Psychosomatic disorders, Psychiatry FAQ

Hello, could you please tell me what medication I should take? Hello, I have been taking Anxiolytic 5mg in the morning and Risperidone 1mg in the evening for almost two years. However, I feel that over the past year, the effectiveness of these medications has diminished. Due to w...

Feeling anxious while using public transportation? Once, while riding an escalator, I had a thought that I couldn't quite identify. After forgetting it, I felt as if I had been hypnotized; the next time I used the escalator, I was going up. If it's a long escalator, I f...

Feeling fatigued and wanting to sleep all day? Hello, Doctor. I would like to ask you some questions. Currently, these symptoms are bothering me a lot, scoring a 10 out of 10. I feel tired and want to sleep all day long. I previously took some medications for mental health issues...

I have wanted to kill someone since I was young, and I have been involuntarily hospitalized several times? I'm 13 years old and have been hospitalized several times. After that, due to my responsibility for paying for my tuition and living expenses without support from my fa...

I have been taking psychiatric medication for 6 years and would like to discontinue it? Since 2017, I have been taking psychiatric medication. Initially, I sought help from a psychiatrist due to severe stress and insomnia. After about two years on the medication, I attempted to q...

Medication Consultation Hello Doctor, may I ask if Zapline 50mg (take half a tablet before bedtime) and ALPRAZOLAM 0.5mg (take one tablet as needed) can be taken on an empty stomach? Or is it recommended to eat something before taking them, or what is the best way to take them? I...

During the breastfeeding period, please advise on the use of sleeping medications? Hello Dr. Lee! I am a breastfeeding mother, and my child is currently 14 months old. Recently, my child has been waking up more frequently at night to nurse, making it increasingly difficult for me...

Illness anxiety disorder and anxiety disorders cause distress? Hello, doctor. I apologize for taking your time with my concerns, and thank you for your attention. I am 22 years old and have been feeling unwell for a long time, convinced that there must be something wrong with my ...

During the breastfeeding period, please advise on the use of sleeping medications? Hello Dr. Lee! I am a breastfeeding mother, and my child is currently 14 months old. Recently, my child has been waking up more frequently at night to nurse, which has made it increasingly difficul...

After careful consideration, I couldn't come up with a solution? Hello, doctor. I apologize for bothering the online consultation physicians at Taiwan e-Hospital again. This time, I have chosen you, Dr. Li, to be my mentor and to provide me with consultation advice. My relev...

Medication issue: Withdrawal reactions from the discontinuation of methylphenidate? Hello, doctor. This issue has been troubling me for a long time. I am a patient with ADHD combined with depression, and the medications I am currently taking include Strattera, Ritalin, Vyvanse, a...

Medication Inquiry Is the medication Vyvanse effective for attention deficit disorder?

The issue of co-administration of Methylphenidate and Paliperidone? Hello, doctor. I have been diagnosed with depression and ADHD. Before receiving the long-acting injection of Strattera, I found the effects of Ritalin (both short-acting and long-acting formulations) to be effect...

What are the issues related to stopping medication after eight days? Two years ago, I took Lorazepam 0.5 mg for three months, and after stopping the medication, I experienced insomnia for two years. Recently, I started taking it again at a dosage of 0.5 to 0.75 mg. Before taking ...

Why is it necessary to conduct cognitive assessments after a car accident? Hello Doctor: I was in a car accident on January 6th of this year and have been undergoing rehabilitation and attending outpatient clinics since then. I am still experiencing dizziness and headaches, which...

Medication discontinuation issues? Two years ago, I took Lorazepam 0.5 mg for three months, and after stopping, I experienced insomnia. Recently, I started taking it again at a dosage of 0.5 to 0.75 mg. Before taking it, I was able to fall asleep naturally, but now it's wors...

A personality that is prone to overcorrection? After entering the workforce, I was criticized by my colleagues for being too slow, which led me to adopt an extreme approach to correct this. Whether at work or after hours, I rush through tasks, demanding speed and efficiency. When...

Unable to distinguish between depressive mood or disorder? I have been experiencing a depressive episode for quite some time. I used to be a positive and happy person, but recently I have been feeling increasingly down. I am wondering if this is just a normal depressive mood. Lif...

Drug interactions: Serotonin syndrome Hello, doctor. I usually take Ritalin, and last week I visited a psychiatrist and received a prescription for the antidepressant Wellbutrin. However, I noticed in the Ritalin information leaflet that there is a concern about the potential for...

I'm not sure what theme title to use? Hello, doctor. I'm back to visit the Taiwan e-Hospital, a community for patients like me. Why is it that despite the continuous advancement of technology and society, there are more and more individuals suffering from psychosomatic ...