Finding Balance: Coping with Workplace Isolation and Personal Pressure
Incongruous Feeling unable to integrate into the group in the office often stems from a lack of desire to join the conversations, yet you still find yourself listening in. It creates a sense of being an outsider, and on top of that, there's pressure from others reminding you...
Dr. Ding Shuyan Reply:
Office gossip can indeed be a nuisance, especially when it involves people we don't like. If your supervisor is agreeable, you might consider pretending to wear headphones to avoid being forced into conversations that don't interest you. If you can do so without giving ...[Read More] Finding Balance: Coping with Workplace Isolation and Personal Pressure
Transforming Emotions: Coping with Anxiety and Relationship Struggles
I have been in a relationship with my boyfriend for over a year, and during this time, my temperament has changed significantly? Before this boyfriend, I had a previous boyfriend for five years. During those five years, I never cried or shouted out of anger. We rarely argued, and...
Dr. Liang Sunyuan Reply:
Hello Grace: It seems that you were initially very concerned about your boyfriend's anger and unhappiness, feeling that it was difficult to endure such an atmosphere. You made a great effort to change the situation using various methods. The self-harm that followed may refle...[Read More] Transforming Emotions: Coping with Anxiety and Relationship Struggles
Understanding My Mother's Mental Health: Signs and Treatment Options
Does my mother have a mental health issue, and how should it be treated? 1. My mother has always wanted to have complete control over my life, insisting that I must comply with her wishes in everything I do. If I don't, she throws tantrums and becomes upset! We have communic...
Dr. Qiu Junda Reply:
Hello: Your mother's condition is indeed causing you significant distress, but the situation mentioned in the text, where suspicion has reached the level of delusion, still needs clarification and requires further evaluation. If your mother is unwilling to seek treatment, yo...[Read More] Understanding My Mother's Mental Health: Signs and Treatment Options
Understanding Sleep Disorders: Insights on NREM and REM Sleep Issues
Continue DSIP Hello, doctor. Here's the situation: If I'm not mistaken, a lack of slow-wave sleep combined with vivid dreaming, where REM sleep occurs within a few minutes and has a higher proportion, could indicate depression. However, after undergoing five sleep studi...
Dr. Zhong Mingxun Reply:
My response is more focused on general common possibilities. If you have already sought medical attention, I recommend discussing it thoroughly with your psychiatrist.[Read More] Understanding Sleep Disorders: Insights on NREM and REM Sleep Issues
Am I Experiencing Adult ADHD Symptoms at Work?
Do I have adult ADHD? Hello, Doctor. I recently started a new job just over a month ago. This job requires me to meet certain daily progress goals, which means I need to maintain a certain speed to complete my tasks. However, the nature of the work demands a high level of attenti...
Dr. Liang Sunyuan Reply:
Hello, Snowman: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that typically presents symptoms from a young age. One subtype is characterized by pure inattention without the presence of hyperactivity or impulsivity, which is more commonly observ...[Read More] Am I Experiencing Adult ADHD Symptoms at Work?
Understanding the Impact of External Influence on Mental Health
Forcing others to follow one's directives and then blaming them? My cousin is in his senior year of high school this year. He has a reclusive personality, is a homebody, and is somewhat simple-minded. His parents are divorced, and he lives with his father, who does not provi...
Dr. Liang Sunyuan Reply:
Hello Ayi: Perhaps your cousin has difficulties with conversation comprehension or understanding social rules, which makes it easy for him to misunderstand others' intentions. I suggest being more precise in your communication with him next time. For example, in the case abo...[Read More] Understanding the Impact of External Influence on Mental Health
Managing Emotional Turmoil: Strategies for Coping with Anxiety and Stress
Easily feel overwhelmed by stress? Hello, doctor. My emotions fluctuate greatly; I get easily angry and often feel depressed, and I frequently have negative thoughts. I always feel that when others ask me questions, they are trying to pick on my flaws or mock me. My parents have ...
