Understanding Your Symptoms: Depression or Bipolar Disorder?
I am not sure if I have depression or bipolar disorder? In recent years, my temper has been getting worse. Whenever I encounter something upsetting, I feel like yelling at people or even wanting to harm them (though I have never acted on it). I've noticed that I sometimes ge...
Dr. Qiu Junda Reply:
Hello: It seems that you are indeed troubled by some emotional issues. I wonder if you have been experiencing long-term stress over the years. Since you have previously sought treatment for irritable bowel syndrome, I encourage you to also address your emotional concerns by visit...[Read More] Understanding Your Symptoms: Depression or Bipolar Disorder?
Understanding Strange Thoughts: Are They Signs of Paranoia or Just Doubts?
Strange thoughts I have recently been experiencing strange thoughts and I'm unsure if I have a tendency towards delusions. For instance, when others are talking, I sometimes wonder if they are speaking ill of me, or I think about whether the sound of birds might be revealing...
Dr. Zhang Zhehong Reply:
Hello: If you are experiencing some strange thoughts and emotional fluctuations, please seek medical attention as soon as possible. A psychiatrist will evaluate your physiological and psychological functions, emotions, behaviors, cognition, and motivation. The doctor will discuss...[Read More] Understanding Strange Thoughts: Are They Signs of Paranoia or Just Doubts?
Understanding Paranoia: Symptoms, Treatment, and Therapy Options
Paranoid disorder I suspect that I might have paranoid delusions because, for example, I doubt whether my dad might do something inappropriate to me. Recently, while learning to ride a motorcycle, my dad taught me by sitting behind me while I sat in front. I don't like that ...
Dr. Liang Sunyuan Reply:
Hello: Based on your description, it seems that you are easily making many associations and worries about the events happening around you, and you are questioning whether you are overthinking or being overly sensitive. It appears that these thoughts have been troubling you, and I...[Read More] Understanding Paranoia: Symptoms, Treatment, and Therapy Options
Understanding Compulsive Sexual Behavior: A Mental Health Perspective
Peeping at someone while they are bathing, sexual fantasies, and publicly masturbating in an alley? Hello Doctor, I have been troubled by a problem for many years and I don’t know what to do! I have been living with my boyfriend for ten years. In the second year of our relation...
Dr. Ding Shuyan Reply:
Hello, having an excessively strong libido may simply be a matter of personal disposition; however, it is often influenced by other mental health conditions that affect judgment and impulse control, leading to more direct expressions of sexual desire. The content mentions that du...[Read More] Understanding Compulsive Sexual Behavior: A Mental Health Perspective
Understanding Paranoia: Insights and Strategies for Family Support
Delusional disorder and others? Hello Dr. Ding, my brother started experiencing paranoid delusions about two years ago. Initially, he often suspected relatives of speaking ill of him behind his back and believed that certain specific family members looked down on him and slandere...
Dr. Ding Shuyan Reply:
Hello, if you are experiencing paranoid delusions, medication may be particularly important for improvement, especially in the early stages of treatment. Therefore, ensuring adherence to the medication regimen is the most crucial factor for the success of treatment. The lack of i...[Read More] Understanding Paranoia: Insights and Strategies for Family Support
Understanding Obsession: When High Achievers Fall for Scams
Obsessed with being scammed? I have a relative, a highly educated male in his fifties, who has been targeted by an international scam group. He communicates with them in English all day and has even served six months in prison (I won't go into details). After his release, he...
Dr. Qiu Junda Reply:
Hello: Since the initial assessment indicates that there should be no concerns regarding mental disorders, this kind of paranoia may temporarily be considered a part of the individual's personality, which is indeed difficult to change. It is still recommended that you choose...[Read More] Understanding Obsession: When High Achievers Fall for Scams
Understanding Paranoia: A Daughter's Struggle with Her Father's Mental Illness
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...
