Understanding Affective Psychosis: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Support
Affective psychosis Dear Dr. Tang, Recently, I visited the Holy Mother Hospital for a consultation, where the physician diagnosed me with a serious illness card, identifying my condition as affective psychosis. However, I am unsure of its meaning. After researching online, I fou...
Dr. Tang Xinbei Reply:
Dear Xiao Jie, It seems that you are confused about your disease diagnosis! "Affective disorders" include several conditions, generally divided into "bipolar affective disorder" (also known as manic-depressive illness) and "unipolar affective disorder&qu...[Read More] Understanding Affective Psychosis: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Support
Understanding My Father's Hallucinations: A Psychiatric Perspective
I'm not sure what to do? Doctor, my father has been taking an over-the-counter cold medication for many years. About four to five years ago, after he suddenly lost his job, he started exhibiting some strange behaviors, such as hallucinations, delusions, and talking to himsel...
Dr. Lin Yanhong Reply:
Hello: There are two possible causes for your father's psychiatric symptoms. 1. Organic factors: Your father has a history of long-term use of over-the-counter medications (some of which contain stimulants), or there may be identifiable neurological conditions affecting his ...[Read More] Understanding My Father's Hallucinations: A Psychiatric Perspective
How to Help a Friend Struggling with Alcohol and Mental Health Issues?
What should I do? Hello Dr. Tang: I have a close friend who works as a driver and has a severe drinking problem. I'm not sure how much he drinks, but after drinking, he often claims that someone is trying to poison him, even saying that his mother is putting poison in his fo...
Dr. Tang Xinbei Reply:
Hello Ms. Tsai: Dealing with individuals who lack insight into their illness and motivation can indeed be the most challenging. In the case you mentioned, it may involve alcohol abuse, potentially combined with alcohol-related psychosis (characterized by hallucinations and delusi...[Read More] How to Help a Friend Struggling with Alcohol and Mental Health Issues?