Understanding Asperger's: Navigating Complex Social Interactions
He says he has Asperger's syndrome, but I don't think so! Hello Doctor, I live in Kaohsiung and I am studying at Kun Shan University. I would like to ask you a question! There is a classmate who is 27 years old and claims to have Asperger's syndrome on our class fo...
Dr. Wang Xiumei Reply:
Hello: I can sense your distress. Based on the content, it appears that only inappropriate interaction behaviors can be observed, and a remote diagnosis is not possible. The key point is that when there are harmful behaviors or the potential for harm in real life or online, pleas...[Read More] Understanding Asperger's: Navigating Complex Social Interactions
Overcoming Social Anxiety and Depression: Tips for Building Connections
Social anxiety/depression? Sometimes I feel like I have social anxiety. Making friends isn't too difficult for me, but I don't have many friends. I often find myself thinking, "I really envy those who are well-liked and good at socializing, or the popular figures i...
Dr. Liang Sunyuan Reply:
Hello: During social interactions, it is advisable to focus on understanding what the other person is trying to express rather than thinking about how to respond. This way, the other person will often feel valued, and you will also reduce anxiety during the interaction by being a...[Read More] Overcoming Social Anxiety and Depression: Tips for Building Connections
Understanding Honesty: Navigating Social Interactions and Mental Health
Please provide the content you would like me to translate? I used to not understand what it meant to be an honest person. Later, people told me that I was very straightforward, and my parents also said I was very honest. At that time, I didn't understand these comments, but ...
Dr. Ding Shuyan Reply:
Hello, being honest is not a flaw; rather, it often leads to a clear conscience and less stress. However, in this world where resources are limited and human needs are infinite, it is inevitable that people will use some cunning to compete for advantageous things. We do not harm ...[Read More] Understanding Honesty: Navigating Social Interactions and Mental Health
Understanding Emotional Instability: Signs and When to Seek Help
Emotional instability Frequent irritability, emotional instability, and easily crying, along with periods of low mood, can indicate underlying mental health issues. A strong aversion to social interactions and a preference for solitude, along with extreme thoughts, may suggest co...
Dr. Ding Shuyan Reply:
Hello, it is important to consider whether these issues are taking up a significant portion of your time and affecting your daily life, work, learning, or interpersonal relationships. Additionally, you should assess whether the duration has been more than a week or two, rather th...[Read More] Understanding Emotional Instability: Signs and When to Seek Help
Struggling with Loneliness: A Journey Through Social Anxiety
Living is painful? Hello, Doctor: I have been a shy and introverted person since childhood. I have always envied my outgoing classmates who are surrounded by many friends. I hope that one day I can also become outgoing and confident. Throughout my education, from elementary schoo...
Dr. Su Zongwei Reply:
I've seen it. If it doesn't affect others, just be yourself with peace of mind. If you're in too much pain, consider seeking help from a psychiatric outpatient clinic.[Read More] Struggling with Loneliness: A Journey Through Social Anxiety
Feeling Detached: Understanding Mental Health Challenges in Adolescents
Feeling disconnected from life? It seems that I have been experiencing this phenomenon since I was in the second year of junior high school, and it continues to this day in my third year of vocational school. During junior high, it occurred about 3 to 4 times a year, and now in v...
Dr. Zhang Gengjia Reply:
Dear Sir/Madam, Based on your description of the issues you mentioned, it appears that, on the surface, there is a lack of self-confidence. However, living in this world often brings about a persistent pressure, a voice deep within that echoes feelings of inadequacy: "Not e...[Read More] Feeling Detached: Understanding Mental Health Challenges in Adolescents
Should You Seek Help for Anxiety and Self-Image Issues?
Should I seek medical attention? Hello, doctor. Recently, my friend has been feeling anxious due to certain events, which has led to difficulty concentrating on work and a decrease in social interactions. When I asked him about the reason, he mentioned that he feels very unattrac...
