Navigating Mental Health and Regrets: A Journey Through Relationships
My own thoughts and feelings? Hello, doctor. Ever since I recalled things from my past, I've been feeling very down and my mood is extremely poor! I am a Sagittarius, type B, and I was diagnosed with depression at the age of 20, which led to my discharge from the military. I...
Dr. Liang Sunyuan Reply:
Hello, Ayi: Thank you for your detailed description. You have reflected on and organized your past experiences, and engaged in some altruistic actions, which are all effective changes. It just requires a bit more patience and perseverance. The past has already happened and must b...[Read More] Navigating Mental Health and Regrets: A Journey Through Relationships
Understanding the Causes of Epilepsy and Tourette Syndrome: A Family Perspective
Epilepsy and Tourette syndrome are both considered to have a genetic component, but they are not strictly classified as congenital disorders. The causes of these conditions can be multifactorial, involving a combination of genetic predispositions and environmental factors. In the...
Dr. Huang Xiaoxian Reply:
Hello Ms. Li: Regarding the medication your daughter is taking, it can be used clinically to treat various different conditions, so it does not necessarily mean that she has epilepsy or Tourette syndrome. From the symptoms you described, it does not seem to align with those condi...[Read More] Understanding the Causes of Epilepsy and Tourette Syndrome: A Family Perspective
Understanding Impulsive Violence: Is It a Mental Health Issue?
Having an impulse to hit someone? Hello, doctor. Since my middle school years, I have experienced an impulse to hit teachers whenever I have one-on-one conversations or lessons with them. This continued into high school and college, and now that I am in the workforce, I feel the ...
Dr. Wu Enliang Reply:
Hello, this is not a mental illness, but if you have impulses to hit others, particularly targeting elders or superiors, there must be a reason behind it. This often occurs in individuals who grew up in authoritarian environments. It is advisable to seek individual psychotherapy....[Read More] Understanding Impulsive Violence: Is It a Mental Health Issue?
Struggling with Mental Health and Job Challenges: A Personal Journey
My current dilemma? Hello, Doctor: I have always been a slow-moving person, but I do my work diligently! I am currently working in a rice ball factory, and sometimes I feel bored with the monotonous tasks I do every day, such as washing and stir-frying pickled vegetables, washing...
Dr. Liang Sunyuan Reply:
Hello Jason: There are no standard answers to such matters. Although you are unwell, you continue to work hard. Despite facing setbacks, you strive to maintain your position, which are all your strengths and efforts. Being sick is not your fault, and life is sometimes imperfect a...[Read More] Struggling with Mental Health and Job Challenges: A Personal Journey
Can Individuals with Mild Schizophrenia Have a Healthy Sex Life?
Please provide your content for translation? Can individuals with mild schizophrenia have a sexual life? Due to this diagnosis, I have never had a girlfriend and am unsure about the possibility of marriage and having children. Since I am a mild patient, my parents want to know ho...
Dr. Tian Xinqiao Reply:
Hello, thank you for your message. To answer your question, individuals with schizophrenia can certainly have a sex life just like the general population, and they can also get married and have children. However, many individuals with schizophrenia are concerned about whether the...[Read More] Can Individuals with Mild Schizophrenia Have a Healthy Sex Life?
Understanding Clothing Fetishism: Seeking Help Without Stigma
If you have a condition known as "drapetomania" or a strong desire to wear specific clothing, it is important to seek guidance from a mental health professional. They can help you understand your feelings and provide support or therapy This symptom started in my childho...
Dr. Wang Yazhen Reply:
Hello, handsome: Based on your description, it does indeed show signs of fetishism. Initially, it may have started out of curiosity, but over time, a connection has formed between female items and sexual impulses, leading to sexual arousal and the desire to masturbate whenever yo...[Read More] Understanding Clothing Fetishism: Seeking Help Without Stigma
Understanding the Challenges of Caring for Family Members with Mental Illness
Family members of individuals with mental illness? Hello doctor, I have an aunt who has had brain damage since childhood. She is unable to express her feelings (and cannot speak), her head shakes continuously every day, she can only grab food with her hands, and she is unable to ...
