Overcoming People-Pleasing: Finding Your Voice in Relationships
Interpersonal Relationships: People-Pleasing Personality Hello, Doctor. What should I do? I am someone who really cares about what others think and how they perceive me. In middle and high school, I experienced social exclusion, and the biggest issue is that I seem unable to expr...
Dr. Ding Shuyan Reply:
Hello, first of all, this is a problem that almost everyone has encountered. Some people brush it off quickly with a smile, while others repeatedly dwell on it in their minds. As you mentioned, it often stems from past experiences of feeling rejected or hurt by peers or loved one...[Read More] Overcoming People-Pleasing: Finding Your Voice in Relationships
Navigating Social Anxiety: Seeking Support and Finding Strength
Please provide more context or specific information so I can assist you better? My personal support system is quite weak; aside from my mother, I have no one else to talk to or share my emotions with. However, the advantage is that I can transform negative thoughts into positive ...
Dr. Ding Shuyan Reply:
Hello, I am not quite sure about the main point of your question. Wishing you all the best. Sincerely, Dr. Ding Shuo-Yan.[Read More] Navigating Social Anxiety: Seeking Support and Finding Strength
Understanding Social Anxiety: Coping with Negative Thoughts and Stress
Interpersonal stress, negative thoughts? Hello, doctor. I am currently in college. Since I was young (as far back as I can remember), I have been very troubled by interpersonal issues. I am afraid to talk to others and often don't know what to say. I really want to initiate ...
Dr. Dai Wanxiang Reply:
Hello Miss Annie: Based on your description, it seems that you have experienced a lack of confidence, excessive worry, and interpersonal difficulties since childhood. If these traits are part of a long-standing personality characteristic, they may be related to your constitution,...[Read More] Understanding Social Anxiety: Coping with Negative Thoughts and Stress
Understanding Unexplained Crying and Negative Thoughts in Teens
Feeling inexplicably tearful and having negative thoughts? Hello, doctor. I am a third-year junior high school student who will be taking the entrance exams in May. I have always been the top student in my class since childhood, and I have scored nearly full marks in several mock...
Dr. Dai Wanxiang Reply:
Hello Penny, Based on your description, it seems that you are experiencing feelings of sadness, sentimentality, negative thinking, and excessive worry without any apparent life stressors. I wonder if you are also experiencing symptoms such as memory impairment, difficulty conce...[Read More] Understanding Unexplained Crying and Negative Thoughts in Teens
Understanding Emotional Instability: Signs, Symptoms, and Solutions
Emotional instability Hello Dr. Chiu, since I was in the second year of junior high, I have been experiencing hyperventilation and often feel nervous and anxious. After some issues arose at home, I have become increasingly irritable, and it is difficult for me to calm down after ...
Dr. Qiu Junda Reply:
Hello: Hyperventilation is a response to anxiety. The text also mentions some negative emotional thinking. It is recommended that you gather educational materials on emotional regulation and stress management, and learn some of the techniques, which should help improve the situat...[Read More] Understanding Emotional Instability: Signs, Symptoms, and Solutions
Understanding Depression, Dizziness, and Stress in Military Life
Depression, dizziness, stress-related issues? Hello, I am inquiring on behalf of my boyfriend. As his girlfriend, I feel helpless watching him struggle. My boyfriend is currently serving in the military, and he recently told me that he has been experiencing dizziness. He also men...
Dr. Huang Weiqin Reply:
Hello: Based on your description of your friend's emotions and condition, it would be advisable to have a neurologist evaluate the dizziness. As for the depression, stress, and negative thoughts, it would be more appropriate to continue with a psychiatric evaluation and trea...[Read More] Understanding Depression, Dizziness, and Stress in Military Life
Managing Emotional Turmoil: Strategies for Coping with Anxiety and Stress
Easily feel overwhelmed by stress? Hello, doctor. My emotions fluctuate greatly; I get easily angry and often feel depressed, and I frequently have negative thoughts. I always feel that when others ask me questions, they are trying to pick on my flaws or mock me. My parents have ...
