Suicide, Psychiatry FAQ

Feeling Exhausted: Navigating Mental Health Struggles and Isolation

I'm feeling really exhausted..? After my follow-up appointment, I still feel very tired when I get home. I dread going home after work, fearing that something might happen. I'm afraid my nephew will move out to work in another city. I know this is a good opportunity for...

Dr. Lin Junyuan Reply:
It is recommended that you understand that asking questions at Taiwanese hospitals is only a preliminary discussion and not a substitute for outpatient consultations. Since you have recently experienced changes in your mood, it is advisable to schedule a follow-up appointment as ...

Navigating Mental Health Challenges Amidst Family and Financial Struggles

Psychiatric issues related to physical and mental health? Hello: Because I wrote a long article about "the combination of urology and psychiatric issues," the urologist only answered my urology questions and did not respond to my psychiatric concerns, so I am asking psy...

Dr. Li Zhengfeng Reply:
Hello A-Yao: First of all, welcome to your letter. The situation of disadvantaged individuals with mental illness is indeed challenging, but it has improved significantly. In addition to free medical care, there are also living subsidies available. I suggest you visit the employm...

Understanding Personality Disorders and Schizophrenia: A Family's Struggle

Could you please clarify the difference between dissociative identity disorder and schizophrenia? Hello Dr. Huang, I have a sister who was involuntarily treated for mental illness at your hospital for over five years (court ruling, Zhang Shuhua). After being discharged before the...

Dr. Huang Yanying Reply:
Hello Mr. Chang, I am Dr. Chang. Since Dr. Huang has left our hospital, I will respond to your questions. It is common for patients with mental illness to be unwilling to seek medical treatment or hospitalization. You can encourage their close relatives to persuade them using lan...

Understanding the Psychological Struggles of Alternative Service Members

Alternative service-related psychoneurosis Hello, doctor. I previously served in the military, but I have a history of coping mechanisms stemming from a difficult childhood environment. During my service, a doctor in the southern region diagnosed me with panic disorder, depressio...

Dr. Song Chengxian Reply:
Dear Mr. Anonymous, First, I apologize for the delayed response, as I was abroad and unable to receive your inquiry. Regarding your long-standing method of self-harm as a way to cope with stress, it is indeed not a solution to the problem and has only led you to experience more ...

Navigating Mental Health Challenges: Finding Hope and Employment After Trauma

I'm not sure what to do? Hello, doctor: I once developed depression after being mistreated by my boss at work, who maliciously withheld my salary and humiliated me. I am not required to serve in the military, and I am currently seeing a doctor and taking medication. I have a...

Dr. Li Zhengfeng Reply:
Dear Mr. A-Wen, First of all, welcome to your letter. I apologize for the delay in responding due to issues with our computer system. Mental illness is a chronic condition that requires long-term medication. Stopping medication can lead to instability in your condition. Patients...

Feeling Lost and Alone: Navigating Mental Health Challenges After Loss

I have no idea what to do!? Hello, Doctor: I haven't been to Taiwan E-Hospital for a long time to express my issues. Previously, my mother passed away, and I was very sad. I thought about going to Taiwan E-Hospital to talk about my problems, but I kept delaying it, and even ...

Dr. Su Zongwei Reply:
Have you talked to your psychiatrist about your stress? Try to express it; even though you may not be able to change anything in reality, it can be a way to relieve your emotions. Hang in there; although the pressures of reality are strong, what you can do is at least not keep ev...

Overcoming Fear: Seeking Help for Mental Health Struggles

I don't know what to do? I'm very hesitant to go out for medical care. Recently, I was attacked online for trying to help others, and I've been crying for several days. I'm feeling very distressed, and I've even had thoughts of ending my life. However, I ...

Dr. Lin Junyuan Reply:
Hello, MM. We have the ability to help others, and of course, there are times when we need assistance from others as well. Your willingness to ask questions on this platform is the first step! You mentioned that you have visited for a consultation before; many patients find it ta...

Struggling with Mental Health: Seeking Help for Self-Harm and Anxiety

Hello, I don't know what to do? Hello doctor, I visited you over two years ago. After taking medication, I self-harmed, and my family decided to dispose of all my medication. As a result, I often feel very distressed. Initially, I experienced sleepwalking, and later I became...

Dr. Lin Junyuan Reply:
Hello MM, you mentioned, "I know there is something wrong, but I don't know what to do." Recognizing that there is a problem is the first step towards improving your situation! While I cannot remember all the cases I have seen, I am glad that you are willing to con...

How to Access Mental Health Care Without Insurance in Taiwan

If your health insurance has been suspended, how can you seek treatment at a psychiatric outpatient clinic? Hello, I have previously received treatment at Changhua Hospital. While I was in Taichung, I was forcibly hospitalized due to self-harm and drug overdose. After returning t...

Dr. Ding Shuyan Reply:
Hello, first of all, I want to encourage you for not giving up hope and for bringing your questions here! Your situation is indeed challenging, but I can still see that positive strength within you, working hard to live, which is truly precious and moving. In Taiwan, not having h...

Overcoming Social Anxiety: Finding Motivation to Work and Connect

If you're afraid of social interactions and lack motivation to work, consider the following steps: 1. **Seek Professional Help**: Consulting a mental health professional can provide you with strategies to cope with social anxiety and lack of motivation. 2. **Set Small Goal...

Dr. Ding Shuyan Reply:
Hello, most people actually cannot tell if someone else is experiencing depression unless the symptoms are very severe. You mentioned that you appear normal most of the time; I believe that even a psychiatrist might not be able to notice unless you disclose it. Depression is a ve...

