Mental illness, Psychiatry FAQ - Page 4

Is it pure obsessive-compulsive disorder or another issue? Hello Dr. Lin, I have been diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) since I was 17 years old, and it has been several years now. In recent years, I have not experienced much in the way of compulsive behaviors, ...

The issue of disability certification for autism? Recently, my doctor referred me for a mental disability assessment due to autism. I understand that for chronic mental illnesses, I must continue seeing a physician until the next disability certification expires before I can be r...

Oedipus complex Hello, doctor. I have a problem! Sometimes I feel like I'm going crazy; I admit I'm mentally unstable. I have a mild disability certificate. My primary doctor has diagnosed me with schizophrenia! Since childhood, I haven't had many friends, especial...

Latent schizophrenia Hello, I would like to ask the doctor about latent schizophrenia (latent psychotic disorder). What does it mean? Does it refer to an overly sensitive personality, etc.? Is it an old term? Is it different from schizophrenia? Is it considered a serious mental i...

Asperger's syndrome If the female partner and her siblings all have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), with the brother also having Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and the sister having epilepsy, while the male partner has no history of ASD, ADHD, or epilepsy in...

Auditory hallucinations occur when lying flat? Hello, doctor. My mother just turned 80 years old. Since she was young, she often mentioned that a devil has been following her, whether she is outside or at home. Occasionally, she complains that the devil appears intentionally for ...

Regarding whether family members have mental illnesses? Hello, doctor. I am a patient with mild depression, and my family environment has greatly affected me, being a major factor in my emotional instability. My family has a certain aversion to mental illness and lacks insight in...

Traumatic emotions I was diagnosed at the age of 23 with atypical Crohn's disease. Within a month, I lost over thirty kilograms. I visited numerous hospitals and was only diagnosed with gastric and duodenal ulcers. My condition worsened, and one day I woke up unable to walk....

Am I experiencing anxiety, Munchausen syndrome, or another condition? Or am I just normal? I have a very stubborn and extreme personality, and I struggle with reading social cues; I tend to speak very directly. I was severely reprimanded by a teacher for two years, and later, fol...

Living in the past? Hello, doctor. I have been suffering from a mental illness for over 20 years, starting from when I was 20 years old. My mother passed away in 2007, and I have been unable to move on! Over a decade has passed, and I am still living in the past, especially durin...

Auditory hallucinations and insomnia? I have been ill for a long time, for four years. My condition has not improved during this time, especially my memory has deteriorated significantly. Since my girlfriend committed suicide by carbon monoxide poisoning, my auditory hallucinatio...

Confusion Among Caregivers of Individuals with Schizophrenia Hello Dr. Lin, thank you for your previous response. I would like to continue discussing the care of patients with schizophrenia. After discussing with my family, we have reached a consensus to "maintain the status...

What should I do if my family is resistant to taking me to see a psychiatrist? What is my condition? Due to family issues and friends, I learned to drink and self-harm in the second year of junior high. Every night, I find myself thinking about many things and feeling that the wo...

Family members have had symptoms for many years but show no awareness of their illness? Hello, Dr. Lin. I apologize for the lengthy message. My family member is a 28-year-old male who has experienced a decline in academic performance since his junior year in college and subsequen...

Medication Issue - I was prescribed Abilify by my doctor for panic and anxiety disorders, but it has made my anxiety worse? Hello, Doctor. I have a severe panic disorder and health anxiety, which seems to be hereditary as some of my cousins have obsessive-compulsive disorder and ...

The habit of talking to oneself? Since elementary school, I have been talking to myself. When I turned 21, I felt emotionally unstable and sought medical help. At that time, I asked the doctor about my condition, but I did not mention that I was experiencing a mental illness. Now...

Frequent visits to the doctor? Generally, those who seek medical consultation and medication are often diagnosed with neuroses or psychosis. Conditions outside of these, such as autism and personality disorders, are typically not treatable with medication alone. I have undergone ...

Regarding learning and examinations? Hello, Doctor: I am a working individual who is also preparing for the national examination while dealing with a mental illness. I apologize for asking questions that may not be directly related to mental health! I am unsure of my specific dia...

I have been seeking medical care for over ten years? I have been seeing a psychiatrist for nearly 20 years due to emotional instability, which causes me to talk to myself and isolate myself, often laughing alone. Although I have been treated at a specialized hospital, the doctors...

Involuntary treatment in psychiatry? Hello, doctor. I am a single mother, and my son has developed a habit of taking sleeping pills. I was not aware of this until recently; he has been taking 10 mg of Zolpidem. About three to four months ago, he lost his job, and I later found ou...