Dr. Liang Sunyuan Reply:
Hello, Bubu: Dysfunction of the prefrontal cortex may indicate Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), which can lead to difficulties with distraction, impulsivity, and restlessness, making it hard to control thoughts that seem to cycle in your mind. You mentioned that y...[Read More] Managing Emotional Turmoil: Strategies for Coping with Anxiety and Stress
Understanding Mood Disorders: Bipolar, Anxiety, or Delusional Symptoms?
Bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, or delusional disorder? Hello Doctor: My mother previously worked night shifts and needed to drink alcohol. Last July, she was imprisoned for four months due to drunk driving. When she returned, there were no significant issues, but she often c...
Dr. Qiu Junda Reply:
Hello: Regarding my mother's condition, it appears that she is indeed experiencing emotional difficulties, primarily exhibiting negative behaviors. Whether this is due to depression, bipolar disorder, or other potential causes still requires further evaluation. Additionally,...[Read More] Understanding Mood Disorders: Bipolar, Anxiety, or Delusional Symptoms?
Do I Need Therapy? Understanding Mental Health Struggles in Teens
In such a situation, it is uncertain whether psychological counseling or medical treatment is necessary? Hello, doctor. I am currently a high school student. During my third year of junior high, the pressure was particularly intense as I prepared for high school entrance exams. I...
Dr. Liang Sunyuan Reply:
Hello: Crying without reason at night, not wanting to interact with others, and having suicidal impulses can be very distressing. However, it seems that having a clear life goal has helped alleviate these feelings. Recently, though, it appears that these feelings have resurfaced....[Read More] Do I Need Therapy? Understanding Mental Health Struggles in Teens
Understanding Sudden Mood Swings: When Emotions Feel Uncontrollable
Feeling inexplicably emotional? Sometimes I suddenly feel upset and unhappy, and then I feel very lonely or sad. This is especially true when I'm with my family (when the whole family is together). I try to calm myself down, and I usually succeed. However, when I'm alon...
Dr. Huang Weiqin Reply:
To the inquiring netizen: Based on your description, you may be experiencing mental distress related to depression. It is recommended that you be accompanied by friends or family to visit a psychiatrist (or a psychosomatic medicine specialist) for an evaluation and treatment. If ...[Read More] Understanding Sudden Mood Swings: When Emotions Feel Uncontrollable
Understanding Anxiety, OCD, and Depression: Seeking Help for Mental Health
Anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), depression? Hello, doctor. I often feel anxious over very small things or something someone says. For example, if someone comments about me, I will constantly search online, check myself, and ask others about what that person...
Dr. Liang Sunyuan Reply:
Hello: Your analysis is very good. There is no need to overemphasize what others say; I suggest redirecting your time and energy elsewhere. Consider rethinking the important goals for yourself and focus on pursuing and achieving those goals. Engage in hobbies and interests that h...[Read More] Understanding Anxiety, OCD, and Depression: Seeking Help for Mental Health
Understanding Your Mental Health: Signs of Depression and Anxiety
I want to know what is wrong with me? There have been many events in my life. My father was quite strict when I was young, which could be considered a form of corporal punishment. However, that has changed now. In elementary school, I was bullied by boys in my class; in middle sc...
Dr. Liang Sunyuan Reply:
Hello: Past events can sometimes resurface in our minds and affect our mood. However, what is important is the present and the future. It is advisable to focus on cultivating your current life, developing personal interests and hobbies, and striving for daily growth. When past me...[Read More] Understanding Your Mental Health: Signs of Depression and Anxiety
Understanding Mental Health: Coping with Persistent Negative Thoughts
Symptoms of mental illness? Hello, doctor. I believe that my upbringing and environment are not problematic, but I have had thoughts of wanting to disappear from this world since childhood (around kindergarten). I think my disappearance could make my family and friends happier, b...
Dr. Qiu Junda Reply:
Hello: It seems that you have been troubled by negative emotions for a long time. If it's inconvenient to seek counseling at school, you can reach out to the Zhang Teachers' Mailbox (phone) in various locations. You don't have to meet in person, and they will be ha...[Read More] Understanding Mental Health: Coping with Persistent Negative Thoughts
Addressing Medication and Diagnosis Concerns in Psychiatry
Examination and medication issues? Due to a few questions being lost in the system, I would like to ask again regarding my diagnosis. The family medicine doctor diagnosed me with autonomic nervous system dysfunction based solely on judgment and prescribed Lexapro and Lysteda. I h...