Dr. Xiao Minghong Reply:
Dear Zhou En'en, Due to the incomplete information you provided, I can only respond based on the current details. 1. If your aunt suffered severe head trauma during childhood (exact age unknown) that resulted in an inability to speak and functional decline, it may indicat...[Read More] Understanding the Challenges of Caring for Family Members with Mental Illness
Coping with Schizophrenia: Overcoming Social Stigma and Isolation
Please provide more context or specific information for me to assist you effectively? Individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia often face discrimination in interpersonal relationships, social situations, and the workplace. This stigma can lead to concerns about negative treatment...
Dr. Lin Niqi Reply:
Currently, society has a limited understanding of individuals with mental illnesses (not just schizophrenia). Coupled with the inaccurate reporting by the media, this has led to misunderstandings and stigmatization of those with mental health conditions. However, stigmatization i...[Read More] Coping with Schizophrenia: Overcoming Social Stigma and Isolation
Navigating Life with Paranoid Schizophrenia: Seeking Guidance and Support
Please provide more context or specific information for me to give you an opinion? Today, during my job search, I mentioned my early diagnosis, but my current diagnosis is "paranoid schizophrenia." I'm unsure how to communicate my diagnosis to others. Perhaps I can...
Dr. Cai Qijin Reply:
Hello, the exact causes of schizophrenia are still not fully understood, but it can lead to abnormalities in the secretion of neurotransmitters in the brain, which can severely affect thinking and cause hallucinations, among other symptoms. You might explain to others that schizo...[Read More] Navigating Life with Paranoid Schizophrenia: Seeking Guidance and Support
Navigating Employment with a Mental Health History: Tips for Disclosure
Please provide more context or specific information so I can assist you better? A doctor once mentioned that when job hunting, one does not need to disclose having a mental illness to employers. However, I still encounter situations where I am required to indicate whether I have ...
Dr. Wu Enliang Reply:
Hello, a recovered patient should not be considered as having a mental illness, right? Currently, due to insufficient societal acceptance, as you mentioned, there is still a stigma associated with it. It is advisable, when necessary, to refrain from disclosing this information an...[Read More] Navigating Employment with a Mental Health History: Tips for Disclosure
Understanding the Struggles of Families with Mentally Ill Loved Ones
The Life of Individuals with Mental Illness Hello, Doctor. My father was taken to the psychiatric emergency room years ago after a manic episode, during which he claimed to have special abilities and danced in a peculiar manner. Since he was not hospitalized at that time, our fam...
Dr. Huang Jiabin Reply:
Hello: One of the most challenging aspects of mental health conditions is that they can affect judgment. While individuals do not lose all cognitive abilities, certain specific areas may be impacted, leading to significant difficulties for themselves and their families. The suffe...[Read More] Understanding the Struggles of Families with Mentally Ill Loved Ones
Facing Employment Discrimination: Seeking Guidance on Schizophrenia and Recovery
Please provide more context or specific information so I can assist you better? I have read the doctor's opinion several times, but I am very worried about employment discrimination and being marginalized. Actually, I just need to talk to people, and eventually, they will fi...
Dr. Tian Xinqiao Reply:
Hello, thank you for your letter. From our previous correspondence, I understand that you are facing challenges in adapting to your illness. When dealing with mental health issues, it is fundamentally recommended that you discuss your current condition and prognosis with a health...[Read More] Facing Employment Discrimination: Seeking Guidance on Schizophrenia and Recovery
Navigating Life with Schizophrenia: Finding Happiness and Acceptance
How to become happier? Today, during my job search, I only mentioned my early diagnosis, as my current diagnosis of delusional disorder might be hidden. Although the doctor’s previous message had a positive impact, I just don’t know how to communicate my diagnosis to others. Perh...
Dr. Tian Xinqiao Reply:
Hello, thank you for your letter. The main topic of your inquiry is how to become happier, but the content seems to revolve around whether or not to disclose your psychiatric diagnosis to others and how to do so, which is causing you distress. In fact, both your mental health sta...[Read More] Navigating Life with Schizophrenia: Finding Happiness and Acceptance
Navigating Life with Paranoid Schizophrenia: Seeking Guidance on Relationships and Employment
Please provide more context or specific information for me to give you an opinion? I have been diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia, and the advantage is that I can function normally without needing hospitalization. The problem is that I don't know how to face the people ar...
