Facing Nightmares: Seeking Help for Mental Health Struggles
The nightmare has returned, please help me....? I am almost 50 years old and, like most people, I have been living under the pressures of work and family without giving it much thought. Recently, I never expected that the nightmares I had suppressed for two to three decades would...
Dr. Sun Xiaoru Reply:
Dear Mr. Lao Fang, From your description in the letter, it is clear that you are currently experiencing significant mental stress and emotional distress. I recommend that you seek a nearby psychiatrist for evaluation and assistance with your current situation. Based on your past...[Read More] Facing Nightmares: Seeking Help for Mental Health Struggles
Struggling with Mental Health: Seeking Help for Overwhelming Pain
Doctor, please help me, I'm at my wit's end? Hello, doctor. I feel like I want to hit my head against a wall because I can't take it anymore. I've been seeing a psychiatrist for over a year, but my condition fluctuates between good and bad. My memory has worse...
Dr. Su Zongwei Reply:
Hello, Xiaoyu. It seems that your issues are related to emotions and interpersonal relationships, and your cognitive abilities are becoming somewhat confused. It is important to visit a psychiatrist as soon as possible to explain your situation. If you find it difficult to articu...[Read More] Struggling with Mental Health: Seeking Help for Overwhelming Pain
Can Panic Disorder Lead to Sudden Death During Sleep?
Can panic disorder cause sudden death during sleep? Hello, I have a history of panic disorder for about 10 years and have been receiving treatment and medication from a family physician for many years. Recently, the frequency of daytime episodes has decreased. However, I often wa...
Dr. Wang Chongren Reply:
Dear Dr. Wang Chong-Ren of the Tainan Hospital, Department of Psychiatry, Panic disorders or emotional factors often lead to sympathetic nervous system hyperactivity, resulting in increased heart rate and elevated blood pressure. However, these symptoms typically improve as emo...[Read More] Can Panic Disorder Lead to Sudden Death During Sleep?
Understanding Nighttime Anxiety: Signs You May Have a Mental Health Issue
Suspecting that you may have a mental illness? Dr. Chen, I apologize! I would like to ask about my condition! Recently, I have been very afraid of the night. As soon as evening comes, I can't fall asleep, and even when I do, I keep waking up suddenly. I can't sleep if I...
Dr. Chen Wenyu Reply:
Insomnia, hello: Have you experienced any particular stress recently? Otherwise, how could your previously peaceful life suddenly change so drastically? Have you considered what exactly you are afraid of? Are you afraid of ghosts? Do you believe in ghosts? If ghosts exist, it imp...[Read More] Understanding Nighttime Anxiety: Signs You May Have a Mental Health Issue
Understanding Nightmares: Causes, Effects, and Solutions for Better Sleep
Having nightmares? Hello Dr. Tang, I experienced a persistent issue last night that has been troubling me for a long time: nightmares. I have at least one nightmare every month, and after waking up from them, I find it impossible to fall back asleep. My mind keeps replaying the ...
Dr. Tang Xinbei Reply:
Dear friend, It seems that your sleep disturbances have been ongoing for quite some time. As you mentioned, taking sleeping pills can indeed help facilitate short-term sleep, but it only addresses the symptoms rather than the underlying issue, which still persists. Dreaming is a...[Read More] Understanding Nightmares: Causes, Effects, and Solutions for Better Sleep
Understanding Sleepwalking in Children: Causes, Symptoms, and Solutions
Sleepwalking Hello Dr. Chen, My daughter is currently in the third grade. About an hour after she falls asleep at night, she wakes up suddenly, mumbling fearful phrases and displaying a terrified expression as if she sees something frightening. After about ten minutes, she retur...
