Understanding Fantasy Disorder: When Daydreaming Becomes a Concern
I seem normal, but I'm slowly realizing..? I constantly find myself daydreaming, imagining that I am someone else or something else, and I am unable to concentrate. I have truly warned myself not to get distracted. Later, I saw reports on fantasy disorder on the news, and af...
Dr. Wang Zhenyang Reply:
Qingqing: Your condition needs further clarification to determine whether it is "fantasy," "delusion," "daydream," or "obsessive thoughts." A more detailed assessment is necessary to identify your issue. If you find it very distressing, ple...[Read More] Understanding Fantasy Disorder: When Daydreaming Becomes a Concern
Understanding Anxiety and Obsessive Thoughts: A Case Study
I have a constant feeling that I've lost something important? Hello Dr. Chen, my boyfriend (who is currently in his second year of graduate studies in electrical engineering) expressed to me in mid-July that he is very afraid of losing important small items on his body. When...
Dr. Chen Guangpeng Reply:
Hello, user: Based on your description, your boyfriend is likely suffering from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). This is a condition related to dysregulation in the brain's neurotransmitters. With treatment using medications such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor...[Read More] Understanding Anxiety and Obsessive Thoughts: A Case Study
Understanding Cognitive Decline: Seeking Help for Distressing Symptoms
I'm really troubled by this issue. Please help me? Hello Doctor, about three years ago, I started experiencing these symptoms. Initially, I had issues with movies and novels, feeling that they were fake and questioning why I should watch them. I couldn't comprehend why ...
Dr. Zhao Mengqi Reply:
Hello, the symptoms you described may be related to: 1. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), which includes obsessive thoughts (repetitive thinking about the same things or numbers) and compulsive behaviors (such as repetitive hand washing or checking). You may refer to the chara...[Read More] Understanding Cognitive Decline: Seeking Help for Distressing Symptoms
Understanding OCD Symptoms: Is It More Than Just Obsessive Thoughts?
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)? Hello, doctor. I have been experiencing some symptoms for over three years, with fluctuations in severity. The symptoms are as follows: I seem to have a diminished ability for abstract thinking, such as understanding simple probabilities. At o...
Dr. Ye Baozhuan Reply:
You only refer to yourself as "little brother," and I don't know your actual age, which is an important factor in assessing your condition. However, I believe you are likely young. Although you complain about a decrease in abstract thinking ability, your organizati...[Read More] Understanding OCD Symptoms: Is It More Than Just Obsessive Thoughts?
Overcoming Intrusive Melodies: Coping Strategies for OCD Symptoms
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Hello Dr. Chen, I am currently a student and have been troubled by a particular issue for a long time: whenever I hear a melody or song that I find pleasant, my brain continuously replays those melodies or music, and I cannot interrupt this beh...
Dr. Chen Mingzhe Reply:
Nopia, I believe that this mental distress has been ongoing for some time, do you know that? According to the definitions and diagnostic criteria of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in psychology, there are some key components. OCD is divided into obsessive thoughts and compul...[Read More] Overcoming Intrusive Melodies: Coping Strategies for OCD Symptoms