Negative thoughts, Psychiatry FAQ - Page 2

Easily anxious? Hello Doctor, I apologize for bothering you, but I have been experiencing issues that are affecting my daily life. 1. When I was a child, I had an all-you-can-eat experience where I may have overeaten, which made my stomach feel strange. I thought drinking some...

Afraid to take risks? Hello, Doctor: Compared to the people I know who are very positive and willing to take on new challenges, I tend to believe that I cannot achieve things. When opportunities arise, I often give up on my own before even trying. I lack confidence and ambition, ...

I can't figure out why I'm doing this? Hello, doctor. In recent years, I have realized that I have been intentionally engaging in certain behaviors to attract the attention of specific people. I even feel that I must be very negative for them to care about me. I am unsu...

I really want to start over? Hello, Dr. Yu: I feel like nothing is going well for me. I often change jobs, and despite my efforts, I either see no results or get let go after being used. Even my strongest skills haven't gained any recognition online despite my hard work. I w...

I'm not sure what the situation is? Hello, doctor. Recently, I have been constantly thinking about negative things, such as what my teachers say and my classmates' evaluations of me, as well as small issues in my life, academic pressure, and my parents' expectation...

Do I have depression? Hello, doctor. I would like to know if I might have depression. I had a decent social life in kindergarten, but I was slightly bullied by classmates, and I wonder if that’s why I gradually became less inclined to initiate play with others starting from eleme...

Emotional issues Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about muscle vascular tension and contraction, poor blood circulation, and some neural pain that sometimes accompanies rapid heartbeat, chest tightness, and difficulty breathing. I also experience pain from the back of my neck t...

Is it a personality issue, or is it depression/bipolar disorder? Hello Doctor: My boyfriend, according to his friends, used to be an outgoing and positive person, but in the past 2 to 3 years, he has developed symptoms of being overly sensitive, suspicious, and prone to irrationa...

Regarding issues of emotional instability? Hello Dr. Tsai, I feel a bit shy asking this for the first time here. Recently, my emotions have been quite volatile and extreme; I get easily irritated and cry often. I frequently feel down over trivial matters and have the urge to hit ...

Negative thoughts Hello, Doctor. A few months ago, I visited a psychiatrist due to autonomic nervous system dysregulation. Recently, I've noticed that I have some negative thoughts, and at times, I even have thoughts of self-harm. However, I believe that I am not depressed; ...

Hello doctor, I am a patient with anxiety disorder and would like to ask some questions? Because I hit my head three times within 15 minutes in the first grade, the doctor said that I am now sensitive to light, electromagnetic waves, and sound, which has led to some hallucination...

What should I do? Hello, doctor. I am an anxiety patient. Before I became ill, I was a lively person, but now that I am sick, I don't know how to stop overthinking (I am on medication). I understand that if this continues, my condition will not improve. I have tried exercisi...

Medication issues related to severe hypersomnia in depression? Hello, my situation is that I had visited a hospital for treatment and medication about a year ago. After that, I stopped taking the medication for nearly a year, but recently I noticed that my symptoms have returned,...

Insomnia. Fatigue? I used to frequently wake up in the middle of the night, but I could fall back asleep quickly, so I rarely felt fatigued. However, ever since I received my second dose of the BNT vaccine last year, I have become more anxious and live in fear of getting sick eve...

SSRI (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor) Dr. Dai: I am taking an SSRI, and I saw on PTT that some people feel their memory has worsened after taking it. However, SSRIs are supposed to increase serotonin, and isn't serotonin supposed to enhance memory? I would like to as...

Adjustment Disorder I am currently studying in graduate school, and my teacher initially planned to let me take my oral exam early. However, when I discovered errors in my research data, I fell into a state of negative emotions and anxiety, even contemplating death. I didn't...

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...

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) - Obsessive Thoughts Hello Doctor, I have been suffering from panic disorder for 21 years and have become accustomed to panic attacks. I previously saw a doctor for a year and took Lexapro, and after improving with medication and exercise, I st...

Negative memories Hello, I would like to inquire about issues related to eliminating negative memories. A few years ago, I managed to overcome depression through sheer willpower, and I found new motivation to live, with no problems in work, family, or social interactions. However...

Is this considered depression? Recently, whenever I stop thinking, my mind starts engaging in self-dialogue, constantly asking myself questions like "Why am I alive?", "What benefits would dying bring to my family?", "If I hadn't promised not to comm...