Stress, Psychiatry FAQ - Page 51

Is it anxiety? What are some ways to improve it? Sometimes, like just a few seconds before the bell rings during an exam, when I have to read aloud in front of others, or when I feel like someone is watching me do something, I become completely tense. When I'm tense, my body...

I want to quit ketamine and "bath salts." Hello, doctor. I'm really sorry; it's all my fault. When I was young, I entered society early at 17 and got involved with the wrong crowd. Back then, I was young and had no connections, so my friends were mostly those ...

Panic disorder caused by autonomic nervous system dysregulation? About a year ago, I was diagnosed with autonomic nervous system dysfunction. However, after taking the first dose of medication the next day, I experienced hand tremors and an accelerated heartbeat, which caused me ...

If your father is experiencing emotional instability, here are some ways to help him without letting it affect you: 1. **Set Boundaries**: Clearly define what behaviors you can tolerate and what you cannot. This helps protect your emotional well-being. 2. **Practice Self-Care**...

Somatic Dissociation Disorder Doctor, my sister is 23 years old. She was deeply affected by the death of her friend who passed away due to illness. At that moment, she broke down and cried, feeling regret because her friend wanted to see her, but she couldn't go due to work ...

Am I sick? I am a vocational student, and I feel anxious about going back to work. Previously, when I was working, I was scolded for being slow, so I developed a habit of arriving early to lift the covers (I was already accustomed to arriving early before my shift started). I tho...

The right of family members to be informed about the condition of a patient with schizophrenia? Hello, my brother (32 years old) is suspected of having schizophrenia. He has stated that he was diagnosed with schizophrenia by a psychiatrist, and he argued that he is being stigmati...

Is it normal to dwell on past grievances and lash out at family members? Hello, Dr. Huang. My mother is 56 years old and has been orphaned since childhood. She constantly dwells on things that family members have said or past events, leading to self-pity. She often experiences an...

Could this be depression...? I've recently been thinking about some things my ex-boyfriend said when we broke up, as well as the happy times we had together, and I've been crying a lot. It feels so unreal. Additionally, the pressure from schoolwork and financial stress ...

What is happening to me? Recently, I've been experiencing lower back pain and headaches, along with dizziness and nausea. I prefer to be alone and don't enjoy interacting with others (family is fine). I push myself to lose weight to a specific point, regardless of my ph...

Panic disorder relapse issues? Hello Doctor, about two years ago, I experienced rapid heartbeat and difficulty breathing. After a check-up that showed everything was normal, I was referred to a psychiatrist and diagnosed with panic disorder. To be honest, I still don't fully...

I want to know if I am actually diagnosed? Hello Doctor, I started visiting the psychiatric outpatient clinic on December 13th of last year. In the past, I was bullied in middle school, which led to the habit of cutting my arms with a utility knife. In high school, due to my emot...

What illness do I have...? In the past, family issues led to my emotional instability. I didn't understand what it meant to express emotions, so I often resorted to self-harm. Whenever I felt stressed, I would secretly use a pen or sharp objects like knives to injure myself,...

Mental stress Hello, doctor: For the past half month, I've been experiencing stress and racing thoughts, which have led to a loss of appetite, lack of hunger, insomnia, and continuous weight loss. I have seen a doctor who prescribed me sleeping pills. I would like to ask, si...

I want to help patients with depression? Hello Doctor: I have a friend who is suffering from depression. He was receiving treatment while studying in Taiwan for about six months, but he didn't recover and graduated before returning to Malaysia. However, the hospital in Malay...

Am I experiencing depression, anxiety, or panic stemming from worry? I don't know when I started to feel increasingly unhappy. My low mood has persisted for a long time (over three months now), and I've begun to feel weary of the world. Sometimes I feel like I can'...

Systemic symptoms following the sensation of a foreign body in the throat? Hello Doctor: Since the beginning of last year, I have had a sensation of a foreign body in my throat after choking while swallowing and speaking. My throat muscles always feel tight, my jaw feels retracte...

Do I have symptoms of depression? I don't know when I started to feel increasingly unhappy and began to grow weary of the world. Sometimes I feel overwhelmed with stress or irritated about the future, and I often think that I shouldn't exist in this world. Since I was a...

Anxiety-related gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) Hello Doctor: I was diagnosed with anxiety disorder two years ago and have been taking medication for it. Currently, I take one tablet of Clonazepam 37.5 mg after dinner every day. My doctor told me that I cannot stop this me...

Recently, I have been tossing and turning in my sleep and talking in my sleep? Since I started college, my roommates often tell me that I toss and turn a lot during the night, and that I move quite vigorously. I usually go to bed around midnight to 1 AM, but my roommates say they...