Dr. Liang Sunyuan Reply:
Hello, Bubu: Dysfunction of the prefrontal cortex may indicate Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), which can lead to difficulties with distraction, impulsivity, and restlessness, making it hard to control thoughts that seem to cycle in your mind. You mentioned that y...[Read More] Managing Emotional Turmoil: Strategies for Coping with Anxiety and Stress
Understanding Social Anxiety: Overcoming Fear in Social Situations
Social Anxiety Disorder Hello Doctor, I am a 26-year-old male. I have been more introverted and shy since childhood, but after entering the workforce, I realized that I dislike my timid personality. I researched my symptoms online and found that they resemble social anxiety disor...
Dr. Liang Sunyuan Reply:
Hello: The fear and anxiety associated with public speaking can be overcome through gradual practice. Currently, one-on-one conversations are not an issue; you can further practice speaking in small groups of three. Once you are comfortable with that, try speaking in larger group...[Read More] Understanding Social Anxiety: Overcoming Fear in Social Situations
Understanding PTSD: How Paroxetine and Clonazepam Can Help Manage Symptoms
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Hello doctor, I have post-traumatic stress disorder and I am undergoing clinical psychological treatment. My doctor has prescribed me 20 mg of Seroxat (Paroxetine) daily and 2 mg of Rivotril (Clonazepam). I feel extremely alert to sounds due ...
Dr. Ding Shuyan Reply:
Hello, using Paroxetine in this situation is acceptable; however, individual responses to this medication can vary. Following your physician's prescription and taking the medication regularly, along with psychotherapy, will certainly help improve your condition. Psychologica...[Read More] Understanding PTSD: How Paroxetine and Clonazepam Can Help Manage Symptoms
Supporting a Loved One with Depression: Tips for Caregivers
How to assist and support friends and family in treating depression? Hello Dr. Ding, My boyfriend has recently been experiencing long-term stress due to family issues and has sought help at a psychiatric clinic. The doctor diagnosed him with mild depression and mild symptoms of...
Dr. Ding Shuyan Reply:
Hello, in the first few days of starting medication, if you experience physical or mental symptoms that you haven't had before, it is important to consider the possibility of side effects from the medication. Some side effects may gradually diminish after continuing the medi...[Read More] Supporting a Loved One with Depression: Tips for Caregivers
Overcoming Fear of Being Alone: Coping Strategies for Anxiety
Fear of being alone? Hello, doctor. I have always been afraid of being alone, but recently this feeling has become particularly intense, especially when I am alone in my room at night. I feel very lonely, and I experience shortness of breath and even nausea. I usually hesitate to...
Dr. Ding Shuyan Reply:
Hello, when we focus too much on ourselves and view the external world solely from our own perspective, it can lead to a heightened sense of separation between ourselves and others. If we lack appropriate leisure activities and have few friends to share experiences with, feelings...[Read More] Overcoming Fear of Being Alone: Coping Strategies for Anxiety
Overcoming Death Anxiety: Understanding and Coping Strategies
Thanatophobia Hello, doctor. I have been afraid of death for a long time and have tried to avoid thinking about it. However, as I get older, my fear has intensified, and I can no longer deliberately avoid the thought. Recently, whenever I think about it, I experience shortness of...
Dr. Ding Shuyan Reply:
Hello, you might want to ask yourself which aspect of death you fear the most. Is it the potential pain during the dying process? The uncertainty of what happens after death? Or does death represent the loss of everything you currently have? What event led you to have such profou...[Read More] Overcoming Death Anxiety: Understanding and Coping Strategies
Overcoming Social Anxiety in LGBTQ+ Youth: A Guide for Teens
Social Anxiety Disorder and Homosexuality I'm a high school freshman girl with a personality that's somewhat boyish, and I have short hair. I have a crush on a girl in my class. My seat is in the front row of the middle section, and the girl I like sits right behind me ...
