Psychosomatic disorders, Psychiatry FAQ - Page 3

Questions related to Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Hello, Doctor. I started experiencing symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in my freshman year of college, including health anxiety, excessive cleaning, and intrusive thoughts (such as harming others and disturbi...

Taking Varenicline for smoking cessation while also using anti-anxiety medication? Hello, I have been undergoing treatment in psychiatry for two years due to autonomic nervous system dysfunction and depression. Currently, I take 3 mg of Lurasidone and 25 mg of Venlafaxine every n...

Sleep issues Hello, doctor. I have a question... I have always had difficulty falling asleep, often tossing and turning in bed for several hours without being able to sleep! Even when I finally manage to fall asleep, my sleep is very light, and I wake up at the slightest noise, m...

Could you please provide more details or specify your question? After developing panic disorder, I sometimes find myself constantly worrying, experiencing rapid heartbeats, and becoming easily anxious. I also fear being alone at home. I have been on serotonin medication for a yea...

Psychiatric rehabilitation using rTMS (repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) Since high school, I have experienced severe insomnia, which has made it difficult for me to absorb information, resulting in a decreased ability to learn new things and a lack of concentration. ...

Anxiety Panic Disorder Recently, I have been experiencing difficulty breathing due to nasal congestion, and I have scheduled surgery for the end of the month. However, over the past few weeks, I have also been experiencing chest pain. I went to the hospital for an examination, an...

I have severe depression, generalized anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, illness anxiety disorder, and mild auditory hallucinations? Psychiatric prescription: At bedtime: Zoloft (Sertraline) 50mg * 2 tablets, Mirtazapine 50mg * 2 tablets, Seroquel (Q...

Maternal speech disorders and emotional issues? Two years ago, my mother was perfectly fine in terms of verbal expression and emotional responses. She was a strong woman in her workplace, articulate and confident. However, after a major client of her company went bankrupt, she se...

Memory is becoming increasingly poor? I have been experiencing memory problems for quite some time, and it seems to have worsened recently. This week, as school starts, I am looking at my schedule but cannot remember whether the teacher for a particular class is male or female. M...

Memory is becoming increasingly poor? I have been experiencing poor memory for quite some time, and it seems to have worsened recently. This week, as school starts, I look at my class schedule but cannot remember whether the teacher for a particular class is male or female. My mi...

The International Classification of Diseases (ICD) for mental and behavioral disorders includes various mental illnesses such as: 1. Schizophrenia 2. Bipolar disorder 3. Major depressive disorder 4. Anxiety disorders (including generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and s...

Do I need to see a specialist for depression? Hello, Doctor: I have been repeatedly seeking treatment for symptoms similar to a cold for the past two years. However, my regular physician later discovered that my condition was not typical of a common cold and diagnosed me with aut...

Do I need to see a specialist for depression? Hello Doctor: I have been visiting the clinic repeatedly for two years due to symptoms similar to a cold. However, my regular physician later discovered that my condition was not typical of a common cold and diagnosed me with autonomi...

Is it autonomic nervous system dysfunction? Hello, I am a 28-year-old new mother, and my baby was born on New Year's Day this year. During my seventh month of pregnancy, I started experiencing severe headaches that often left me bedridden. At that time, a neurologist diagnos...

I don't think I have anorexia or depression? Hello Doctor: After the breakup, although I often cry and can't smile, I refuse to interact with others. I can hardly muster the energy to respond to those who care about me. Even when my family takes me out and forces me to ...

I experience rapid mood swings and often find myself overthinking? Hello, since I was a child, I have always been a person who thinks a lot, and even as an adult, I find it easy to rely on my family. During the four years I lived in the university dormitory, I felt very confident...

Obsessive thinking? Hello Doctor: About nine months ago, I had diarrhea, and some of the stool accidentally got on my underwear, and a little bit on my outer pants as well. I only washed the underwear by hand, while the outer pants were accidentally thrown into the washing machin...

Consultation for medication regarding anorexia and binge eating? I was diagnosed with anorexia six months ago and have been taking 75 mg of Sertraline (Zoloft) four times a day. Over the past two to three months, my weight has increased by 5 to 6 kilograms, but I have been experi...

Regarding issues related to dizziness? Hello, doctor. For the past six months, I have been experiencing dizziness and lightheadedness, which become particularly pronounced after meals or when I am tired from lack of sleep. The symptoms are intermittent. I have visited several maj...

Please consult regarding medication? Hello, doctor. Thank you for your previous response on https://adoctor.tw/article/106772 regarding the heart skipping a beat after every ten beats, which may indicate arrhythmia. The cardiologist said there was nothing to worry about, but I sh...