Do People with Borderline Personality Disorder Need Regular Medication?
Does borderline personality disorder require consistent medication? I have been diagnosed with borderline personality disorder for six years. Currently, due to my condition, I do not have a stable income. My mother accompanies me to medical appointments and requests the doctor to...
Dr. Ye Yuki Reply:
I apologize for the delayed response as I overlooked your initial email. Your question seems to be related to borderline personality disorder (BPD). I must clarify that I cannot diagnose you with BPD online, so it is essential to discuss your situation with your physician. Your...[Read More] Do People with Borderline Personality Disorder Need Regular Medication?
Understanding Insomnia: Causes and Solutions for Chronic Headache Sufferers
Insomnia Hello Dr. Chen: My mother has been suffering from chronic headaches and recently has been unable to sleep at night. Sometimes, even sleeping pills are ineffective, and she can't even take a nap during the day. She experiences headaches during the day and has a feeli...
Dr. Chen Wenyu Reply:
Hello, Miss Lin: Insomnia can be classified as primary (without an identifiable cause) or secondary (with identifiable causes, such as physical or mental health conditions). Is your mother's insomnia related to her recent physical condition? For example, does she experience ...[Read More] Understanding Insomnia: Causes and Solutions for Chronic Headache Sufferers
Understanding Chronic Insomnia: When Sleep Medications Fail
Insomnia - taking sleeping pills is not effective..? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask you a question. My mother has been relying on sleeping pills for a long time to fall asleep. She usually goes to bed around midnight, but it takes her a long time to actually fall asleep once ...
Dr. Xie Yongfeng Reply:
Please visit a neurologist or a psychiatrist for examination and treatment.[Read More] Understanding Chronic Insomnia: When Sleep Medications Fail
Struggling with Insomnia After Night Shifts: Seeking Solutions
Insomnia I have recently started working night shifts (for 2 months), and I find it difficult to sleep during the day. Even when I do manage to sleep, it's only for 2 to 3 hours. I'm really worried that this lack of sleep might negatively impact my health. My family has...
Dr. Wang Chongren Reply:
Dear Meizi, Dr. Wang Chong-Ren from the Tainan Hospital of the Department of Health Executive Yuan would like to address your concerns. Insomnia caused by shift work may be due to changes in your circadian rhythm. Appropriate and timely use of medication can help realign your di...[Read More] Struggling with Insomnia After Night Shifts: Seeking Solutions
Understanding the Signs: When to Seek Psychiatric Help for a Loved One
excuse me? Hello Doctor, I am 25 years old, and my mother is 52. She has always been quite superstitious, but this year it seems to have worsened. Initially, she installed a bagua mirror on the third floor of our house, which led to complaints from our neighbors about the refle...
Dr. Chen Wenyu Reply:
Hello, based on the content of your letter, your mother's paranoid thoughts seem to have reached the level of "delusions" (meaning that even strong evidence to the contrary does not change her beliefs). Furthermore, her thoughts lean towards bizarre and irrational ...[Read More] Understanding the Signs: When to Seek Psychiatric Help for a Loved One
Understanding Anxiety: Signs, Symptoms, and Solutions for Designers
excuse me? Hello Doctor: I am a person who gets easily anxious and has an impatient personality. I am currently working in the design industry in Taipei. Every morning when I wake up, I feel a heaviness in my head, and I can sense that I haven't slept deeply. When my mind st...
Dr. Chen Wenyu Reply:
Hello, everyone has their own innate temperament (personality) and unique life experiences, so the ways they cope with life stress can vary. "Stress management" is currently your most important issue. You can search online for "relaxation training" to find inf...[Read More] Understanding Anxiety: Signs, Symptoms, and Solutions for Designers
Long-Term Antipsychotic Use: Risks, Recommendations, and Sleep Aids
Psychiatric medications Hello, doctor. I would like to ask if long-term use of antipsychotic medications can lead to the birth of malformed children. Based on your medical records, which antipsychotic medication is most commonly prescribed for schizophrenia (with hallucinations)?...
