Self-harm, Psychiatry FAQ - Page 15

Am I sick? Please help me? Doctor, please help me... Although I appear normal on the outside, I have been feeling immense pain inside. Every day is a struggle, and I often find myself overthinking. I feel very insecure and believe that I am imperfect in many ways. I frequently su...

Irritability and inability to control emotions? Two years ago, when I was alone, I often had intrusive thoughts and would frequently engage in self-harming behaviors. However, I haven't done that in a long time. Recently, due to some circumstances, I've been feeling a l...

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), etc? Hello, doctor. I was diagnosed with ADHD when I was 4 to 5 years old. Throughout the years, I have taken antihistamines, Strattera, Ritalin, and recently, I have also tried Sertraline. I ex...

Should I see a doctor? Hello, Doctor. I would like to ask if I need to see a doctor. About six months ago, I experienced an assault from my ex-boyfriend, and since then, my condition has been very poor. Although the school arranged for a counselor immediately and the court provid...

Obstacles in the treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Hello, doctor. Since last year, my fear of dirt has become severe. I used to take longer showers than most people, spending about 2 hours, and I didn't like going out much. After moving, my anxiety about the c...

Major Depressive Disorder Hello, Doctor: I have been seeing a psychiatrist at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital since high school due to self-harm, for at least one to two years. The doctor conducted psychological assessments and stated that I needed psychotherapy. However, due to the...

The presence of tinnitus in the ear? Last year, I was diagnosed with depression and melancholia at the hospital. Recently, my mood swings have become more pronounced, and I am experiencing auditory hallucinations more frequently and loudly. What should I do?

Major Depressive Disorder, Single Episode I am a patient with severe depression, and every time I enter the consultation room, I experience an inexplicable fear. Initially, I was willing to cooperate with the doctor because I wanted to recover. However, when I noticed that the me...

Family members are unable to cooperate with treatment? My brother has claimed to have insomnia issues for the past eight years and has sought medical assistance. He was diagnosed with neurasthenia, but he reported that the medications prescribed by the doctor did not improve his ...

My sister keeps going to the police station? My sister has been feeling like someone is controlling her, and she has gone to the police station multiple times, causing disturbances with our landlord, employers, and family. She frequently suspects that others want to harm her, and...

What do these symptoms represent? I often feel very anxious, but after a few hours or when I am reassured, I start to feel a bit better. When I walk down the street, I constantly feel like others are watching me or talking badly about me... or when I see people whispering in fron...

Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) My friend was recently diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder (DID). She has a history of trauma and struggles to cope with setbacks and negative emotions, and she also suffers from depression. I would like to ask about the difference b...

I suspect it might be premenstrual syndrome (PMS) or premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)? Hello Dr. Ding, I'm not sure if it's due to the excessive stress from my previous job, but over the past two and a half years, my emotional fluctuations have become increasingl...

Change oneself Since childhood, I have often been ostracized due to obesity, and because overweight individuals tend to sweat and have body odor, I have been reluctant to get close to others. Additionally, I have halitosis, which has led to very few social interactions and friend...

Emotional instability Hello, recently I've been facing the dilemma of whether to pursue higher education and which university to attend as I am about to graduate high school. There have also been some issues in my class that make it difficult for me to be myself at school. I...

About schizophrenia? Due to concerns about a family member's mental health issues, I have read many related articles, and the symptoms described closely resemble what I observe. I have also consulted doctors online regarding schizophrenia, and I understand that patients ofte...

Involuntary hospitalization? The patient (26 years old) has a history of domestic violence, but has only been hospitalized a few times and was discharged shortly thereafter (often without resolution, and the patient does not believe they are at fault). Recently, the patient has b...

Mood swings, sometimes accompanied by irritability? Hello, I am a freshman in college. I experienced some events in high school (which I prefer not to disclose) that led me to first encounter psychiatry. I did not undergo any treatment at that time, but as time passed, I found it...

Self-harm I have been constantly thinking about life and death, and it's exhausting. Last night, I made a harmful decision and swallowed thirty tablets of Eslon. My family immediately took me to the emergency room, where I underwent gastric lavage and received three IV drips...

I am not sure if I am experiencing obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)? I'm sorry to hear that you're feeling this way. It's really important that you talk to someone who can help you, such as a mental health professional.