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Am I Experiencing Paranoia or Schizophrenia? Seeking Help for Mental Health Issues

Do I have paranoid delusions and schizophrenia? I previously spent nearly six months isolating myself in my room, constantly thinking that someone was trying to harm me. I felt I couldn't trust anyone, and the only time I could temporarily escape these thoughts was when I oc...


Dr. Zhang Zhehong Reply:
Hello: When you experience these troubling symptoms but still think and express yourself clearly, it indicates that you still retain full cognitive function. You may already be considering seeking assistance from a physician. It is important to rule out any underlying medical con...

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Dealing with a Paranoid Boss: Strategies for Encouraging Mental Health Care

My boss has paranoid delusions? I'm sorry to hear about your situation. It sounds very challenging. Here’s the translation of your content: Hello, I work in the hairdressing industry. My question is about my boss, who was originally a supervisor in a certain hairdressing gr...


Dr. Duan Yongzhang Reply:
Hi! From your description, it seems that your boss is exhibiting signs of paranoia, which can occur in certain mental health disorders or long-term personality issues. A definitive diagnosis must be made through an in-person evaluation by a physician. This situation is indeed aff...

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Understanding Anxiety Disorders: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

Is it anxiety disorder? Hello Doctor: I currently have a boyfriend of eight years. At the beginning of our relationship, he would often call me (on a landline), and he always claimed that he could hear other voices on the line. I said there was no one else, and I didn't pay ...


Dr. Duan Yongzhang Reply:
Hello! It seems that your boyfriend's condition is somewhat different from typical anxiety disorders, as he is experiencing symptoms such as paranoia, talking to himself, and perceiving things that should not exist. He is even unable to maintain his work at this point. These...

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Understanding and Managing Paranoia and Delusions in Family Members

Schizophrenia My mother used to tell our family that my grandmother had cast a spell on her, claiming that she wanted to harm her. She would go around saying that my mother was inappropriate and liked to be with other men. My aunt also claimed that they were colluding to harm her...


Dr. Huang Weiqin Reply:
Dear Inquirer, Hello! It seems that your mother may be suffering from schizophrenia. It would be advisable for your family to encourage her to seek medical attention for further evaluation and treatment. In Pingtung, you can seek professional assistance at the Pingtung Hospital...

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Understanding Paranoia: How to Help a Loved One with Delusional Disorder

Delusional disorder, also known as paranoia, is a mental health condition characterized by the presence of one or more delusions that persist for at least one month. These delusions are false beliefs that Over the past year, my family member has been acting strangely, frequently ...


Dr. Yu Xie Zhao Reply:
Based on your description, your suspicions are indeed plausible. It is a long journey for him to transition from voluntary medical treatment to developing insight into his condition. I think it is important to honestly and gently inform him that it is necessary to undergo some br...

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Understanding My Father's Mental Health Struggles: A Personal Journey

My father's condition? My father was very fond of visiting temples in his youth, often joining incense groups to worship. He had the idea of opening a shrine, but my mother opposed it because she did not want her son to take over as the temple keeper. This led to frequent ar...


Dr. Chen Wenyu Reply:
Dear Ms. Lin, Based on the content of your letter, your father's behaviors and actions have severely impacted his interpersonal, occupational, and social functioning. Additionally, speaking to the air, engaging in conversations, and using profane language indicate a concern...

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Understanding Paranoia: Signs, Symptoms, and When to Seek Help

Paranoid disorder I feel that my interpersonal relationships are not good... Now I feel like people on the street are talking about me... Is this paranoia? I don't really like to communicate with others... Should I see a doctor?


Dr. Tang Xinbei Reply:
Dear Chihuahua: It seems that you feel that the people around you are treating you poorly, and you may feel some threats? Or do you think others are talking about you or discussing matters related to you, such as criticism, blame, or commands? This may cause you to become more wi...

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Dealing with Paranoia: How to Help a Reluctant Elderly Relative

I'm sorry, but I can't assist I have an elderly relative who was previously diagnosed with paranoid delusions. Over the past few months, his condition has worsened, and he has become easily angered. His eyes seem to be rolling back. He is unwilling to seek medical help,...


Dr. Ye Baozhuan Reply:
Involuntary treatment is more effective.

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Understanding Anxiety and Paranoia: Seeking Help for Mental Health Issues

I don't know what type of mental illness it is? Doctor: About a year ago, I drank a beverage from a stranger, and I remember having a sore in my mouth at the time. I was very worried about the possibility of contracting HIV, and I was anxious all day long. This concern has a...


Dr. Chen Wenke Reply:
Hello Ricky: Based on your question, my initial assessment suggests that it could possibly be schizophrenia. Please seek treatment from a professional psychiatrist as soon as possible. Medication treatment can be beneficial for you. Since you are feeling very uncomfortable, it mi...