Dr. Chen Wenyu Reply:
Hello A-Chuan: Based on your description in the letter, your daughter's symptoms do not appear to be sleepwalking; she is likely just experiencing nightmares. Generally, when children frequently have nightmares or even sleepwalk, it is often related to their life stressors, ...[Read More] Understanding Sleepwalking in Children: Causes, Symptoms, and Solutions
Signs You Might Be Struggling with Depression: Understanding Your Feelings
Am I suffering from depression? I often feel a lack of security and helplessness. Over the past year and a half, I have frequently experienced nightmares and insomnia. In the last six months, it has become increasingly severe, to the point where I find it almost impossible to fal...
Dr. Lin Yanhong Reply:
Hello: Based on your description of your condition, which has lasted for over a year, it is quite possible that you may have depression. If you are taking sleeping pills, you should have seen a doctor. Has the doctor not provided treatment for depression? If so, please remind the...[Read More] Signs You Might Be Struggling with Depression: Understanding Your Feelings
Struggling with Insomnia After Urination: Understanding the Connection
Difficulty sleeping after urination? Hello, doctor! Since I started working after my military service, I occasionally experience insomnia. It usually happens when I first go to bed or after getting up to urinate; I often have trouble falling back asleep after urinating. Sometimes...
Dr. Ye Baozhuan Reply:
Hello! Your questions have taken me from urology to neurology, then to dermatology, and back to psychiatry, making it a bit challenging to respond. However, I would like to address the following points: 1. If you are experiencing insomnia or nightmares, it would be advisable to c...[Read More] Struggling with Insomnia After Urination: Understanding the Connection
Understanding Depression: Symptoms and Struggles of a Teenager
Am I experiencing mental fatigue? I am certain that I have depression. I want to know if depression can cause the symptoms I am experiencing. During my depressive episodes, sometimes my heart hurts, I feel dizzy, I can hardly breathe, my hands shake, and I feel an overwhelming ur...
Dr. Chen Wenke Reply:
Zero: You seem to be feeling really down. Have you considered talking to a school counselor about your thoughts? Communicating with your teacher and family might help address your issues. I'm not sure how your parents view this situation, but it's always worth trying to...[Read More] Understanding Depression: Symptoms and Struggles of a Teenager
Understanding Depression and Its Impact on Mental Health: A Personal Journey
Diagnosis of Depression and Mental Disorders Hello, Doctor. I have some questions to ask you: (I apologize for the lengthy message!) Over a year ago (during my second semester of high school), I was diagnosed with depression. During each follow-up appointment, the doctor would fi...
Dr. Tang Xinbei Reply:
Dear Wenwen, It seems that you have been living in a dysfunctional family for a long time, with an emotionally unstable father and a mother who left due to an unbearable marriage, constantly under the shadow of threats of violence, leading to extreme emotional pain and torment. ...[Read More] Understanding Depression and Its Impact on Mental Health: A Personal Journey
Understanding Sleep Disturbances: Nightmares and Sleep Terrors Explained
Sleep terror Hello, my father has been troubled by a problem for a long time, and I would like your help in understanding it. About an hour after falling asleep, he often experiences dreams or nightmares, and he sometimes shouts loudly. At times, he also kicks his legs uncontroll...
Dr. Chen Guangpeng Reply:
Dear online friend, Based on your description, your father's sleep issues appear to be indicative of "night terror disorder." However, it may be necessary to rule out the "dreaming" situation you mentioned. Night terrors typically occur during the first...[Read More] Understanding Sleep Disturbances: Nightmares and Sleep Terrors Explained
How to Reduce Nightly Dreaming for Better Sleep Quality
Dreaming affects sleep? Hello, I would like to ask how I can stop dreaming every night. I have been experiencing this for over a year, with the dreams mainly revolving around my daily life, occasionally featuring scenarios of climbing mountains or escaping. I usually remember the...
Dr. Chen Guangpeng Reply:
Hello Peggy, The issue you are experiencing is related to frequent dreaming during sleep. Generally, during normal sleep, about one-quarter to one-fifth of the time is spent dreaming. This period is when the brain may be engaged in memory consolidation. Without this stage of sl...[Read More] How to Reduce Nightly Dreaming for Better Sleep Quality
Understanding Nightmares: Is Your Girlfriend Experiencing Sleep Disorders?