Dr. Liang Sunyuan Reply:
Alice: Try not to worry too much and focus on doing things you enjoy, like listening to music; these are all good attempts. Often, it takes time to see the results of our efforts. Sometimes, it can be difficult to completely eliminate stress or negative feelings, and in those mom...[Read More] Overcoming Social Anxiety in LGBTQ+ Youth: A Guide for Teens
Overcoming Anxiety and Self-Doubt: Finding Confidence in Decision-Making
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...
Dr. Zhang Gengjia Reply:
Dear Sir/Madam, Thank you for your message. Based on your description, it is clear that you are experiencing discomfort related to your emotional state. The symptoms of intrusive thoughts often accompany feelings of uncertainty and may even lead to obsessive thoughts. A classic ...[Read More] Overcoming Anxiety and Self-Doubt: Finding Confidence in Decision-Making
Understanding Obsessive Thoughts: A Case Study in Mental Health
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...
Dr. Zhang Gengjia Reply:
Dear Sir/Madam, Thank you for your message. Based on your description, it is clear that you are experiencing discomfort. The depiction of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) has been notably illustrated in the classic play "Macbeth," where Lady Macbeth is tormented by ...[Read More] Understanding Obsessive Thoughts: A Case Study in Mental Health
Understanding Binge Eating Disorder: Signs and Self-Reflection
Inability to control oneself: Binge Eating Disorder? Hello, doctor. After doing some research online, I'm a bit confused about whether I have binge eating disorder. I usually restrain myself from eating too much in front of others, and for dinner, I mostly have soup, steamed...
Dr. Cai Qijin Reply:
Hello: Binge eating behavior often stems from an excessive concern about external body image (weight), which leads to dieting and weight loss efforts, ultimately resulting in compensatory eating. The guilt following binge episodes can further create psychological stress, exacerba...[Read More] Understanding Binge Eating Disorder: Signs and Self-Reflection
Overcoming Social Anxiety at Work: Tips for Building Connections
How to integrate into social interactions with colleagues? I am someone who can lighten the mood at social gatherings, but in everyday life, I struggle to engage in conversations with others, which results in few people reaching out to me. I am very sensitive to how others percei...
Dr. Su Zongwei Reply:
This cannot be determined; please discuss your questions in detail with your physician to find out.[Read More] Overcoming Social Anxiety at Work: Tips for Building Connections
Managing Depression: Finding Relief from Stressful Family Dynamics
Stay away from sources of stress? Hello Dr. Wu, I understand that I have tendencies towards depression. Sometimes I experience hand tremors, chest tightness, and difficulty breathing. During low emotional periods, I often complain and get angry about past events. I know I shouldn...
Dr. Wu Enliang Reply:
Of course, distancing oneself from stressors is a way to manage stress. Some people maintain a distance from their elders and meet occasionally, which can alleviate stress and improve relationships. However, if feelings of sadness persist and lead to ongoing depression, it may be...[Read More] Managing Depression: Finding Relief from Stressful Family Dynamics
Struggling Single Mom: Navigating Mental Health and Parenting Challenges
Am I sick? I am a single mother raising three daughters. My eldest has been taken care of by my former mother-in-law since birth and is now in her first year of high school. From a young age, my eldest has always followed her grandmother's wishes regarding everything from fo...
Dr. Wu Enliang Reply:
Hello, Jia-Fang: As a mother of three girls and a working professional, you have worked hard. For issues related to parent-child education, I suggest contacting the "Family Education Center" in your local city or county; you can find their phone number online. They have...[Read More] Struggling Single Mom: Navigating Mental Health and Parenting Challenges
Coping with Painful Memories: Finding Help for Mental Health Struggles
I suddenly feel very sad, remembering bad memories, and it's hard for me to stop crying? Sometimes I suddenly feel very sad, as if my mind is stuck in bad memories. I force myself to recall the times when my family treated me poorly during my childhood. Several years ago, I ...
Dr. Wu Enliang Reply:
Hello Lin, Your situation resembles post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression. I still recommend seeking treatment at a mental health facility. I'm not sure why you are hesitant to see a doctor. In fact, mental health issues are similar to physical illnesses lik...[Read More] Coping with Painful Memories: Finding Help for Mental Health Struggles