Dr. Liang Sunyuan Reply:
Hello, based on your description, it seems that your father is exhibiting some symptoms of delusion but lacks insight and is unwilling to seek medical attention. Generally, individuals in this situation are less likely to seek help due to psychological factors. However, many pati...[Read More] Understanding Paranoia: A Daughter's Struggle with Her Father's Mental Illness
Coping with a Family Member's Mental Health Challenges: A Guide
I have a family member with a mental illness? I have a high school freshman at home who is very stubborn and does not listen to what others say, becoming increasingly defiant. Additionally, he seems to exhibit signs of paranoia, as he is afraid to use anything that others have to...
Dr. Liang Sunyuan Reply:
Hello, based on your description, he indeed exhibits psychiatric symptoms and requires evaluation and treatment, but he lacks insight into his condition. It is advisable to persuade him to seek medical attention using reasons he can accept, such as insomnia, headaches, dizziness,...[Read More] Coping with a Family Member's Mental Health Challenges: A Guide
Understanding the Right Mental Health Care for Paranoia Issues
What type of medical care is needed? I often have paranoid thoughts and worry that I might be stabbed while eating or drinking hot soup. Today, while trying to eat, these paranoid images appeared. I continued to eat and drink, and later realized that looking upward helped, so I c...
Dr. Ding Shuyan Reply:
Hello, you can describe these symptoms to your physician. If he is a qualified psychiatrist, I believe he should be able to adjust your medication. Discussions online are not very helpful for these delusions of persecution. Wishing you all the best, Dr. Ding Shuo-Yan.[Read More] Understanding the Right Mental Health Care for Paranoia Issues
Understanding Others: The Impact of Perception in Mental Health
A question? Doctor, you mentioned that others are only concerned about their own matters, but in my experience, people often learn everything about me through others, or even without direct conversation, they seem to know my relationships with others. Is all of this trivial?
Dr. Ding Shuyan Reply:
Hello, regarding the issues mentioned in your letter, the description is brief, and I'm not sure if I fully grasp your exact meaning. In the past, I have referred to similar statements, which should pertain to individuals who lack confidence, are prone to anxiety, or are sen...[Read More] Understanding Others: The Impact of Perception in Mental Health
Overcoming Obsessive Thoughts About STIs: A Guide to Mental Health
Regarding obsessive thinking? Hello Doctor: I feel like I have been struggling with obsessive thoughts for many years. The things I worry about change at different stages, and now I find myself easily associating many situations with the risk of contracting a sexually transmitted...
Dr. Ding Shuyan Reply:
Hello, the content of obsessive thoughts is mostly mundane and consists of things that could happen in real life. Most people occasionally have these thoughts, but they can usually handle them more easily. The reason why these thoughts become persistent may be very deep and inter...[Read More] Overcoming Obsessive Thoughts About STIs: A Guide to Mental Health
Does Seroquel Cause Insomnia? Understanding Bipolar Disorder and Medication Effects
Can taking Seroquel cause insomnia? 1. The family member's behavior could be indicative of bipolar disorder, especially given the symptoms of grandiosity, paranoia, and erratic behavior. However, a comprehensive evaluation by a mental health professional is necessary for an ...
Dr. Qiu Junda Reply:
Hello: I'm not sure if there is a history of mental illness in your family, but based on the symptoms described, it is indeed possible that they may be indicative of bipolar disorder. As for the use of Seroquel causing insomnia, this is relatively uncommon; it may be related...[Read More] Does Seroquel Cause Insomnia? Understanding Bipolar Disorder and Medication Effects
The Haunting of Number Nine: A Journey Through Mental Health Struggles
The ghost of the number 9 is haunting me? In 2004, after being pinched by a classmate, I thought I had damaged my kidneys and went to see a doctor (the doctor said one kidney is sufficient to live). From then on, I began a life filled with paranoia. Additionally, after being hit ...
Dr. Zhang Jiafen Reply:
Hello, I believe what you need is to adhere to a consistent treatment plan in mental health care. However, mental health treatment is quite unique and requires regular and long-term visits to achieve the best therapeutic outcomes. In your letter, you mentioned that over the past ...[Read More] The Haunting of Number Nine: A Journey Through Mental Health Struggles
Understanding Your Mother's Paranoia: Signs of Mental Health Issues and Solutions
Could you please clarify which specific symptoms or conditions you are referring to in order to determine the type of mental health disorder? I'm sorry to hear about your mother's situation. Based on the symptoms you've described, it sounds like she may be experien...
