Self-harm, Psychiatry FAQ - Page 19

Hello, Dr. Cheng? Hello Dr. Cheng, I am currently serving in the 146th Fleet at the Penghu Naval Base, and I am feeling very distressed. Every day, I find myself lost in negative thoughts... On the ship, I experience claustrophobia, and I am also afraid of flying due to acrophobi...

Not taking psychiatric medication on time? My uncle has been exhibiting abnormal behavior recently. He had previously displayed violent behavior and was involuntarily hospitalized. A few days ago, when I visited his home, I noticed that he seemed to have stopped taking his medica...

Frequent negative thoughts? Hello, doctor. I have a perfectionist personality and I always want to do my best in everything. However, things don't always go as I wish. Whenever I do something poorly, or if someone gives me a certain look or gesture, I tend to overthink and f...

Hello doctor, am I sick? Hello! I have been experiencing significant life stress for a while now, which often leads to feelings of sadness, insomnia, irritability, a need for personal space, depression, a desire to withdraw from social interactions, and frequent thoughts of self-...

If a family member is exhibiting paranoid delusions and displaying aggressive behavior, it is important to take the following steps: 1. **Ensure Safety**: Prioritize the safety of yourself and others. If the aggressive behavior poses an immediate threat, remove yourself from the...

Labor Insurance Disability Diagnosis Certificate Four years ago, I self-harmed due to family and relationship issues, and it was only about two and a half years ago that I began receiving treatment at Taipei City Hospital. However, about two years ago, the doctor I was seeing ope...

Is my heart sick? Hello, doctor: Since my miscarriage, I have been feeling very guilty and have daily thoughts of self-harm. I am unhappy every day, becoming very distrustful of others, and my memory has worsened. I can't concentrate on anything I do. I eat three meals a day...

Is this a disease? I would like to ask about some symptoms I've been experiencing recently and whether they indicate a potential illness. I often feel weakness in my legs, dizziness, and have frequent fainting spells accompanied by nausea. I also experience a tight feeling i...

Voices of Families of Individuals with Mental Illness When their family members are in pain and helpless, my mother sometimes has episodes where she argues with my father and becomes delusional, leading her to run outside without any clothes on. We live in an apartment, and this ...

I believe my father has mixed-type delusional disorder? Hello, doctor. I found this website on Yahoo Knowledge+. Here's the situation: my father has been experiencing issues for the past five years. Due to a poor relationship with our neighbors, he even started installing su...

My brother? Hello Dr. Chen, my brother has been acting strangely for the past few months, which has created a gloomy atmosphere in our family. I would like to ask if this situation requires medical attention. He is 25 years old and usually has a very good temperament, but he is v...

The previous diagnosis from the physician was obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)? My symptoms appeared suddenly. At the end of February, while trying to sleep in the early morning, I suddenly had intense self-harming thoughts (like wanting to gouge out my right eye...). For the ...

Persistent negative emotions I married into a family where both my mother-in-law and husband are heavy gamblers. My husband repeatedly accumulates large gambling debts and often borrows money from loan sharks. I work two jobs and do household work to support the family and pay of...

I have been feeling unhappy lately? Hello, Doctor: I am a nursing student. Since I started studying nursing, I have felt that people are very fragile and that it seems easy to develop cancer. These thoughts have shifted to myself since last November. Whenever I feel a little unwe...

Regarding psychiatric patients? I understand that patients are only forcibly taken to the hospital if they are self-harming or pose a risk to others. However, what if a patient experiences an episode where they run outside without clothes, or post notes on community bulletin boar...

The mind is playing tricks again? I am afraid to seek medical treatment because I worry that my family will go crazy if they find out. I have always struggled with self-confidence, and whenever negative thoughts flood in, I contemplate self-harm. I often hear about people choosin...

Depression? Hello, how can I know if I have depression? What types of depression are there? I've heard that panic disorder is considered a type of depression as well. My classmate keeps telling me to see a psychiatrist, but I feel like I'm fine! Could you please provide...

I would like to know if this mindset is normal? Dr. Huang: Hello, I would like to ask about some psychological issues. I feel that when I experience significant psychological stress that has been building up for a long time, it often culminates in an outburst. I also notice that ...

excuse me? I have been having trouble sleeping at night for a long time, and I often find myself crying over certain repetitive thoughts. I frequently feel distressed, and in recent days, I've been thinking about self-harm. I came across a depression test online and realized...

Could you please clarify if this aligns with depression? Doctor, I have had thoughts of self-harm during my pregnancy. I also experience many of the depressive symptoms mentioned in previous Q&As and have been in that state for a long time. As an unmarried mother, I often arg...