Overcoming OCD: A Journey Through Anxiety and Seeking Help
Please, doctor, help me? I would like to share my experience with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) with the doctor: When I started seventh grade during the Mid-Autumn Festival barbecue, I saw a suicide prevention advertisement on the charcoal grill. At that moment, I felt brea...
Dr. Yu Quanxun Reply:
Hello: It sounds like these intermittent physical discomforts and troubling thoughts are causing you significant anxiety, distress, struggle, and fatigue, which may have impacted your quality of life. It is commendable that you are willing to actively seek help for these conditio...[Read More] Overcoming OCD: A Journey Through Anxiety and Seeking Help
Understanding OCD: Reassurance and Strategies for Managing Intrusive Thoughts
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Issues I understand that obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can lead to intrusive thoughts about negative events that may not affect others, but you worry about how these thoughts might impact yourself. It's important to recognize that th...
Dr. Lin Mianzhang Reply:
Hello, Miss Lin: Your thoughts will not affect others! When you have these thoughts, it is advisable to redirect your attention and engage in other activities to prevent increasing anxiety. You can also practice deep breathing and focus on your breath. If these strategies do not ...[Read More] Understanding OCD: Reassurance and Strategies for Managing Intrusive Thoughts
Overcoming OCD: Finding Relief from Intrusive Thoughts and Suicidal Ideation
What should I do if I want to find relief? I would like to share my experience with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) with the doctor: During the Mid-Autumn Festival barbecue in my first year of junior high, I saw a suicide prevention advertisement on the charcoal. At that mome...
Dr. Wu Menghuan Reply:
Hello: Q1. Will obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) get better? A1: For some individuals, OCD symptoms are mild, while for others they can be more severe. It usually requires a period of medication and cognitive-behavioral therapy. It is advisable to discuss this with your ph...[Read More] Overcoming OCD: Finding Relief from Intrusive Thoughts and Suicidal Ideation
Understanding OCD: Questions and Insights for Effective Treatment
Please ask your questions, and I will do my best to assist you? I would like to share my experience with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) with the doctor: When I started seventh grade during the Mid-Autumn Festival barbecue, I saw a suicide prevention advertisement on the char...
Dr. Liang Sunyuan Reply:
Hello, Xiao Wei: The symptoms you described are indeed consistent with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Both pharmacotherapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) can be effective in treating OCD. If you start treatment in August, it may take up to two months to fully realiz...[Read More] Understanding OCD: Questions and Insights for Effective Treatment
Understanding OCD: Seeking Help and Finding Hope for Recovery
What are the methods? I would like to share my experience with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) with the doctor: During the Mid-Autumn Festival when I first entered junior high school, I saw a suicide prevention advertisement while grilling. At that moment, I felt short of bre...
Dr. Xue Gengming Reply:
I recommend that you: 1. Discuss the above situation further with your attending physician, focusing on symptomatic treatment or determining if further examinations are necessary. 2. Consider seeking treatment from other medical institutions as well. Thank you, and wishing you go...[Read More] Understanding OCD: Seeking Help and Finding Hope for Recovery
Understanding OCD and Anxiety: Coping with Intrusive Thoughts
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), anxiety, and intrusive thoughts? Hello, doctor. I used to be a very optimistic person, able to forget things by the next day. However, ever since an incident where someone honked at me unexpectedly on the road, I started to overthink. I began ...
Dr. Lin Mianzhang Reply:
Hello Ah-Ming: It seems that your situation began after being startled by someone honking their horn, which may be related to significant psychological stress following the incident. Engaging in psychotherapy to understand the sources of your stress, or utilizing mindfulness and ...[Read More] Understanding OCD and Anxiety: Coping with Intrusive Thoughts
Understanding OCD: Coping with Contamination Fears in Daily Life
Is it obsessive-compulsive disorder? At the beginning of my work, the company would let the dogs out, and sometimes there would be a lot of dog feces on the ground. However, one day, after stepping in dog feces twice within a few months, I started washing my feet at the factory w...