Dr. Tian Xinqiao Reply:
Hello, first of all, thank you for your letter. Individuals with schizophrenia may find that their ability to cope with stress and setbacks is not as strong as it was before their illness, and they may experience feelings of disappointment due to family expectations or their own ...[Read More] Navigating Life with Paranoid Schizophrenia: Seeking Guidance on Relationships and Employment
Understanding Behavioral Changes: Possible Mental Health Issues in Aging
Behavioral abnormalities I'm sorry to bother you, doctor. My father started experiencing headaches recently, and he often forgets things immediately after saying or doing them. He asks the same questions repeatedly. Today, while taking a shower, he suddenly used facial clean...
Dr. Huang Jiabin Reply:
Hello: Your father's condition sounds like some symptoms of dementia, such as a decline in executive function and changes in daily habits. However, I am more concerned about the fact that these abnormal behaviors appeared after he experienced a headache, raising the possibil...[Read More] Understanding Behavioral Changes: Possible Mental Health Issues in Aging
Is It Possible That My Mother's Behavior Indicates a Mental Illness?
Could it be a mental illness? Hello doctor, my mother has had a bad temper for the past three months. She starts yelling at us over minor inconveniences and has even threatened to kill our whole family. Recently, she has taken a knife and tried to attack us, and she looks at us w...
Dr. Liang Sunyuan Reply:
Hello: It is advisable to pay attention to sleep and dietary habits, as mental disorders often coexist with sleep disturbances. If there are indeed sleep issues, consider asking other friends or family members to encourage her to seek medical evaluation under the pretext of insom...[Read More] Is It Possible That My Mother's Behavior Indicates a Mental Illness?
Understanding Dissociative Identity: Signs, Symptoms, and Seeking Help
Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) Hello, doctor. I don't know what's wrong with me, but my classmates say that sometimes I am completely different from my usual self. Normally, I am very talkative, optimistic, and love to make people laugh. However, during a recent d...
Dr. Qiu Junda Reply:
Hello. The symptoms described in the text are quite diverse, but there seems to be a predominance of negative emotional behaviors, including suicidal (self-harming) actions. I hope you can cherish yourself. Just as you are asking questions, it is likely that you hope to improve y...[Read More] Understanding Dissociative Identity: Signs, Symptoms, and Seeking Help
Should I Seek Help from a Psychiatrist for My Mental Health?
Should I seek treatment at a psychiatric hospital? Hello Doctor, I am currently a high school sophomore. Since childhood, I have experienced unexplained feelings of anxiety or stress that lead me to bite my nails and constantly pick at my hands. In middle school, I harmed myself ...
Dr. Liang Sunyuan Reply:
Hello Nicky, since childhood, you have been biting your nails and picking at your skin, which can be harmful to yourself and is often associated with anxiety and depression. It is recommended to first recognize and accept this part of yourself, and then try to learn new and diffe...[Read More] Should I Seek Help from a Psychiatrist for My Mental Health?
Understanding Adaptation Disorders: Navigating Work and Mental Health Challenges
Adjustment Disorder Hello, Doctor: It's been a long time! I've been busy with work and making a living, so I haven't had the chance to check back on this Q&A and see information from others with the same condition as mine, or even to use it as a reference for m...
Dr. Ding Shuyan Reply:
Hello, I'm glad to hear that you stepped out and found a job, and that you worked for a while. Of course, you eventually left, but this valuable experience can provide us with insights into the reasons for setbacks and whether improvements can be made next time. It sounds li...[Read More] Understanding Adaptation Disorders: Navigating Work and Mental Health Challenges
Navigating Family Conflicts and Mental Health Challenges
When talking to family members? I have always been busy with my career development and have a habit of engaging in outdoor sports. Let me clarify that my following statements are not fictional and should not be distorted. I just returned from abroad, and since both my mother and ...
Dr. Xiao Minghong Reply:
Dear Miss A, I am sorry to hear about the many painful experiences you have encountered, and I understand that the difficulties you face are multifaceted. Based on the information provided, I can offer the following responses: 1. Communication Issues with Family: It seems that ...[Read More] Navigating Family Conflicts and Mental Health Challenges