Mental illness, Psychiatry FAQ - Page 3

Application for Major Illness Card for Schizophrenia Hello, doctor. I would like to ask if a patient diagnosed with schizophrenia needs to have been under treatment for more than six months before applying for a major illness card, or if a diagnosis of schizophrenia is sufficient...

Is this not quite normal? I have had two boyfriends and, due to various factors such as pressure from family and friends and a desire to experience the emotions that come with love, I agreed to enter into relationships. However, after starting to date, I often feel disgusted or e...

Taking medication without having a medical condition? What happens if someone without a mental illness takes medication for bipolar disorder?

I would like to ask the doctor? Hello, doctor. I have been seeing a psychiatrist for over 20 years. After experiencing trauma in my youth, I developed a mental illness and have been in treatment ever since. I am a frequent visitor to the e-hospital in Taiwan, where I seek advice ...

Schizophrenia Hello: What are the differences between clinical psychologists, counseling psychologists, and occupational therapists? I have some psychological issues, but I'm currently facing some urgent questions about my future career direction. Is there a possibility to i...

A relative seems to be experiencing mental health issues? Hello, I would like to ask if excessive stress can lead to symptoms similar to mental illnesses. I have two cousins who are twins, but my aunt seems to prefer my older cousin over my younger cousin, often hitting or scoldi...

Please help our family? Hello Doctor: My sister has bipolar disorder and depression. She was forcibly hospitalized for several years and has been back home for a year and a half. She dislikes seeing our parents engage in religious activities because she believes they are wasting ...

Mindfulness and meditation issues? Hello, doctor. Do you mean that practicing mindfulness and meditation will not lead to mental health issues? Then why are there negative messages being spread that cause panic? Recently, mindfulness and meditation have gained popularity, with ...

Previously asked questions? Hello, doctor. I'm not trying to be difficult; rather, I have a longstanding issue that has persisted over the years. I have finally transitioned from a job scavenging for meals to being employed by a company, and I have been working there for 2 t...

Inquiry on behalf of a family member - Schizophrenia? My mother exhibits symptoms suggestive of schizophrenia, such as fixed delusions, auditory hallucinations, disorganized thinking, and a loss of interest in daily activities. These behaviors have become more pronounced since th...

I have some concerns and would like to ask questions? A psychiatrist said, "Everything can be treated; accepting God's love is the only path to recovery." Does this imply that only by living according to Christian doctrine can one recover from mental illnesses? Hea...

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Insurance Issues Hello, doctor. I recently purchased health insurance and while filling out the insurance information, there was a health declaration form that asked if I had received treatment or medication for certain diseases within the past five ...

Is this a medical condition or simply low intelligence? In recent years, as I have grown older and gained a better understanding of myself, I have started to notice that when I am doing something that I usually do correctly, if someone suddenly reminds me of how to do it, I becom...

I constantly hear voices in my head, and my emotions fluctuate dramatically? Hello, doctor. Since I was a child, I have had the impression that there are voices in my head talking to me. At first, I thought everyone experienced this, so I would directly converse with them. Later,...

Can a disability assessment be conducted during the initial visit at your hospital? Hello Dr. Wu: Thank you for helping with the referral to the rehabilitation center during my brother's initial consultation. He has successfully been admitted. Wishing you great success and p...

Should I stay away from my family? I'm not sure how to describe this mental illness. I've read a lot of similar labels, but it seems like I'm the only one who thinks uncontrollably. Since elementary school, due to my family's difficult situation, I have a pair...

The issues are complex and numerous? Hello, doctor. I am currently facing some difficulties as a patient with a psychiatric disorder. I have a thought disorder, but I have never been hospitalized in a psychiatric ward. I was once taken to the emergency room due to emotional insta...

Concern about the side effects of Prozac? Dear Dr. Wu, I am the individual who previously consulted you (case number 174365). As I mentioned last time, I have been suffering from obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) for seven years. In the first couple of years, I regularly took ...

I need advice? Dear Dr. Dai, I have a few questions regarding my condition: obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and depression. 1. With the upcoming university entrance exams, the doctor suggested that I take 0.25 mg of Anxiolytic. However, I found in the medication leaflet tha...

Doctor, I have been feeling that my father's mental state is quite strange? My father is over 65 years old. He used to run a pharmacy at home and has been retired for 4 to 5 years. I want to ask about his condition: he becomes easily agitated, especially after taking a showe...