Dr. Wu Enliang Reply:
If you are experiencing significant disruption in your daily life, it is indeed possible that you may have obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). It is advisable to seek further evaluation at a nearby mental health facility. Dr. Wu Enliang.[Read More] Understanding OCD: Coping with Contamination Fears in Daily Life
Understanding OCD: Coping with Contamination Fears and Rituals
Is it obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)? At first, the factory dogs were allowed to roam outside to relieve themselves. Over the past three to four years, I have accidentally stepped in dog feces twice and brought it back home, which has changed my behavior. Now, every day I ha...
Dr. Wu Enliang Reply:
If you are experiencing significant distress in your daily life, it is indeed possible that you may have obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). It is advisable to seek further evaluation at a nearby mental health facility. Dr. Wu En-Liang.[Read More] Understanding OCD: Coping with Contamination Fears and Rituals
Is Klonopin Worsening Psychotic Symptoms in Schizophrenia and OCD?
Klonopin issues Hello, doctor. I have been diagnosed with schizophrenia and obsessive-compulsive disorder for many years. Recently, I came across information stating that Klonopin may exacerbate psychotic disorders, such as delusions and paranoia associated with schizophrenia. Is...
Dr. Tang Jiahong Reply:
In the prescribing information for clonazepam, the psychiatric side effects that are most closely associated include confusion/mental disorientation (reported) and (uncommon reaction) agitation, but there is no explicit mention of delusions or paranoia. There are very few reports...[Read More] Is Klonopin Worsening Psychotic Symptoms in Schizophrenia and OCD?
How to Manage Intrusive Thoughts in OCD: Effective Strategies
Coping with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) When experiencing obsessive thoughts, it can be challenging to manage or stop them, especially when they cause significant distress. Here are some strategies that may help: 1. **Mindfulness and Grounding Techniques**: Practice mind...
Dr. Lin Mianzhang Reply:
Hello Miss Lin: Obsessive thoughts can indeed be very bothersome, and it’s clear that you are struggling with them and trying hard to suppress them. However, when you attempt to suppress such thoughts, it often has the opposite effect. The more you focus on them, the greater thei...[Read More] How to Manage Intrusive Thoughts in OCD: Effective Strategies
Is Taking Lexapro on an Empty Stomach Less Effective for OCD?
Is it not advisable to take Lufud in a fasting state? Hello, doctor. I have been suffering from obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) for over ten years. I am on medication, but when intrusive thoughts arise, I feel compelled to ask others for confirmation. If I don’t ask, I can’t ...
Dr. Lin Mianzhang Reply:
Hello: The efficacy of Lexapro is not affected by whether it is taken on an empty stomach. If you take 2 tablets of Lexapro and your symptoms do not show significant improvement after two weeks, it is advisable to discuss with your physician whether an increase in dosage is neces...[Read More] Is Taking Lexapro on an Empty Stomach Less Effective for OCD?
Understanding Medications for Schizophrenia: A Guide for Families
I would like to inquire about medications for anosognosia? Hello Doctor, my sister has been on psychiatric medication for a long time (she started around the age of 19 and is now 42). Initially, we thought she had severe obsessive-compulsive disorder, but later my parents mention...
Dr. Lin Mianzhang Reply:
Hello: 1. The efficacy of Seroquel (Quetiapine) is generally stronger than that of Risperdal (Risperidone), with Seroquel being an active metabolite of Risperdal. Some studies suggest that its effects may be slightly better than those of Risperdal, but the difference is not sig...[Read More] Understanding Medications for Schizophrenia: A Guide for Families
Understanding OCD: Seeking Help and Finding Hope for Recovery
What is going on? I would like to share my experience with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) with the doctor. During my first year of junior high, at a Mid-Autumn Festival barbecue, I saw an advertisement for suicide prevention. At that moment, I felt short of breath, had racin...
Dr. Lin Mianzhang Reply:
Hello Ah Wei: First of all, I want to say that you are really brave! You are willing to confront your discomfort and seek help. It seems that you have many sudden thoughts that make you uncomfortable, which may be referred to as "obsessive thoughts." If a doctor diagnos...[Read More] Understanding OCD: Seeking Help and Finding Hope for Recovery
Understanding OCD: Managing Intrusive Thoughts and Anxiety
Suspected Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Can obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) lead to intrusive thoughts that cause irrational thinking? I'm very afraid that the irrational thoughts associated with OCD will come true. What should I do when I start to have these thoug...