I want to help my girlfriend but I'm not sure if she has a parasomnia? My girlfriend has heard that dreaming a lot at night can lead to poor sleep. Recently, it has become more severe; no matter how long she sleeps, she still feels tired, as if she hasn't slept at all. ...
Dr. Chen Guangpeng Reply:
Dear Little Treasure Online Friend: Regarding your girlfriend's condition, it seems to involve more than just a simple sleep issue; there may be personality problems combined with emotional disturbances and sleep disorders. A detailed diagnosis, etiology, and treatment plan ...[Read More] Understanding Nightmares: Is Your Girlfriend Experiencing Sleep Disorders?
Am I Suffering from Depression? Understanding Your Symptoms and Next Steps
Am I sick? Doctor, why do I often feel so irritable? Sometimes I even feel like crying for no reason, and I don't understand why this happens suddenly. Sometimes I experience insomnia and have nightmares, and I feel a sense of helplessness. I have no goals in life and don&#x...
Dr. Lin Yanhong Reply:
Hello: Below are eighteen questions. If you have frequently experienced these phenomena in the past two weeks, there is a high possibility of depression. However, a definitive diagnosis should be made by a physician; it cannot be determined solely by this questionnaire. If you do...[Read More] Am I Suffering from Depression? Understanding Your Symptoms and Next Steps
Understanding Frequent Dreaming and Its Impact on Sleep Quality
Frequent dreaming Doctor, I have been dreaming every day since I was a child, and even a ten-minute nap can lead to dreams. In the past couple of years, I haven't had nightmares, but I often wake up with a rapid heartbeat, especially when I'm suddenly awakened or when I...
Dr. Chen Wenke Reply:
Hello, Xiao Hua: Based on your description, several factors need to be considered. First, it's important to determine whether you have an anxiety disorder, as some individuals may experience symptoms such as palpitations, anxiety, and fear in the early morning. It might be h...[Read More] Understanding Frequent Dreaming and Its Impact on Sleep Quality
Understanding Thoughts of Hurting a Partner: A Psychiatric Perspective
Re: I have thoughts of harming my husband? Hello Dr. Chen! It seems that your last response was incomplete (the text was cut off). Could you please send it again? Thank you!
Dr. Chen Wenke Reply:
Hello, Xiao Qi: Regarding your concerns, it sounds quite alarming. I believe you love your husband very much. From your description, it seems that your state of awareness at the time was clear, and you were also aware of your thoughts. Therefore, it may be reasonable to first rul...[Read More] Understanding Thoughts of Hurting a Partner: A Psychiatric Perspective
Understanding Intrusive Thoughts: Why Am I Having Harmful Thoughts About My Husband?
I have thoughts of harming my husband? I have been married to my husband for over three years, and our relationship has always been good. However, in the past six months, whenever it is late at night and my husband is asleep while I am still awake, I sometimes have thoughts of ha...
Dr. Chen Wenke Reply:
Hello, Xiao Qi: Regarding your concerns, it sounds quite alarming. I believe you love your husband very much. From your description, it seems that your state of consciousness was clear at the time, and you were aware of your thoughts. Therefore, it may be prudent to rule out any ...[Read More] Understanding Intrusive Thoughts: Why Am I Having Harmful Thoughts About My Husband?
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 Nightmares: When Relationship Insecurities Haunt Your Sleep
Dreams Hello Doctor, I have a good relationship with my husband, but he is very busy with work and has a good social life, especially with women, which sometimes makes me uncomfortable. Occasionally, if my husband seems to neglect me or mentions other women, I might have nightmar...
Dr. Tang Xinbei Reply:
Dear friend: It seems that you often wake up from dreams related to yourself, and the content of these dreams appears to reflect your worries and fears as if they were real life. Our dreams connect with our life experiences, serving as a channel through which our experiences, inn...[Read More] Understanding Nightmares: When Relationship Insecurities Haunt Your Sleep