Obsessive-compulsive disorder, Psychiatry FAQ - Page 16

Daydreaming and making promises? Hello, doctor. I am turning 18 this year. For the past few years, I have often found myself overthinking. In the past, my thoughts would change quickly, but for the last two years, I find myself fixating on certain thoughts. I often make vows to t...

Delusional disorder and others? Hello Dr. Ding, my brother started experiencing paranoid delusions about two years ago. Initially, he often suspected relatives of speaking ill of him behind his back and believed that certain specific family members looked down on him and slandere...

Could it be obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)? Hello Doctor: I would like to ask if not showering for half a month but taking over two hours for each shower, along with the excessive collection of old newspapers that are not being read, could be considered a symptom of obsessiv...

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) with a focus on cleanliness? I developed obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in high school, which made me afraid to use public restrooms and fearful of toilets. I also have a habit of counting and worrying about unfinished tasks, constantly re...

I'm worried about getting dirty..? Hello Doctor: I am extremely afraid of dirt and even more terrified of homeless people on the street. Just brushing against them or walking on the path they have taken makes me feel dirty. I constantly wash my hands, take showers, and wipe ...

Obsessive thinking The situation is as follows: I am 26 years old and serving as a diplomatic substitute abroad. I took English classes with a local teacher who used agricultural pesticides with food-grade utensils. I was horrified and kept checking whether her kitchen utensils w...

Is it laziness or a mental illness? Hello Doctor: My brother is currently 40 years old and has been living at home without working since he was discharged from the military (he is physically capable). He spent seven years in a vocational school but did not graduate. His teachers ...

Obsessive thinking (musical melodies) Hello, doctor. I am a student preparing for a major exam. My sleep schedule has often been irregular, and recently, while studying, I have been experiencing persistent intrusive thoughts of music, often accompanied by sounds from TV shows. Th...

The child's condition is unusual? Hello Doctor, my daughter is in second grade this year, but she seems to be exhibiting several issues since the beginning of the school year. 1. She has no sense of time or responsibility; no matter how rushed the situation is, she remains...

If a family member has obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), how can the family assist her? Hello Dr. Ding, 1. My sister is a patient with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and has been seeing a doctor for quite a long time. Although she is still undergoing treatment, she has s...

I'm sorry, but I need more context or specific symptoms to provide an accurate translation or response? Hello, I am 19 years old and have been experiencing pain in my left ear for several years. I had a history of otitis media in childhood, so I went for an examination and u...

Relationship difficulties At my age, I have never been in a relationship; I really want to date and eventually get married and have children because I love kids. However, I lack confidence in myself and in the men in society. I am short and overweight, but I don't want to at...

Regarding career and gender issues? Hello, doctor. I haven't taken medication for my psychiatric condition (I have obsessive-compulsive disorder) for over a year. My mother insists that I should take it, but I absolutely refuse. I don't understand why I have such diffic...

Are there effective methods for distraction in managing health anxiety? Around May, after breaking a tooth, I discovered multiple cavities and developed the habit of using a mirror to examine my mouth. I found several cavities on my own and went to see a dentist, who confirmed th...

What exactly is this disease? My boyfriend's family has a mother who talks to herself. I've observed her in the kitchen, where she mutters and curses at the walls and laughs at the air, which I find quite frightening. Today, I heard her cursing, and she said, "You ...

Fear of wanting a relationship? Hello, doctor! I have seen a psychiatrist before; I visited a few times in middle school but stopped later because both my family and I learned that taking medication wasn't effective. At that time, I would ask strange questions, like whether ...

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) issues? Hello doctor, I feel like I have obsessive-compulsive disorder because sometimes I force myself to do strange movements, or I shout randomly; otherwise, I feel a pressure building up inside me that is very painful. Is this OCD? What sho...

Waking up in the morning? Waking up in the morning with thoughts and images appearing in your mind could be related to a phenomenon known as "intrusive thoughts."

Excessive fear of illness? Hello, Dr. Ding. Yesterday, while walking on the street, I saw something that looked a bit like a sanitary pad with some reddish substance that resembled blood. I’m not sure if I stepped on it, but I’m very afraid that I might contract HIV, even though ...

Feeling increasingly lonely? The workplace environment is quite cold among colleagues, and a former classmate once mentioned that if one still feels interpersonal issues after changing to a new work environment, it might be worth considering whether the problem lies within onesel...