Understanding Intrusive Memories: Coping with PTSD and Selective Amnesia
Images unconsciously emerge in the mind..? I previously experienced psychogenic amnesia, and I don't remember how much I forgot or what caused the forgetfulness. Recently, fragmented images have begun to surface, leading me to believe that my amnesia may be related to family...
Dr. Wu Enliang Reply:
Your psychologist refers to a "psychiatrist"? It is advisable to ask him or her for a referral to receive individual psychotherapy, which would allow for more time to address and process these internal psychological conflicts. Wishing you a speedy recovery.[Read More] Understanding Intrusive Memories: Coping with PTSD and Selective Amnesia
Understanding Dissociative Identity Disorder: Seeking Help for Complex Symptoms
What should I do? Hello, Doctor. I apologize for the lengthy content, but I believe it's difficult to describe my symptoms without starting from the beginning. In the second year of junior high, I was diagnosed with major depressive disorder caused by post-traumatic stress d...
Dr. Wu Enliang Reply:
This dissociative condition reflects some subconscious conflicts and typically cannot be treated with medication alone. It is essential to incorporate psychotherapy. It is recommended to arrange for individual therapy with a physician. If financially feasible, seeking services fr...[Read More] Understanding Dissociative Identity Disorder: Seeking Help for Complex Symptoms
Can PTSD Symptoms Be Fully Healed After Trauma?
Is it possible to completely cure the long-term effects of PTSD? Hello Doctor: I have been suffering from bipolar disorder for 14 years. When I was 20 years old, I was sexually assaulted in an accident, and about six months later, I began to experience a series of sequelae, inclu...
Dr. Cai Qijin Reply:
Hello: The symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) typically diminish over time, but they can also be triggered by life stressors, leading to fluctuations, although generally less severe than before. If the intensity and frequency of the symptoms re-emerge and cause sig...[Read More] Can PTSD Symptoms Be Fully Healed After Trauma?
Understanding Escitalopram: Is It Effective for PTSD Treatment?
Medication consultation Hello Dr. Ding Shuo-Yan, I have recently been prescribed Escitalopram 10 mg to take daily. I would like to ask if Escitalopram is used to treat Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)? Thank you for your response.
Dr. Ding Shuyan Reply:
Dear Dr. Ding Shuo-Yan, wishing you a speedy recovery. Sincerely,[Read More] Understanding Escitalopram: Is It Effective for PTSD Treatment?
Understanding PTSD: Why Traumatic Memories Are Often Repressed
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead to the forgetting of certain memories due to psychological factors. This phenomenon can be explained by Freud's theory of repression, which suggests that individuals often unconsciously avoi...
Dr. Wu Enliang Reply:
The September 21 earthquake caused severe disasters across Taiwan, resulting in numerous casualties and the destruction of many homes. Survivors faced the devastation of their communities, the loss of loved ones, and various difficulties in daily life, housing, and transportation...[Read More] Understanding PTSD: Why Traumatic Memories Are Often Repressed
Understanding the Impact of Stress on Mental Health and Complications
Is stress the cause of many complications? Hello, doctor. I often assess my emotional state and categorize it as follows: 1. Since childhood, I would count the telephone poles outside while in the car, and I still occasionally do this. I also tap my foot to a rhythm; if I don&#...
Dr. Dai Wanxiang Reply:
Hello, miss: After reading your description, it seems that there are several emotional distress issues. More details are needed to determine what kind of mental disorder you might be experiencing (it could range from adjustment disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-trauma...[Read More] Understanding the Impact of Stress on Mental Health and Complications
Understanding Trauma Symptoms After Bullying: A Mental Health Perspective
Suspected post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after being bullied? Hello, doctor. I started being harmed by false rumors from classmates in the third grade of elementary school, which eventually escalated into bullying. This situation continued until I graduated from junior hig...
Dr. Liang Sunyuan Reply:
Hello, Ai Lo: Past events can certainly influence our present selves. You have experienced a difficult past and have emerged from it, which is commendable and reflects your personal growth. Occasionally, negative memories from the past may resurface; this is the brain's way ...[Read More] Understanding Trauma Symptoms After Bullying: A Mental Health Perspective
Understanding Trauma: Navigating Mental Health After Disturbing Experiences
Post-trauma During middle school, a relative in my family did something very disturbing to me, and at that time, I completely avoided contact with others. I often experienced outbursts, crying uncontrollably, and even had thoughts of self-harm. I thought I would be fine after ent...
Dr. Ding Shuyan Reply:
Hello, it's difficult to diagnose someone I've never met online. You might want to look up "Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder" and see if it resonates with your feelings. I believe that seeing a doctor could lead to quicker improvement; otherwise, this suffering ...[Read More] Understanding Trauma: Navigating Mental Health After Disturbing Experiences
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
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
Understanding Medication for Severe Depression and PTSD: Key Insights
Medication issues, major depressive disorder? Two months ago, I underwent meditation therapy for childhood trauma, which resulted in autonomic nervous system dysregulation, similar to post-traumatic stress disorder and major depression. After two months, I have switched to variou...