Dr. Liang Sunyuan Reply:
Hello: Your condition is more suitable for an in-person consultation with a physician. If you still have concerns, it is recommended to visit a psychiatrist or a mental health specialist for a face-to-face discussion. In-person evaluations and examinations are generally more accu...[Read More] Addressing Medication and Diagnosis Concerns in Psychiatry
Understanding Emotional Instability and Anger: When to Seek Help
Emotional instability and irritability? About three months ago, I started experiencing a lot of stress at home, but it wasn't due to academic pressure from my family. Just seeing my dad makes me feel extremely pressured and fearful. I find myself crying alone in my room ever...
Dr. Qiu Junda Reply:
Hello: Regardless of whether you are ill, it appears that you are experiencing some negative emotional behaviors that need urgent attention. It is advisable to consult or seek treatment at a nearby mental health facility to address these issues promptly. If visiting a medical fac...[Read More] Understanding Emotional Instability and Anger: When to Seek Help
Overcoming OCD: A Personal Journey Through Anxiety and Intrusive Thoughts
Doctor, please help me with my obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) issue? I have read some posts here and looked at the questions raised by others and the doctors' responses. I found that I share many symptoms with them, such as feeling unable to pray when entering a temple ...
Dr. Liang Sunyuan Reply:
Hello: We cannot control what thoughts arise in our minds; we can only train ourselves to ignore those thoughts and redirect our attention to more meaningful and important people and things. Individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) often feel the need to repeat certai...[Read More] Overcoming OCD: A Personal Journey Through Anxiety and Intrusive Thoughts
Understanding OCD: Symptoms and Coping Strategies for Anxiety
Could you please tell me what symptoms are associated with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)? Thank you! Hello, doctor. Recently, over the past year or so, I've been experiencing a lot of work-related stress, which has led to excessive worrying. For the past week or two, I...
Dr. Huang Weiqin Reply:
Dear Inquirer: Hello! Based on your description, you may be experiencing some anxiety along with obsessive thoughts or behaviors. Clinically, it is important to consider the possibility of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) or other conditions. It is recommended that you seek ev...[Read More] Understanding OCD: Symptoms and Coping Strategies for Anxiety
Understanding Depression: How to Support a Loved One in Need
Symptoms of depression Hello, doctor: My girlfriend has been feeling very depressed and has mentioned to me a few times whether she might have depression. Whenever I am too busy to spend time with her, she ends up crying. Recently, due to exam preparations, I have had less time t...
Dr. Liang Sunyuan Reply:
Hello: Based on your description, she is facing multiple pressures and has turned to you for help. The first suggestion is to empathize with her feelings, to understand the pain she is currently enduring. Expressing your willingness to listen and to face these challenges together...[Read More] Understanding Depression: How to Support a Loved One in Need
Understanding Worsening Symptoms in Persistent Depression Treatment
Worsening during the treatment process of persistent depressive disorder? Hello, doctor. Since the beginning of this year, I have been experiencing online bullying, which has led to prolonged emotional instability. I often feel anxious and fear social interactions. In the middle ...
Dr. Qiu Junda Reply:
Hello: I'm glad you brought up your concerns, and I hope to assist you. Firstly, regarding the depressive symptoms that started this year, since you have already sought medical attention, it's important to be open about your condition to facilitate your physician's...[Read More] Understanding Worsening Symptoms in Persistent Depression Treatment
Managing Postpartum Anxiety: Overcoming Worries About Your Child's Health
Postpartum mood instability? Hello Doctor, I just gave birth 15 days ago. Before my pregnancy, I had some symptoms of health anxiety (I suspected dozens of diseases). I had seen a doctor before, who believed I had obsessive-compulsive disorder rather than health anxiety. Now, I f...
Dr. Ding Shuyan Reply:
Hello, whether it is obsessive-compulsive disorder, health anxiety, or even some forms of depression, there often arise compulsive worries or thoughts. As your husband mentioned, if we really want to worry, there are thousands of diseases one could be concerned about, and we coul...[Read More] Managing Postpartum Anxiety: Overcoming Worries About Your Child's Health