Dr. Ding Shuyan Reply:
Hello, first of all, it's touching and commendable that you care about your friend's mental and physical health. Generally speaking, if someone is experiencing mental symptoms that are affecting their daily life, such as a decline in work or interpersonal relationships,...[Read More] Should You Seek Help for Anxiety and Self-Image Issues?
Understanding Uncertainty: Do I Have Depression?
I am not sure if I have depression? I once wanted to disappear so badly that I even contemplated suicide with a knife in a daze, but when I came to my senses, I felt terrified. My parents often argue at home, and one of them has repeatedly expressed a desire to die whenever they ...
Dr. Liang Sunyuan Reply:
Hello Anno, negative experiences from school and family can indeed affect your emotions and perspective on the world. There are some things you may find difficult to express to your parents, leading to misunderstandings and feelings of injustice. If the psychological struggles an...[Read More] Understanding Uncertainty: Do I Have Depression?
Finding Comfort in Solitude: Navigating Relationships and Mental Health
Please provide your content for translation? Going out to the mall with my parents doesn't mean I particularly enjoy it; in other words, I don't find joy in being around others. Instead, I feel more comfortable being alone. However, I do appreciate having family nearby,...
Dr. Liang Sunyuan Reply:
Hello: You express your thoughts and judgments, but a person's ideas and values may change over time. The key is to maintain mutual respect between individuals, which should help prevent significant issues.[Read More] Finding Comfort in Solitude: Navigating Relationships and Mental Health
Navigating Social Challenges in High School: Understanding Mental Health Issues
High school interpersonal issues? In middle school, my interpersonal relationships were quite good. Some people say I have a good sense of humor, and I believe that too. However, I'm not someone who initiates social interactions; I only feel comfortable approaching quieter i...
Dr. Dai Wanxiang Reply:
Hello, Sha Gang: Interpersonal relationships are a crucial issue during adolescence and play an important role in shaping self-identity. Everyone faces challenges in this area at some point during their development, and many can overcome these difficulties through the support of ...[Read More] Navigating Social Challenges in High School: Understanding Mental Health Issues
Understanding Social Anxiety: Overcoming Fear in Familiar Settings
Social Anxiety Disorder? Hello, Doctor: When I engage in general social activities alone, I usually don't feel too anxious because I know they are just strangers I've met once and will forget quickly. I don't have to be responsible for them. However, when it comes ...
Dr. Ding Shuyan Reply:
Hello, regarding your inquiry about disease diagnosis, it is actually not permissible to conduct remote consultations online. However, let's share some medical knowledge for your reference. If someone exhibits the behaviors you described, they may be experiencing social anxi...[Read More] Understanding Social Anxiety: Overcoming Fear in Familiar Settings
Transforming Yourself: Overcoming Mental Health Struggles and Isolation
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...
Dr. Liang Sunyuan Reply:
As people grow up, they become more accepting of each other's differences and diversity, which means that negative experiences from childhood are less likely to occur in adulthood. Change in individuals is a result of the long-term accumulation of experiences and growth. It ...[Read More] Transforming Yourself: Overcoming Mental Health Struggles and Isolation
Understanding Unexplained Emotional Distress: When to Seek Help
I'm not sure what this symptom is? Hello, doctor: Recently, I have been experiencing a strange feeling towards a close friend, where I suddenly feel an inexplicable dislike for her. Just seeing her face makes me feel nauseous, and thinking about her brings on a gag reflex. T...
Dr. Liang Sunyuan Reply:
Hello: During this period, it seems that you have been experiencing some depressive and negative thoughts, along with some stress at home. Although you appear cheerful in front of friends, you still experience anxiety and negative thoughts. Based on your description, it is possib...[Read More] Understanding Unexplained Emotional Distress: When to Seek Help
Understanding Paranoia: Insights and Strategies for Family Support
Delusional disorder and others? Hello Dr. Ding, my brother started experiencing paranoid delusions about two years ago. Initially, he often suspected relatives of speaking ill of him behind his back and believed that certain specific family members looked down on him and slandere...