Dr. Ding Shuyan Reply:
Hello, I believe your mother's condition is quite evident to most people, and seeking medical attention is the best course of action. Without treatment, it may be difficult for her to improve on her own, and over time, it could lead to significant distress for everyone invol...[Read More] Understanding Your Mother's Paranoia: Signs of Mental Health Issues and Solutions
Understanding Paranoia in Elderly: Causes, Treatment, and Specialist Guidance
Mental health issues Hello Dr. Ding: My father is 82 years old. For the past year, he has been saying that someone is trying to harm him or that he needs to escape quickly. What kind of illness is this? Is it treatable? Which specialist should we see?
Dr. Ding Shuyan Reply:
Hello, if there were no similar issues in the past and they have only arisen in the last year, it is important to consider whether these symptoms are related to dementia in the elderly. It is best to consult a psychiatrist for this issue; however, if that is not convenient, a neu...[Read More] Understanding Paranoia in Elderly: Causes, Treatment, and Specialist Guidance
Understanding and Addressing Paranoia in Aging Parents: A Family's Struggle
The father is suspected to have a delusional disorder? Hello, Doctor. My father is about 60 years old and has been experiencing delusional mental health issues for the past ten years (possibly even longer). Initially, he believed that someone wanted to kill him, and later he deve...
Dr. Fan Tingwei Reply:
Hello Kila: From your description, it seems that your father may have a mental disorder and needs medical treatment. To confirm the diagnosis, he must be evaluated by a physician in person. However, the challenge you are facing is how to get your father to seek medical care, whic...[Read More] Understanding and Addressing Paranoia in Aging Parents: A Family's Struggle
How to Handle a Family Member with Paranoia and Aggressive Behavior?
If a family member is exhibiting paranoid delusions and displaying aggressive behavior, it is important to take the following steps: 1. **Ensure Safety**: Prioritize the safety of yourself and others. If the aggressive behavior poses an immediate threat, remove yourself from the...
Dr. Su Zongwei Reply:
A1: If persuasion fails and there is a risk of self-harm or harm to others, it is essential to call the police when the situation arises. A2: The police will assist in handling the situation. A3: If necessary. A4: Safety is not a medical issue; please seek assistance from t...[Read More] How to Handle a Family Member with Paranoia and Aggressive Behavior?
How to Help a Loved One with Anxiety and Paranoia Without Forcing Treatment
Oh my goodness~~ Dear Dr. Chen, My mother has been experiencing symptoms of anxiety and insomnia since September of last year. She often appears disoriented and occasionally laughs uncontrollably. She also has persistent feelings that someone is trying to harm her. When we try ...
Dr. Chen Wenyu Reply:
Hello, based on your description, it seems that your family member has experienced issues that may have a very specific onset. If there is a clear time point, it is important to consider stress factors or organic causes first. Was there a particular stressful event that triggered...[Read More] How to Help a Loved One with Anxiety and Paranoia Without Forcing Treatment
How to Determine if Someone Has a Mental Illness: A Case Study
How to diagnose mental disorders? Dr. Huang's mother has been blind in both eyes for over a decade due to optic nerve damage from brain tumor surgery. Initially, it was thought that her blindness led to an inability to cope, resulting in increased paranoia. However, in recen...
Dr. Huang Weiqin Reply:
Dear Inquirer: Hello! Based on your description, it seems that your mother may be experiencing mild delirium or geriatric psychosis, and the onset could be related to her previous brain tumor or surgery. Please bring your mother to our geriatric psychiatry outpatient clinic for f...[Read More] How to Determine if Someone Has a Mental Illness: A Case Study
Understanding Paranoia: Effective Psychological Treatments Explained
Paranoid disorder... urgent~~ What are the psychological treatments for persecutory delusions? Can you explain?
Dr. Liu Guangqi Reply:
Delusional disorder refers to a condition where patients exhibit delusional behaviors. When a patient is diagnosed with delusions, it typically indicates that there are developmental deficiencies related to trust and mistrust that originated during infancy. It is more common in i...[Read More] Understanding Paranoia: Effective Psychological Treatments Explained