Obsessive thoughts, Psychiatry FAQ - Page 5

Could you please provide more context or details regarding your question? Hello, Doctor: I have been struggling with obsessive thoughts about illness for a long time, which leads me to self-examine, such as constantly feeling my neck for lumps, and I always end up thinking there’...

I experience rapid mood swings and often find myself overthinking? Hello, since I was a child, I have always been a person who thinks a lot, and even as an adult, I find it easy to rely on my family. During the four years I lived in the university dormitory, I felt very confident...

Obsessive thinking? Hello Doctor: About nine months ago, I had diarrhea, and some of the stool accidentally got on my underwear, and a little bit on my outer pants as well. I only washed the underwear by hand, while the outer pants were accidentally thrown into the washing machin...

Consultation for medication regarding anorexia and binge eating? I was diagnosed with anorexia six months ago and have been taking 75 mg of Sertraline (Zoloft) four times a day. Over the past two to three months, my weight has increased by 5 to 6 kilograms, but I have been experi...

Biting the inside of the mouth and the lips? Hello Doctor, since middle school, I have unconsciously bitten the inside of my mouth and my lips whenever I am bored, reading, thinking, playing on the computer, or feeling anxious. No matter how deep the wounds I inflict on myself, I...

Obsessive thinking Hello Dr. Ding, I have been experiencing some symptoms of obsessive thinking for a while now, with fluctuations in severity. I have consulted you before, and I appreciate your serious advice. I apologize for the length of this message, and I thank you for your ...

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...

If you are constantly hearing songs in your head, could it be auditory hallucinations? I constantly have music and singing playing in my head, even waking up to it. Sometimes, songs I haven't heard in a long time suddenly pop up. I have a favorite idol, and most of the time,...

Obsessive thoughts and behaviors? Hello, doctor. I often have intrusive thoughts, such as cursing deities or having disrespectful images of them when I enter a temple. I also frequently experience similar disrespectful thoughts and images regarding the deceased, often involving p...

Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Hello Doctor, I experienced something a couple of weeks ago on Saturday, August 20th. I was at home gathering laundry, but my hands weren't very clean at the time, and I accidentally touched the inside of my 72-year-old grandmothe...

I have obsessive thoughts and often think that the other person might commit suicide? Dear Dr. Shuo-Yan, I often find myself reminiscing about embarrassing or wrong things I did three to four years ago that may have hurt others. I frequently worry that the other person might cons...

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) or Delusions? Hello, doctor. I don't know when it started, but after reading about delusional disorders and hearing others talk about many symptoms of schizophrenia, I've been feeling strange. For example, I found information about de...

Anxiety? Obsession? Or hypochondria? Hello, Doctor: Since my mother was diagnosed with cancer over five years ago, I, as the eldest daughter, have been accompanying her through her treatment while my father has been abroad for many years. As a result, I have seen many cases in th...

Is this anxiety disorder? Hello, Doctor. I have been experiencing symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) for over a decade, but recently, when interacting with others or joking around, I constantly feel uneasy. I worry about whether something is inappropriate or if the j...

I feel like I have anxiety and obsessive thinking? Hello, doctor. I read your responses to others and felt a strong connection. I am currently a sophomore in college. My issue is that during my senior year of high school, when I was under a lot of pressure, I experienced a state ...

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...

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...

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...

It feels like there is another thought in my head? Hello, doctor. Actually, I don't quite understand my issue; I just know that I seem to have some symptoms of attention deficit, so I came to consult you. I apologize if I'm mistaken. As a child, I was someone who found ...

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 ...