Dr. Ding Shuyan Reply:
Hello, if you are experiencing paranoid delusions, medication may be particularly important for improvement, especially in the early stages of treatment. Therefore, ensuring adherence to the medication regimen is the most crucial factor for the success of treatment. The lack of i...[Read More] Understanding Paranoia: Insights and Strategies for Family Support
Navigating Independent Thinking in Social Interactions
Independent thinking During my high school years, I often enjoyed discussing reasoning, which made me a more independent thinker with my own ideas. Perhaps because of this, I had fewer discussions with others. My teachers remarked that I was more mature, but this also made me fee...
Dr. Liang Sunyuan Reply:
Understanding your own characteristics and adopting different coping strategies and thoughts is a good way to adjust.[Read More] Navigating Independent Thinking in Social Interactions
Overcoming Intrusive Thoughts: A Journey Through Mental Health Challenges
Obsessive thinking The situation is as follows: I am 26 years old and serving as a diplomatic substitute abroad. I took English classes with a local teacher who used agricultural pesticides with food-grade utensils. I was horrified and kept checking whether her kitchen utensils w...
Dr. Ding Shuyan Reply:
Hello, the characteristic of obsessive thinking is that it tends to self-reinforce. When we notice this thought in that moment, before we attach any value judgment of good or bad, there is actually no fear associated with it. It is only when we have a fleeting thought that this i...[Read More] Overcoming Intrusive Thoughts: A Journey Through Mental Health Challenges
Is It Laziness or a Mental Health Issue? Understanding Behavioral Changes
Is it laziness or a mental illness? Hello Doctor: My brother is currently 40 years old and has been living at home without working since he was discharged from the military (he is physically capable). He spent seven years in a vocational school but did not graduate. His teachers ...
Dr. Zhang Zhehong Reply:
Based on your description of your brother's psychiatric symptoms, please contact a hospital or community health nurse as soon as possible to arrange for a home assessment. Wishing you the best of luck.[Read More] Is It Laziness or a Mental Health Issue? Understanding Behavioral Changes
Navigating Social Interactions: Advice for the Isolated Mind
Please provide your content for translation? I have been staying at home and living a solitary life, so I don't understand the unspoken rules of interpersonal relationships. I don't realize that receiving help from others comes with a sense of obligation, and I have alw...
Dr. Liang Sunyuan Reply:
Hello, the first step in interpersonal relationship training is empathy training. It is recommended that before interacting with others, you try to imagine their perspective, understand their position and feelings, and then anticipate what kind of response and treatment they woul...[Read More] Navigating Social Interactions: Advice for the Isolated Mind
Understanding Schizophrenia: Challenges of Living with the Condition
Schizophrenia issues I dropped out of my master's program at around the age of twenty-eight when I became ill. I went through a severe acute phase with intense hallucinations and delusions. I have been on medication for about five to six years now. To avoid affecting my fami...
Dr. Zhang Zhehong Reply:
Hello: You can develop a multifaceted plan that includes medical treatment such as medication and psychological counseling. It is important to arrange your daily routine, work, social activities, leisure, and exercise. Wishing you success![Read More] Understanding Schizophrenia: Challenges of Living with the Condition
Why Are Social Anxiety Patients Overlooked in Education and Employment?
Should social anxiety be a reason for someone to be unlucky and unable to pursue higher education or employment? I am a patient with social anxiety disorder. Since childhood, I have been very averse to group living, which led me to not participate in any activities during my scho...
Dr. Liang Sunyuan Reply:
Hello, I think your opinion is great, and I believe our society will gradually progress. Considerations in various aspects are becoming more comprehensive, although sometimes the pace of progress can be a bit slow. When it comes to social anxiety in future employment, it is advis...[Read More] Why Are Social Anxiety Patients Overlooked in Education and Employment?