Self-harm, Psychiatry FAQ - Page 13

Emotional instability I have severe depression, and I am currently feeling more stable, but I am afraid of reverting to my previous state. How can I prevent emotional instability from harming myself and avoid medication overdose? I am currently taking my medication regularly, but...

Emotional issues Hello, doctor. I've been experiencing some emotional issues lately, and I'm wondering if I might have some kind of mental illness. In the past, I could always find positive solutions to any problem, but recently I've often felt the urge to hide awa...

Emotional and daily life issues? Hello, doctor. First of all, thank you very much for reading this article. My parents divorced when I was in the second grade of elementary school. According to my father, my personality changed significantly during that time, to the extent that e...

Should I take my girlfriend for treatment? Hello Doctor, at the end of June last year, my girlfriend was encouraged by her classmates to see a doctor, and she was diagnosed with depression. In addition to medication, she also had weekly counseling sessions with a school counselor...

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...

I have been in a relationship with my boyfriend for over a year, and during this time, my temperament has changed significantly? Before this boyfriend, I had a previous boyfriend for five years. During those five years, I never cried or shouted out of anger. We rarely argued, and...

My mother has depression? Hello, Doctor! I apologize for the lengthy message, so I have divided it into two parts. Thank you for your help! Background: My mother has been diagnosed with panic disorder for quite some time, about a year now. She used to be a strong woman who work...

Am I sick? I am a single mother raising three daughters. My eldest has been taken care of by my former mother-in-law since birth and is now in her first year of high school. From a young age, my eldest has always followed her grandmother's wishes regarding everything from fo...

Repeated self-harm? I have recently been experiencing frequent emotional instability. In the past, when I felt angry or sad, I resorted to self-harm using a utility knife. I have recurrent suicidal thoughts. During middle school, I was bullied and ostracized; I was even called ou...

Uncontrollable anger I want to know what is wrong with me... Am I still normal? Since I was young, I have been thinking about suicide, often contemplating how wonderful it would be if I were not in this world; yet I also calmly know that I cannot do that. I only recognized "...

I'm not sure if I need to see a doctor? Hello doctor, recently I often feel overwhelmed by stress and lack the energy to do anything. However, in social situations, I try to smile and appear cheerful. I often have trouble sleeping at night, thinking a lot, and when I'm ...

Inability to control emotions? I'm sorry to hear that you're feeling this way. It sounds like you're experiencing significant emotional challenges, including anger and sadness, which have been difficult for you to manage. You mentioned that you often feel angry ove...

When emotions are out of control, it can lead to self-harm? During middle school, when conflicts arose with family or friends, I would self-harm in my room using a utility knife, especially when I was extremely angry. I would cry while self-harming. Later, in high school, I stopp...

Consultation methods I had a very troubled family relationship during my childhood. In my early years, I often witnessed my parents arguing and fighting. I would frequently be awakened in the middle of the night by my drunken father, who would hit me for no reason. After my paren...

I want to know what is wrong with me? Hello, doctor. I find it impossible to control my emotions whenever I am triggered. When I am alone, I cannot calm down; I keep thinking about how pitiful I am for being alone, which makes me feel increasingly wronged and leads to thoughts of...

Emotional instability In the evening, my depression tends to flare up, and I need to take my bedtime medication in advance to manage my emotions. My primary care physician, who graduated from a teaching hospital and now runs a clinic, has recently noticed that I have been engagin...

Feeling anxious while chatting? Hello, Doctor: I am a second-year junior high school student. Since I started middle school, I have noticed that I feel anxious when talking to my classmates. I constantly pressure myself to come up with topics to discuss, but it often backfires, l...

Feeling anxious while chatting? Hello, Doctor: I am a second-year junior high school student. Since I entered junior high, I have noticed that I feel anxious when talking to my classmates. I often force myself to think of topics to discuss, but it backfires, leaving my mind blank...

Feeling inexplicably downcast, could it be depression? Hello, doctor. I am a senior high school student facing the pressure of the college entrance exam. Although I don't feel much, I have recently been experiencing anxiety and often feel like crying during class, thinking t...

Symptoms of mental illness? Hello, doctor. I believe that my upbringing and environment are not problematic, but I have had thoughts of wanting to disappear from this world since childhood (around kindergarten). I think my disappearance could make my family and friends happier, b...