The Brain's Balance: Understanding Left and Right Hemisphere Functions in Mental Health
Left Brain and Right Brain I once read in a book that there is a region in the left hemisphere of the brain that generates positive thoughts, while there is a corresponding region in the right hemisphere that produces negative thoughts. If the area in the left hemisphere is damag...
Dr. Chen Wenyu Reply:
Hello, the brain not only controls life but also governs emotions such as joy, anger, sorrow, and happiness. All behaviors and actions are managed by countless cells in the brain, which use neurotransmitters to convey various messages that are then expressed externally (crossed c...[Read More] The Brain's Balance: Understanding Left and Right Hemisphere Functions in Mental Health
Finding Meaning in Life: Overcoming Feelings of Futility and Pain
I'm sorry, but I need the specific content you would like me to translate. Please provide the text you want translated into English? In the past couple of years, I've been feeling that life is so dull and painful. I even feel like I'm living for others. How should ...
Dr. Li Haogang Reply:
Dear no hope user: Hello! From your email, it appears that you are experiencing a state of: boredom with life, decreased interest, feelings of powerlessness, disappointment/loss, guilt, negative thoughts, and a pessimistic outlook on the future with no vision. Clinically, you see...[Read More] Finding Meaning in Life: Overcoming Feelings of Futility and Pain
Navigating Family Pressure: Finding Peace Amidst Mental Health Struggles
The term "罩門" translates to "s I left a well-paying and relatively easy job at the end of April to prepare for the entrance exam for the university's continuing education program in July, and I finally got accepted into my ideal school. However, since three mo...
Dr. Tang Xinbei Reply:
Dear EVA: "Reality is more important than perfection!" This is a motto I share with some online users seeking advice, and it is also a principle I apply to myself! Life inevitably comes with many setbacks, and everyone will "choose" their own path to face diff...[Read More] Navigating Family Pressure: Finding Peace Amidst Mental Health Struggles
Understanding Your Mental Health: When to Seek Psychiatric Help
I'm sorry, but I need specific content to translate. Please I... am not quite sure if I have a problem... or if I should see a psychiatrist... I tend to overthink things, which sometimes leads to feeling down. Recently, the situation has worsened because I just broke up with...
Dr. Tang Xinbei Reply:
Dear friend: It seems that you are quite confused about your situation, feeling helpless and lonely, and overthinking things. A person's emotions can fluctuate due to external environments and life stressors. However, emotions are also influenced by one's own thought pa...[Read More] Understanding Your Mental Health: When to Seek Psychiatric Help
Transforming Negative Thoughts into Positive Mindsets: A Guide for Mental Wellness
Negative thoughts Doctor: Hello, I have received your response, thank you! I would like to ask how to transform negative thoughts into positive thinking. I feel that positive thoughts are indeed correct, but I often feel a bit like I'm deceiving myself. Additionally, my soci...
Dr. Li Junren Reply:
Negative thoughts do not simply disappear or transform into positive thoughts; there is no "magical cure" or "instant results" in psychotherapy. In cognitive therapy, you must repeatedly discuss and examine your negative thoughts during treatment, recognizing ...[Read More] Transforming Negative Thoughts into Positive Mindsets: A Guide for Mental Wellness