Others, Psychiatry FAQ - Page 52

I don't know? Hello, Doctor: I often feel troubled by various things. I don't like dating boys, and I wonder if this is related to my family background. I come from a single-parent family; my mother had me when she was 20, and I have an older sister who is two years old...

Emotional instability Recently, I don't know what's wrong with me; I often feel irritable, and my emotions fluctuate rapidly between happiness, anger, and sadness. When I'm angry, my colleagues notice that I shake. In fact, I've been unwell for a while. I need...

What should the family members of patients who refuse to seek medical treatment do? Hello, doctor! In the previous discussion, I saw your suggestion for family members to encourage the patient to seek medical treatment for her psychiatric symptoms, but my daughter is very resista...

Sleep disorders Hello, doctor. I used to work the night shift, but I have recently resigned and plan to switch back to day shifts. I worked night shifts for about two and a half years, and during that time, I didn't have any significant sleep issues; I would usually sleep du...

How to help relatives accept that my mother has a mental illness? How can I help others, including relatives and family members, accept that my mother has a mental illness and reduce their biases against her?

Is this bipolar disorder? The aunt who lives with us easily gets angry over small matters (multiple times a day). When she is angry, she tends to talk loudly to herself, mutter, and complain behind others' backs. She also slams doors intentionally to make sure everyone hears...

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...

How to assess situations and live in the present moment? Hello Dr. Ding, I apologize for bothering you. Although I have previously asked other doctors about this issue, I still have some extended questions, and since I have mostly consulted you in the past, I would like to discus...

I would like to understand patients with schizophrenia? Hello doctor, I am 26 years old and was diagnosed with simple schizophrenia at the age of 16. I initially sought help from a psychiatrist because I felt that I had certain issues that were different from others, which led my...

Do these symptoms require a medical consultation? Hello, doctor. I have heard of persecutory delusions, which involve constantly worrying that others will harm oneself. However, my symptoms are different; I often feel that something bad will happen to others. For example, when my...

Feeling anxious and fearful when interacting with others? This issue has been troubling me for about four months, and it has become more pronounced recently. My job requires me to interact with customers, but whenever I feel even slightly nervous or think I might have made a mist...

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 ...

Social anxiety and reluctance to speak are often misunderstood as pride or being aloof? I am a patient with social anxiety. Since childhood, I have not liked to talk and dislike group living, but others often misunderstand me as being proud and unwilling to interact, which has le...

Life has been very tragic? After several letters being deleted, I feel that my content is not being valued. Although the true reasons are unknown, I have realized that I want to be acknowledged. I discovered that I enjoy discussing topics that are attention-grabbing; it seems tha...

Father has a mental illness? Hello Doctor: My father's condition has persisted for several years. He is in his fifties and believes that my mother has conspired with his boss and the boss's wife to record him. He thinks that the boss's wife gave my mother a recordi...

Sometimes I feel like I might be dying..? Since I was around 7 years old, I have lived in a single-parent household. My mother is a neurotic person; ever since I got a cell phone, I have to call her every day when I get to school, call her when I finish school, and call her when ...

What exactly is going on? Hello Dr. Liang: I am an exam candidate, but I frequently yawn and tear up while studying, and even when I'm not studying (for example, when chatting with others or walking). I feel mentally fatigued, weak, and easily distracted, which is quite dist...

Friends often change into different people? Hello, Doctor: My classmate has been acting very strangely lately. One day, she suddenly messaged me on Line saying: "I want to disappear, I want to be gone, I want to be replaced..." I kept asking her what was wrong, and she ...

Highly sensitive and lacking confidence? I seem to be an introverted and highly sensitive person who tends to remain silent in the presence of authority. However, I am currently facing a dilemma where I feel increasingly unsure about how to speak in social situations, as if I...

Is my daughter being straightforward or just being clever? Hello, Director: Since my in-laws only have two sons, my daughter has been doted on since her birth. However, my in-laws have strong subjective opinions and often struggle to listen to others, including my husband and me....