Dr. Tang Xinbei Reply:
Dear Peter, Your questions are divided into several parts. Regarding my experience, most patients with schizophrenia who experience auditory hallucinations are prescribed which medication? This question is difficult to answer definitively. I have been a psychiatrist for eighteen...[Read More] Long-Term Antipsychotic Use: Risks, Recommendations, and Sleep Aids
How to Support a Friend in Overcoming Heroin Addiction
I want to help my friend quit drugs! Hello, doctor! My boyfriend used to use heroin, and he is currently in the process of quitting. He hasn't used it for four days. How can I help him with his withdrawal? He is having trouble sleeping, so he ended up taking sleeping pills, ...
Dr. Zheng Jingming Reply:
Xiao Lan: Heroin addiction is also a disease that requires medical assistance. The withdrawal symptoms experienced when quitting heroin can be very uncomfortable and difficult to endure. Severe insomnia is one of the withdrawal symptoms; it is advisable not to self-medicate with ...[Read More] How to Support a Friend in Overcoming Heroin Addiction
Understanding Nightmares: Causes, Effects, and Solutions for Better Sleep
Having nightmares? Hello Dr. Tang, I experienced a persistent issue last night that has been troubling me for a long time: nightmares. I have at least one nightmare every month, and after waking up from them, I find it impossible to fall back asleep. My mind keeps replaying the ...
Dr. Tang Xinbei Reply:
Dear friend, It seems that your sleep disturbances have been ongoing for quite some time. As you mentioned, taking sleeping pills can indeed help facilitate short-term sleep, but it only addresses the symptoms rather than the underlying issue, which still persists. Dreaming is a...[Read More] Understanding Nightmares: Causes, Effects, and Solutions for Better Sleep
Struggling with Sleep: Understanding Frequent Night Awakenings
Inability to achieve a full night's sleep? I would like to ask the doctor, since March until now, I have been unable to sleep for a sufficient amount of time at once, waking up approximately every 1.5 to 2 hours. I have been working night shifts for nearly 5 years, and I hav...
Dr. Chen Meizhu Reply:
Hello: Regarding your sleep issues, the first step in treating insomnia is to cultivate good sleep hygiene habits. Limit water intake during dinner and avoid coffee, tea, and alcohol. Use appropriate room temperature and lighting, ensure a comfortable mattress, and reduce noise t...[Read More] Struggling with Sleep: Understanding Frequent Night Awakenings
Feeling Lost: Should I Seek Help for My Mental Health Struggles?
What’s wrong with me... Should I see a doctor? I really don't know what's wrong. My relationship with my boyfriend is in such a bad state... I want to communicate, but I can't find a way to do so. He always says he doesn't want to talk right now. I've wai...
Dr. Wang Chongren Reply:
Dear Dr. Wang Chong-Ren of the Psychiatric Department at Tainan Hospital, Executive Yuan Health Department: It seems that you are experiencing significant emotional distress. The feelings of attachment and conflict in your relationships may be sources of stress. It might be help...[Read More] Feeling Lost: Should I Seek Help for My Mental Health Struggles?
Dealing with a Jealous Partner: Seeking Help for Mental Health Struggles
I would like to consult with the doctor? Hello, doctor. I have a question I would like to ask you. I currently have a close boyfriend, but I am going crazy lately. I have known for a long time that he is a flirt; he constantly talks about which girl he likes or how beautiful some...
Dr. Wang Chongren Reply:
Dear Dr. Wang Chong-Ren of the Psychiatric Department at Tainan Hospital, Executive Yuan Health Department, Based on your letter, it seems that your boyfriend may have a tendency to undermine others' self-esteem to satisfy his own vanity. If this is the case and you are una...[Read More] Dealing with a Jealous Partner: Seeking Help for Mental Health Struggles
Signs You Might Be Struggling with Depression: Understanding Your Feelings
Am I suffering from depression? I often feel a lack of security and helplessness. Over the past year and a half, I have frequently experienced nightmares and insomnia. In the last six months, it has become increasingly severe, to the point where I find it almost impossible to fal...
Dr. Lin Yanhong Reply:
Hello: Based on your description of your condition, which has lasted for over a year, it is quite possible that you may have depression. If you are taking sleeping pills, you should have seen a doctor. Has the doctor not provided treatment for depression? If so, please remind the...[Read More] Signs You Might Be Struggling with Depression: Understanding Your Feelings
Struggling with Insomnia: When Medication Isn't Enough for Sleep
Insomnia I have trouble sleeping and rely on medication to fall asleep. Even after taking the medication, I can't sleep through the night and have to wake up several times.
