severe episodes (e.g., outbursts of anger, ...

Inquire about the father's medical condition? Hello Doctor, my father-in-law has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease for eight years and is currently managing it with medication, which has kept his condition relatively stable. However, in the past month or two, he h...

excuse me? Is talking to oneself psychologically and having difficulty concentrating considered a disorder? Also, is having random thoughts about things but not acting on them considered a disorder?