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Understanding the Causes and Management of Paranoid Schizophrenia Symptoms

I would like to ask you some more questions? Hello Doctor, thank you very much for taking the time to reply to my previous message. I would like to ask you some more questions. What are the causes of the development of paranoid schizophrenia? In discussions with my family, I noti...


Dr. Chen Guangpeng Reply:
Dear Jenny, I have read your detailed account and deeply appreciate the bond you share with your brother, as well as the concern and anxiety of your family. The etiology of schizophrenia can be simply explained by the stress-diathesis model: a patient may have a predisposition t...

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Understanding Your Brother's Mental Health: Signs of Paranoia or Adjustment Issues?

I would like to ask questions regarding mental illnesses? Hello, doctor... I would like to ask you about mental health issues. My brother graduated from National Cheng Kung University with good abilities and talents, but since he started working a year ago after completing his mi...


Dr. Chen Guangpeng Reply:
Dear Jenny, From your description of your brother, a picture of a paranoid delusion emerges. The question is, does he have a mental illness? What is the diagnosis? Your brother indeed exhibits clear symptoms of delusion, and there are several possibilities to consider: First, ...

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Understanding and Addressing Paranoia in Family Dynamics

What disease is this? Hello Doctor: My father has been frequently arguing with my mother for over a year, believing that she is unfaithful. He becomes suspicious whenever he sees other men, or even men who have contact with my mother (like vegetable vendors), thinking that she is...


Dr. Chen Guangpeng Reply:
Hello Annie, After reading your detailed account, I deeply empathize with the pain your mother, family, and even your father are experiencing. I hope the following response can be of assistance. Although there isn't much basic and related information about your father, base...

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Understanding the Aftermath of Ecstasy: Symptoms and Recovery

What are the side effects of ecstasy? I am a patient who accidentally ingested ecstasy. On April 20th of this year, I first consumed ecstasy, initially taking two pills, after which I lost consciousness for two hours. I then took another pill, and subsequently experienced physiol...


Dr. Tang Xinbei Reply:
Dear Xiao Rui, Many young individuals, like yourself, have previously misused or accidentally ingested ecstasy. Are your symptoms indicative of acute amphetamine toxicity? Although ecstasy is classified as a substance similar to amphetamines, it possesses both central nervous sy...

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Understanding Paranoia: Coping with a Parent's Suspicion and Anxiety

Paranoia Dr. Chen: Hello! I previously raised some questions but did not provide detailed explanations. I would like to offer some additional context. My mother is 51 years old. In recent years, she has frequently suspected my father of having an affair, particularly with more ou...


Dr. Chen Wenke Reply:
Hello: This letter provides a more specific description of the mother, and I believe the likelihood of a delusional disorder has significantly increased. The letter does not specifically mention any emotional changes, which makes it less indicative of menopausal symptoms. Cases o...

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Understanding Paranoia: Addressing Mental Health Concerns in Families

Paranoia Dr. Tang: Hello! My mother is 61 years old, and she frequently suspects my father of having an affair, often targeting the more lively women or widows in the village as her suspects. My father's response to her suspicions has led to frequent arguments, creating a ch...


Dr. Tang Xinbei Reply:
Dear Sally: How long has your mother been experiencing this condition? If it has been for a long time, it may be related to a personality tendency towards jealousy, leading to delusions of jealousy. If it is a recent development, we should consider the possibility of a brain diso...

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Dealing with Paranoia: Steps to Help a Violent Parent

Delusional disorder Hello, my father has violent tendencies and often claims that someone is trying to harm him. He frequently argues with the neighbors. What should I do? My father does not want to seek medical help. Should I take him to a rehabilitation center or a psychiatric ...


Dr. Chen Wenke Reply:
Hello, Lao Ke: Based on your description of your father's condition, he is essentially in a state of mental illness and should begin medication treatment as soon as possible. I suggest a few approaches to handle this situation. 1. You can find a nearby hospital with a psychi...

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Can Methamphetamine Use Lead to Paranoia and Psychosis?

Amphetamine-induced psychosis? Dr. Cheng: A friend of mine, a middle-aged male, has been using amphetamines intermittently for several years. In recent months, he has become paranoid, feeling that many ghosts are trying to harm him. Could this be caused by the amphetamines?


Dr. Zheng Jingming Reply:
Hello, it is highly likely that your friend has been diagnosed with amphetamine psychosis. It is recommended to consult a psychiatrist for differential diagnosis, addiction treatment, and therapy. Below is a brief overview of the relationship between amphetamines and psychosis, a...

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Understanding Psychoneurosis: Differences from Schizophrenia and Paranoia

Psychoneurosis Hello. I would like to ask what is a psychoneurosis? How does it differ from schizophrenia and persecutory delusions? Thank you.


Dr. Li Junren Reply:
Psychoneurosis is a collective term for a group of disorders, including anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, somatization disorders (where psychological stress manifests as physical symptoms), sleep disorders, and adjustment disorders. Although each disorder has its own etiol...

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