Sleeping pills, Psychiatry FAQ - Page 8

Does schizophrenia itself cause insomnia? I am 28 years old and have experienced an episode of affective schizophrenia. After that, I took 1 tablet of Deponit, 1 tablet of Wellbutrin, and half a tablet of Doxepin for 10 years. I could sleep normally without sleeping pills, but I ...

Grandma has been falling frequently lately, possibly due to taking sleeping pills? My grandmother has had a habit of taking sleeping pills before bed due to insomnia for a long time. It seems she has been taking one pill every night since my grandfather passed away, which has led...

Sleep and Medication Issues Dear Dr. Chou, I would like to ask about my father (85 years old). He has a bad temper and is exceptionally nice in front of certain people. His behavior has been very strange in the past six months (throwing things, wanting to hit people, excessive s...

Headache Hello, Doctor: Since the end of last year, two very noisy groups have moved in nearby. One side operates a food stall, but at night, customers who have been drinking often shout and make a racket, and the music is so loud that it shakes the floors of our home. It seems t...

Difficulty falling asleep at night? Hello Dr. Chen! Last month, after experiencing a sudden episode of insomnia, I have been worrying about whether I can fall asleep each night for the past few weeks. I toss and turn in bed, and even though my body is very tired, my mind just won...

Anorexia nervosa Hello Dr. Wang, I hope you don't mind me asking you a question. I am 155 cm tall and weigh 42 kg, working at a desk job. I have a smoking history of 25 years and a drinking history of 15 years. I have been taking sleeping pills regularly for 5 to 6 years. Th...

Withdrawal medications I have been taking medication (sleeping pills and antidepressants) for 8 years. Recently, a doctor advised me to taper off the medication. I have a significant illness, affective psychosis. I would like to know if hospitalization will be very expensive?

Long-term insomnia issues? Hello, doctor! My mother has been suffering from severe insomnia for about two years. It's quite serious; she either yawns frequently or has droopy eyes, and I've been urging her to see a doctor, but she is reluctant to go. So I'm seeking...

Continuous pulsating sensation in the head for 24 hours affecting sleep? Hello, doctor: Several years ago, I had bipolar disorder. Four years ago, I stopped seeing a psychiatrist and my condition improved significantly. However, two years ago, I was involved in a car accident cau...

Confusion Three years ago, for unknown reasons, I experienced insomnia for three months. I was very resistant to sleeping pills, and after exhausting myself to the limit, I reluctantly took sleeping pills and antidepressants for a month under the assurance of a psychiatrist. Init...

Drug addiction Hello, doctor. I apologize for bothering you again. Two days ago, I asked about my mother's use of sleeping pills, and I have another question. My mother usually has high blood pressure, and her cardiologist has prescribed her a medication called Era, which sh...

Sleeping pills Hello Dr. Cheng, a few days ago, due to work stress, I had trouble sleeping at night. I visited the clinic, and the doctor prescribed Stilnox for me. I was really shocked because I felt more energetic. My wife said I was acting strangely; she mentioned that I fell ...

Is having a long-term reversed day-night cycle considered a disorder? Is there a way to return to a normal sleep schedule? Hello, doctor: I have been living a nightlife for a long time, going to bed late and waking up late. Initially, I worked night shifts for a year (from 12:00 ...

Seeking assistance? Hello, doctor. I have been struggling with insomnia for about 7 years. When I close my eyes to sleep, my mind is still racing with thoughts. Sometimes, it takes me 2 to 3 hours to fall asleep, and even when I do, I can still feel my mind wandering. Occasionall...

Am I suffering from depression? Hello Doctor: I would like to ask if my symptoms require me to see a doctor for treatment. Since childhood, my mother often compared me to my sister. Whenever my grades dropped, she would frequently call me worthless, saying things like "Why d...

Is sleepwalking in the elderly related to dementia? My father is 75 years old and goes to bed around 1 AM every night. He enjoys drinking coffee or tea before sleeping. The problem is that sometimes in the morning he finds himself not sleeping in his bed, or he might urinate in p...

Sleeping pills Is it true that no matter how many sleeping pills you take now, it won't be fatal?

Alcohol intoxication Dr. Su: Hello! My brother has had a long-term drinking habit for about 10 years. For the past year, he has been drinking half a case of beer or a small bottle of sorghum liquor every day, and he would take alcohol with sleeping pills before going to bed, clai...

Insomnia My mother has been experiencing insomnia for six consecutive months (waking up shortly after falling asleep). For the first five months, she consulted doctors who only prescribed sleeping pills. Later, she saw a psychosomatic medicine specialist who indicated that her sl...

Inquire about the father's medical condition? Hello Doctor, my father-in-law has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease for eight years and is currently managing it with medication, which has kept his condition relatively stable. However, in the past month or two, he h...