Dr. Kong Fanzhong Reply:
Many patients often start with ordinary insomnia and, after being exposed to sleeping pills, continue to use them without awareness, eventually becoming addicted and unable to extricate themselves. What causes this addiction? First, we need to understand some characteristics of s...[Read More] Struggling with Insomnia: When Medication Isn't Enough for Sleep
Should I Return for a Follow-Up? Navigating Mental Health Challenges
Doctor, should I return for a follow-up appointment? Hello, doctor. I have a question for you. I previously had severe depression and was in treatment for about six months. Later, I felt okay and stopped taking my medication on my own. Occasionally, I relied on sleeping pills to ...
Dr. Chen Fengwei Reply:
Hello: Based on what you've described, it seems that you often find yourself in an unstable state, frequently experiencing feelings of losing control, emotional dysregulation, and deviating from your usual routine. During this time, I still recommend that you continue to see...[Read More] Should I Return for a Follow-Up? Navigating Mental Health Challenges
Am I Suffering from a Mental Disorder? Understanding Sleep Issues and More
Do I have a mental illness? Hello Dr. Chen, I have been unable to sleep well for nearly a month now. It takes me a long time to fall asleep when I lie in bed, and I wake up early in the morning. This is especially difficult when my boyfriend is sleeping next to me; I find it even...
Dr. Chen Wenke Reply:
Hello, I believe your issues mainly stem from emotional distress and insomnia. This may not necessarily indicate a serious mental illness, nor does it mean that medication like sleeping pills is the only solution. Many people experience insomnia due to underlying problems that, i...[Read More] Am I Suffering from a Mental Disorder? Understanding Sleep Issues and More
Managing Dream Disturbances After Depression: Seeking the Right Treatment
Chronic diseases I previously had a case of depression, but I am much better now. However, I tend to dream a lot at night. The doctor prescribed me medication for neuroasthenia, which includes three pills: one for protecting the brain and two sleeping pills. If I take half of the...
Dr. Cai Yunlin Reply:
Hello, online consultations cannot replace face-to-face examinations and treatments by a physician. I recommend that you return to your original physician's clinic to discuss the relationship between your current medications and symptoms in person. I believe you will receive...[Read More] Managing Dream Disturbances After Depression: Seeking the Right Treatment
Is My Memory Loss Related to Sleep Medication Use?
My memory has worsened? Hello, I previously took sleeping pills for a period of time due to insomnia, but I stopped because I was afraid of becoming addicted. I took the sleeping pills for about two months. Now I feel that my memory has worsened. If I don't write things down...
Dr. Ye Baozhuan Reply:
1. People who are afraid of becoming addicted to sleeping pills generally do not become addicted, as they tend to be health-conscious individuals. 2. Taking sleeping pills may have a potential impact on memory, but it is likely to be temporary. Moreover, there are many factors ...[Read More] Is My Memory Loss Related to Sleep Medication Use?
Effective Strategies to Overcome Insomnia Beyond Medication
Insomnia If insomnia persists throughout the entire night, what should one do? Is insomnia considered a mental disorder? How can one overcome this condition? I suspect that due to insomnia combined with other health issues, I am already a severely ill patient! Please tell me if t...
Dr. Kong Fanzhong Reply:
Almost everyone has experienced insomnia once or twice: the night before an exam or job interview, after drinking too much coffee or tea in the evening, watching a tense horror movie late at night, or even for no particular reason. After enduring a sleepless night, one’s mental s...[Read More] Effective Strategies to Overcome Insomnia Beyond Medication
Understanding Sleep Disturbances: Dreams, Anxiety, and Insomnia Solutions
Insomnia Hello Dr. Chen, Before the summer vacation, I often woke up in the middle of the night, so I sought help from the psychiatry department at Kaohsiung Medical University. The doctor diagnosed me with mild anxiety, but he said my condition was not severe, so he prescribed ...
Dr. Chen Wenke Reply:
Pedro: I believe there are many reasons for insomnia. For many people, dreaming is related to life stress. Your main difficulty seems to be that dreaming interferes with your sleep, and you are unsure how to address this issue. Generally speaking, there are numerous factors that ...[Read More] Understanding Sleep Disturbances: Dreams, Anxiety, and Insomnia Solutions