Dr. Lin Mianzhang Reply:
Hello Miss Lin: Generally speaking, the thoughts associated with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) are unlikely to occur, but I believe you also know that it is difficult to control these thoughts. I wonder if you have taken medication or undergone psychotherapy after seeing a ...[Read More] Understanding OCD: Managing Intrusive Thoughts and Anxiety
Does Anxiolytic Medication Cause Weight Gain? Understanding the Risks
Is Anli Fu causing weight gain? Hello Doctor: I have been taking Prozac and 5mg of Lexapro daily for my obsessive-compulsive disorder for several years now, and I have gained quite a bit of weight during this time. I would like to ask you, how likely is it for Lexapro to cause we...
Dr. Liang Sunyuan Reply:
Hello, Ah Yue: Anliruf is indeed one of the medications in its class that is less likely to cause weight gain, but for some individuals, it can still lead to weight increase. Factors such as increased appetite or metabolic changes may contribute to this. The management strategies...[Read More] Does Anxiolytic Medication Cause Weight Gain? Understanding the Risks
Understanding OCD: Managing Intrusive Thoughts and Anxiety
Suspected Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Can obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) lead to intrusive thoughts and irrational thinking? I am very afraid that the irrational thoughts associated with OCD will come true. What should I do when I start to have these thoughts? It bec...
Dr. Cai Yunlin Reply:
Hello, obsessive thinking is one of the main symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Treatment for OCD includes both pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches (such as cognitive-behavioral therapy). It is recommended that you seek an evaluation at a psychosomati...[Read More] Understanding OCD: Managing Intrusive Thoughts and Anxiety
Understanding OCD: Managing Intrusive Thoughts and Anxiety
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Can obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) lead to intrusive thoughts that cause irrational thinking? I am very afraid that the irrational thoughts associated with OCD will come true. What should I do when I start to have these thoughts? It become...
Dr. Xue Gengming Reply:
We recommend that you consult with a mental health specialist at the outpatient clinic. Thank you, and we wish you good health![Read More] Understanding OCD: Managing Intrusive Thoughts and Anxiety
Managing Emotional Side Effects of Antiepileptic Medications in Children
Medication Consultation Dear Dr. Wu, After my child started taking the antiepileptic medication (Divalproate sodium 250mg & 500mg), he has been experiencing low mood, depression, and often bites and peels the skin on his fingers until they bleed. We consulted a doctor who su...
Dr. Wu Enliang Reply:
Hello everyone: Feelings of low mood and depression, along with frequently biting and peeling the skin on your fingers until they bleed, may not necessarily be caused by Divalproate. In my clinical experience, I have not encountered this, and it is not mentioned in textbooks. Cur...[Read More] Managing Emotional Side Effects of Antiepileptic Medications in Children
Understanding Bathroom Anxiety: Coping Strategies for Mental Health
Feeling anxious about the sink? Hello Doctor: I am currently seeing a physician, and recently I have realized that my anxiety stems from the bathroom. Whenever I use the bathroom, I feel compelled to scrub the floor. I also have a strong aversion to the sink that has been used to...
Dr. Lin Mianzhang Reply:
Hello: Thank you for your hard work! You are exhibiting symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Medication and psychotherapy can lead to significant improvement. If your physician has already prescribed medication for you, it is advisable to ask them for a referral for p...[Read More] Understanding Bathroom Anxiety: Coping Strategies for Mental Health
Understanding Compulsive Behaviors: What Could Be Wrong?
What illness do I have? Based on your description, it sounds like you may be experiencing symptoms related to Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). The behaviors you mentioned, such as feeling the need to wash your hands multiple times after contact with strangers and cleaning ite...
Dr. Lin Mianzhang Reply:
Hello, Xiaoyu: May I ask what your reasons are for rubbing your body or objects? Do you feel dirty? How do you feel after rubbing? What happens if you don't rub? Additionally, when you talk to yourself and repeatedly insult others, what are you actually saying? Why do you fe...[Read More] Understanding Compulsive Behaviors: What Could Be Wrong?