Should You Seek Help for Lingering Emotional Trauma?

Should I see a doctor for lingering regrets from the past? My sister was diagnosed with schizophrenia two years ago, and our family has not had a moment of peace since then. Initially, my mother strongly opposed her taking psychiatric medication, believing it would make my sister...

Dr. Ding Shuyan Reply:
Hello, The content of your letter is indeed touching! The grievances and pain accumulated over the years undoubtedly surpass what words can describe. As a family member of someone with a mental illness, being under constant pressure and facing conflicts regarding how to care fo...

Am I Suffering from Depression or Anxiety? Understanding Your Symptoms

I am unsure whether I have depression or anxiety disorders? Hello Doctor: I am unsure whether I have depression or anxiety. I find that I cannot tolerate continuous loud noises; for instance, if a baby is crying persistently, I feel an uncontrollable urge to stop the source of th...

Dr. Ding Shuyan Reply:
Hello, sensitivity to sound, fear of noise, insomnia, emotional fluctuations, and easy crying are indeed common manifestations of anxiety and depression. As for whether you have reached a level of illness, it is important to consider factors such as the severity of symptoms, thei...

Am I Addicted to My Medication? Understanding Anxiety Treatment Risks

I think I might be addicted to drugs? As the doctor said, the medication controls my panic disorder very well. I take a fixed dosage every month. However, if I miss a dose, my panic symptoms become very severe, and I feel like I'm almost dying. I can't sleep all night, ...

Dr. Ding Shuyan Reply:
Hello, the recurrence of symptoms without medication can be attributed to at least two reasons. First, the illness may not have fully resolved and is merely being managed by the medication. This is often seen in chronic conditions such as hypertension and diabetes, where missing ...

Navigating Mental Health Challenges: A Mother's Plea for Help

It seems unwilling to admit patients to the ward? I'm sorry to hear about your situation. It sounds incredibly challenging. It's important to address your daughter's mental health concerns with a qualified professional. If you feel that the current treatment is not...

Dr. Ding Shuyan Reply:
Hello, many things can be viewed in detail, or we can simply check if the overall direction is correct; some people assess success or failure based on results, while others believe that the process of achieving those results is more important. In medical care, some patients think...

Navigating My Daughter's Severe Depression and Self-Harm Crisis

Is my daughter going to need "assistance" again? I'm sorry to hear about your daughter's situation. It's important to seek professional help and support. Please consider reaching out to a mental health professional or crisis intervention service for immed...

Dr. Ding Shuyan Reply:
Hello, As mentioned in your letter, your daughter has a history of depression and her recent emotional state has been unstable, with frequent suicidal preparations and a past of self-harming behavior, placing her in a high-risk situation for suicide. Professional intervention is...

Should Parents Be Notified About a Classmate's Self-Harm Concerns?

Should I inform the parents if my daughter writes in her diary about a classmate showing signs of self-harm? Should I notify the parents of a classmate who has self-harming tendencies mentioned in my daughter's diary? My daughter just started middle school this year, and dur...

Dr. Ding Shuyan Reply:
First of all, it is truly touching and admirable that you care about the mental and physical well-being of other people's children in this increasingly indifferent society. Matters of life and death should indeed be taken seriously and approached with more proactivity. I agr...

Understanding Anxiety and Isolation: A Journey Through Mental Health Struggles

What is wrong with me? I'm introverted and withdrawn, and I don't dare to do anything. People treat me like an idiot; this is not acceptable, and that is not acceptable. I am constantly mocked and bullied, which makes me feel frustrated, anxious, depressed, and on the v...

Dr. Chen Yuying Reply:
Mr. Strange: Your situation does not seem to resemble autism, but rather that life appears to be quite challenging for you. You have two issues: the first is being overweight. Being overweight is not a crime, but it can lead to unnecessary troubles in certain situations (such as ...

Signs of Depression: Understanding the Struggles and Seeking Help

I think I might have depression? I'm crying every day. When I'm tired from crying, I sleep, and when I wake up, I cry again. I don't eat anything, and when I'm so hungry that I can't stand it anymore, I suddenly eat a lot, to the point of feeling nauseous...

Dr. Chen Yuying Reply:
The Ice Witch: Well, I can't diagnose you with depression just from your words, but your writing conveys a message of "I'm in so much pain, please help me!" It's exhausting to hold on by yourself; let a doctor assist you, okay? Find a hospital or clinic w...

Navigating Disability Certification for Mental Health Issues in Taiwan

Labor Insurance Disability Diagnosis Certificate Four years ago, I self-harmed due to family and relationship issues, and it was only about two and a half years ago that I began receiving treatment at Taipei City Hospital. However, about two years ago, the doctor I was seeing ope...

Dr. Su Zongwei Reply:
1. The clinic cannot issue this certificate. 2. Given your situation, the likelihood of being able to obtain a certificate for depression is low (as it does not meet the disability criteria) because depression is difficult to assess. You may only be able to engage in light work...

Overcoming Social Anxiety: A Journey Through Isolation and Fear

I can't do this, I can't do that, and I'm constantly being scolded. I'm introverted and withdrawn, and I don't dare to speak up. Doctor, what's wrong with me? I feel introverted and withdrawn, afraid of being treated like an idiot. I can't do th...

Dr. Lin Yuzhong Reply:
Dear User, I sense a lot of negative emotions in your writing, along with several unfortunate events. Your narrative conveys considerable feelings of depression, dissatisfaction, and frustration, and I can feel the agitation between the lines. I believe that talking to a psychi...

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