Psychosis, Psychiatry FAQ - Page 3

How to proceed? Hello, Dr. Zheng. I would like to ask you a question. I have been using methamphetamine for about nine years, which later led to auditory hallucinations. I have seen a psychiatrist and have been hospitalized several times. I have been sober for three years now, an...

Amphetamine for a period of time? My friend has been using amphetamines for a period of time, several years. He experiences talking excessively, laughing uncontrollably, anxiety, and difficulty concentrating. He also has hallucinations, specifically auditory hallucinations. There...

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...

Concerns about menopause My mother is 55 years old. According to her, last year was the most severe period for her menopausal symptoms, including menopause, night sweats, and insomnia. On the other hand, my father underwent cancer treatment last year, and during this time, my mot...

In poor health? Hello Dr. Cheng, I would like to ask about my situation. I have developed amphetamine-induced psychosis due to my use of amphetamines. After treatment, my condition has improved, and I am able to work normally. However, I often find myself yawning and tearing up e...

Regarding the issues of mental illness and genetics! Hello Doctor, I would like to ask you a question. My mother has a history of dementia and has been managing it with medication for over a decade, but she occasionally experiences more severe episodes (e.g., outbursts of anger, ...

Inquiry Hong En Hospital Long An Branch Diagnosis Certificate Disease: Reactive Psychosis Patient has been hospitalized in the Department of Psychiatry from April 12, 2005, to April 28, 2005, for treatment. Long-term follow-up is recommended for this patient. Diagnosis ma...

Substance abuse Hello Dr. Cheng, I have reviewed your physician profile and noted that your specialty is in substance addiction science. I would like to ask you a few questions. I have been struggling with substance abuse, specifically methamphetamine, for nine years. I have been...

Please take a look at my father's condition, thank you? My father has been increasingly strange in his behavior over the past few years. He often acts irrationally and frequently criticizes my mother. One question he often asks is, "What did you just say?" He tends...

I'm sorry, but I need more context or specific content to provide a translation. Please provide the text you would like translated? Since May of this year, my grandfather has been suspicious that the children in the house are not his biological grandchildren, accusing their ...

Violence and Aggression Disorders I met a male friend in Hualien who exhibits violent and aggressive behavior. He often speaks loudly to his girlfriend or relatives, whether intentionally or unintentionally, causing his girlfriend to experience mental stress, insomnia, and autono...

Request for guidance? I'm very sorry to trouble you, and I hope you can assist me as much as possible. I appreciate you. My husband is a bipolar disorder patient. Background: Over two years ago, my husband had an affair and lived with a third party for a year. In late Octo...

Fantasy disorder Hello Dr. Sun, my grandmother is 92 years old. Last week, she accidentally fell, and about three to four days later, she suddenly exhibited some unusual symptoms, including sudden memory loss. After a consultation, the doctor prescribed medication, but her condit...

My symptoms are quite unusual..? Dr. Chen: My condition is very strange... Some say it's a form of psychosis, others say it's loneliness or depression, and some even suggest schizophrenia or phobias... Because... I often imagine that someone is beside me... Friends or s...

Fear Hello, Doctor: I am a patient with a psychosomatic disorder, and I have the following concerns. 1. I have been suffering from mental illness for almost six years now. I truly hope that one day I can recover and not experience any relapses. This illness torments me, and I l...

Bipolar disorder? Delusions? Possession by evil spirits? Dear Doctor, Thank you very much for taking the time to read this lengthy letter amidst your busy schedule. I am at a loss as to what to do. My girlfriend of six years, who is now 24 years old, has always been a considerat...

Are mania and bipolar disorder the same? Hello, doctor: I would like to ask if mania and bipolar disorder are the same? If someone is diagnosed with mania, what preventive measures can be taken? What should be noted? What are the characteristics of mania? Is mania equivalent to b...

What are the differences between bipolar disorder, manic disorder, and depression? Hello, doctor: I would like to ask you about the differences between bipolar disorder, manic disorder, and depression. They seem quite similar!

Emotional infidelity My husband has been experiencing insomnia lately and often gets up at night to meditate. I really don't understand what he is panicking about. To prevent him from having any issues during the day that he won't share with me, I can only secretly obse...

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?