Dr. Qiu Junda Reply:
Hello: Due to the complexity of medication usage issues, I recommend that you consult with your attending physician in person for a more appropriate discussion. I would like to briefly mention that the two medications mentioned in your second question are generally considered to ...[Read More] Understanding Medication for Severe Depression and PTSD: Key Insights
Concerns for a Friend: Understanding Post-Trauma Behavioral Changes
I am very worried about her? Hello, doctor. I have a very close friend who was very lively and cute until the fifth grade. However, after a fire incident in fifth grade, she started to behave strangely. She becomes easily enraged; although she is still kind, she gets upset if som...
Dr. Zhong Mingxun Reply:
After the fire in fifth grade, she became very strange. She is prone to anger and crying, which indicates that her emotions have been significantly affected. It is very likely that she is suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). It is recommended that you encourage h...[Read More] Concerns for a Friend: Understanding Post-Trauma Behavioral Changes
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 the Mind-Body Connection: Psychological Impact on Physical Health
Psychological factors can significantly impact physical health? Hello, first of all, I have no bad habits; I just often work 12-hour shifts (physical labor, I can only sit during breaks). I take a half-hour break for meals and attend night school two days a week (this has been on...
Dr. Wu Enliang Reply:
Hello, Wang. After reading your description, I understand that you have been going through a tough time lately with long working hours and recent health issues, along with a history of domestic violence. For your physical issues, such as severe dizziness, I recommend continuing t...[Read More] Understanding the Mind-Body Connection: Psychological Impact on Physical Health
Overcoming Death Anxiety: Navigating Mental Health After Trauma
Death anxiety Dear Dr. Liang, Last July, shortly after completing my postpartum confinement, my mother underwent surgery due to a ruptured cerebral aneurysm, which caused me significant worry and anxiety. About a week later, one evening, I suddenly experienced shortness of breat...
Dr. Liang Sunyuan Reply:
Hello, during the process of pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum recovery, women undergo significant changes physically, psychologically, and hormonally. Therefore, the postpartum period is a time of increased vulnerability and sensitivity, where the impact of negative events m...[Read More] Overcoming Death Anxiety: Navigating Mental Health After Trauma
Struggling with Mental Health: Seeking Help for Self-Harm and Anxiety
Hello, I don't know what to do? Hello doctor, I visited you over two years ago. After taking medication, I self-harmed, and my family decided to dispose of all my medication. As a result, I often feel very distressed. Initially, I experienced sleepwalking, and later I became...
Dr. Lin Junyuan Reply:
Hello MM, you mentioned, "I know there is something wrong, but I don't know what to do." Recognizing that there is a problem is the first step towards improving your situation! While I cannot remember all the cases I have seen, I am glad that you are willing to con...[Read More] Struggling with Mental Health: Seeking Help for Self-Harm and Anxiety
Understanding Trauma Responses: Helping a Partner Heal from Past Abuse
I don't know what the symptoms are? Hello! I would like to ask about my girlfriend. Two years ago, she was in a relationship with a boyfriend who often physically abused her and treated her like a dog (according to her description). They broke up a year ago, and she met me a...
Dr. Chen Yuying Reply:
Hello, Mr. Zhongyu: In psychiatry, there is a diagnosis known as "Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder" (PTSD). This specifically refers to symptoms experienced by individuals who have gone through traumatic events (such as the woman mentioned in your inquiry, who has experie...[Read More] Understanding Trauma Responses: Helping a Partner Heal from Past Abuse
Managing Persistent Head Pulsations and Sleep Disruptions After Trauma
Continuous pulsating sensation in the head for 24 hours affecting sleep? Hello, doctor: Several years ago, I had bipolar disorder. Four years ago, I stopped seeing a psychiatrist and my condition improved significantly. However, two years ago, I was involved in a car accident cau...
Dr. Zheng Jingming Reply:
Hello, I'm not sure if you had a CT scan or other examinations of your head two years ago. The physician may be able to assess the extent of any brain injury based on those results, your medical history, and a neurological examination. I cannot determine whether the reason f...[Read More] Managing Persistent Head Pulsations and Sleep Disruptions After Trauma
Understanding Fear of Speed: Is It a Mental Health Issue?
Where do I have an illness? I don't know when it started, but I've developed a fear of speed that has been getting progressively worse. I can't even ride roller coasters, and I don't dare to ride on someone else's motorcycle, as it feels just as thrilling...
Dr. Duan Yongzhang Reply:
Hello! Your situation may be related to a specific phobia, such as acrophobia (fear of heights) or claustrophobia (fear of confined spaces), both of which fall under the category of phobias. Individuals with phobias can often avoid the feared objects or situations without signifi...[Read More] Understanding Fear of Speed: Is It a Mental Health Issue?
How to Support a Partner Facing Mental Health Challenges?
How can I assist her? Dear Dr. Duan, Thank you for taking the time to read this letter. My girlfriend usually behaves normally, but under certain stress, she exhibits the following symptoms: 1. She shuts herself off emotionally and avoids confronting the current situation, yet...
Dr. Duan Yongzhang Reply:
Hello! There is a psychiatric disorder known as "dissociative disorder," where patients may experience temporary amnesia. However, if the amnesia occurs under stress, it is likely to be an acute stress reaction or related to past traumatic experiences leading to post-tr...[Read More] How to Support a Partner Facing Mental Health Challenges?