Stress, Psychiatry FAQ - Page 46

Anxiety and tension? Frequent urination at specific times during the day due to mental stress can be challenging to manage. In general, I do not experience frequent urination during normal daily activities or at night. However, I start to feel anxious when I need to go out, espec...

Is it a delusion? Hello, doctor. I have been suffering from generalized anxiety disorder for a long time, and for the past two years, my biggest worry has been whether I might develop schizophrenia. I constantly worry about this, so I often search online for information about the...

How am I doing? I often feel weak, constantly trying to please everyone or putting on a fake smile, and I don't trust anyone around me. I find social interactions extremely exhausting, feeling like everyone is out to harm or discriminate against me, including my family. I al...

Overthinking, anxiety I tend to overthink easily and find myself constantly pondering strange things, which is quite distressing. For example: 1. I think about why I enjoy the use of symbolic meaning in literary foreshadowing, and then I feel confused about why I like it. This le...

Sleep issues Hello Doctor: Recently, I find myself falling asleep easily but I always wake up after about three hours, and then I stay awake for another 2-3 hours. Sometimes I wake up early, and I always feel tired in the morning. I often have nightmares with very clear details, ...

Will patients with bipolar disorder who refuse to seek medical treatment and take medication experience severe hallucinations? Dear Dr. Hsueh, My mother has been exhibiting symptoms of bipolar disorder for over 20 years. However, since my father accompanied her to the psychiatri...

I'm not sure if this is anxiety disorder or obsessive-compulsive disorder? Hello, doctor. I often find myself unable to control certain urges or thoughts, such as a strong desire to tell someone something. I feel that if I don't share it, I will be very uncomfortable. I...

Could you please clarify whether this is considered anxiety or psychosis? Hello, doctor. I have been experiencing panic disorder and depression for about 5-6 years. However, since getting married two years ago, my depression has almost disappeared, but I have become very anxious....

Should I take medication? Due to family discord and my father's constant verbal abuse, I experienced significant weight loss of 5.6 kilograms for a period of time. The added pressure of upcoming exams made me feel like crying at any moment; just thinking about it brings me t...

Please provide more context or specific information so I can assist you better? Schizophrenia can have a genetic component, meaning it may be inherited by the next generation. Physicians often advise patients to consider their personal circumstances and relationships, suggesting ...

I am worried about the things I am responsible for? I have noticed that whenever I encounter situations where I need to take responsibility, I feel very anxious. This symptom has recently emerged, and it even relates to events from a long time ago. For example, I suddenly recalle...

Insomnia, autonomic nervous system dysfunction? Hello Doctor: I have had trouble sleeping since middle school, and it has become increasingly difficult now that I am in college. At night, my body tends to twitch while I sleep. In September, I experienced a whole night of insomnia...

Experiencing involuntary muscle twitching or jerking movements while falling asleep at night? Hello doctor, this year I started experiencing a phenomenon where, when I feel sleepy and try to fall asleep, I notice that one part of my body (such as my hand or foot) will involuntari...

Side effects of Depakote? Hello, doctor. After continuously taking the medication Depakote, I have been experiencing many side effects, such as easy bruising and bleeding from minor bumps, intermittent hand tremors, a strong urge to sleep right after taking the medication (making...

Am I suffering from panic disorder? Hello, doctor. I have a few concerns I'd like to ask about: 1. I have always experienced nasal congestion during seasonal changes, particularly when the weather gets cold or during winter. When nasal congestion occurs, I feel like I can&...

Please provide your content for translation? I have mental health issues that require treatment, which makes it difficult for me to focus and I often talk to myself (I have schizophrenia). Therefore, I need to avoid being seen while job hunting, and because of this, I am hesitant...

Grandfather exhibits abnormal behavior? Hello, doctor. My grandfather is in his 80s and has started exhibiting troubling behaviors over the past year or two. He has been stealing underwear, targeting both neighbors and his daughter-in-law, and has even sexually harassed his daugh...

Psychological counseling I don't know what's wrong with me. One moment I'm smiling, and the next I can't seem to smile at all. Even when I'm having a good time chatting with my family, colleagues, or friends, and my mouth is smiling and my words are funny...

The distress of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)? Hello Doctor: I would like to ask about my situation. Initially, I would frequently turn around to check if I had dropped something. However, it has now escalated to the point where, while riding my bike, any sound I hear makes...

I have been troubled by these emotions for nearly 7 months. Should I seek medical attention or counseling? I am currently a student, and I have been under a lot of stress due to school-related issues. This emotional state seems to have started around that time. I tried to cope us...