Struggling with Depression: A Single Mother's Journey to Healing
What should I do? Hello, Dr. Wang: I am a single mother who has been under various pressures for six years, such as work-related stress (in my accounting job), the gossip from neighbors, and the pressure from friends and family is even greater! Since my daughter and I live at my ...
Dr. Wang Chongren Reply:
Dear Xiaorong, I hope this message finds you well. From your letter, it is evident that you are experiencing significant stress, and it is important for you to seek help to regain your confidence. Your letter is a good starting point. The diagnosis of depression requires an in-p...[Read More] Struggling with Depression: A Single Mother's Journey to Healing
Am I Sick? Understanding Guilt and Mental Health After Loss
Am I sick? Hello Dr. Chen: Ever since my grandfather passed away a year ago, I have been feeling very guilty and unable to find happiness. I keep thinking that it was my failure to take care of him that caused him to leave this world, and no matter how much others joke or try to ...
Dr. Chen Wenyu Reply:
Hello, generally speaking, your low mood has exceeded the "normal grieving" response following the loss of a loved one, and it has been over a year. This indicates depression, and you should seek assistance from a psychiatrist for treatment. Thank you for your message![Read More] Am I Sick? Understanding Guilt and Mental Health After Loss
Am I Experiencing Mental Health Issues? Understanding Your Symptoms
Am I experiencing a mental disorder? Hello Dr. Chen: For the past 1 to 2 years, I have been troubled by a problem where whenever I am alone, I find myself unconsciously fantasizing various scenarios, playing different roles, and having conversations with myself. These imagined sc...
Dr. Chen Wenyu Reply:
Hello Mr. Lin: Individuals with lower self-confidence tend to be more prone to daydreaming, experience greater emotional fluctuations, and may even suffer from depression, with some contemplating suicide. Poor sleep and suicidal thoughts are concerning. I recommend that you seek ...[Read More] Am I Experiencing Mental Health Issues? Understanding Your Symptoms
How to Help a Distressed Third Party in a Love Triangle?
What should I do? Hello, my husband started an affair six months ago. Recently, he broke up with the third party, but she cannot accept it and has been threatening him, even injuring him. My husband wants to return to our family, but she won't let him go. In the past two day...
Dr. Wang Chongren Reply:
Dear Sir/Madam, Regarding the suicide attempts and impulses of the third party you mentioned, it involves emotional entanglements among the three of you. From a mental health perspective, whether the individual is attempting to regain a relationship through suicide or genuinely ...[Read More] How to Help a Distressed Third Party in a Love Triangle?
Feeling Depressed? Understanding Symptoms and Seeking Help
I think I might have depression? Doctor, I'm sorry, but I think I might be suffering from depression. No matter what I do, I can only think of the negative aspects. Whenever I'm unhappy, I tend to hurt myself. I've even attempted suicide before, and I get angry ver...
Dr. Sun Xiaoru Reply:
Hello, X: Based on your letter, it is uncertain whether you may be suffering from depression. However, the diagnosis of mental disorders requires an in-person evaluation. Therefore, I recommend that you visit the psychiatric outpatient department at any medical institution. Our o...[Read More] Feeling Depressed? Understanding Symptoms and Seeking Help
Understanding Alcohol Addiction: Risks and Sudden Death Explained
Alcohol intoxication Dr. Su: Hello! My brother has had a long-term drinking habit for about 10 years. For the past year, he has been drinking half a case of beer or a small bottle of sorghum liquor every day, and he would take alcohol with sleeping pills before going to bed, clai...
Dr. Su Zongwei Reply:
My brother has had a long-term drinking habit for about 10 years. For the past year, he has been drinking half a case of beer or a small bottle of liquor every day, and he would take sleeping pills with alcohol before going to bed, claiming that this is the only way he can fall a...[Read More] Understanding Alcohol Addiction: Risks and Sudden Death Explained
Supporting Family Members with Bipolar Disorder: A Guide for Caregivers
How to support the family members of patients with bipolar disorder? Hello doctor, my brother has been struggling since around January when our father had a stroke, which added to his work stress, leading to insomnia. By February, he started exhibiting exaggerated speech and comp...
Dr. Wang Chongren Reply:
Dear Ms. Wang, Regarding your description of your brother's manic episode, although he has completed treatment, it appears that he has not fully achieved remission after discharge from the hospital. This may be due to a longer duration of the manic episode and insufficient ...[Read More] Supporting Family Members with Bipolar Disorder: A Guide for Caregivers
Struggling with Mental Health: Seeking Help for Overwhelming Pain
Doctor, please help me, I'm at my wit's end? Hello, doctor. I feel like I want to hit my head against a wall because I can't take it anymore. I've been seeing a psychiatrist for over a year, but my condition fluctuates between good and bad. My memory has worse...
Dr. Su Zongwei Reply:
Hello, Xiaoyu. It seems that your issues are related to emotions and interpersonal relationships, and your cognitive abilities are becoming somewhat confused. It is important to visit a psychiatrist as soon as possible to explain your situation. If you find it difficult to articu...[Read More] Struggling with Mental Health: Seeking Help for Overwhelming Pain
Do I Need Therapy? Understanding Depression and Recovery
Do I need to seek medical consultation? Hello, doctor: I would like to ask if, after leaving the environment that initially triggered my depression, I could recover without seeking treatment. If I encounter similar environments or situations in the future, will I relapse? I have ...
Dr. Ye Yuki Reply:
Dear Qingsky user, I regret to read in your second letter that you have withdrawn from school. I must apologize for saying that I cannot definitively determine whether you are suffering from depression based solely on online information. Even in cases of depression, each individ...[Read More] Do I Need Therapy? Understanding Depression and Recovery
Supporting a Depressed Husband: Navigating Mental Health Challenges
Husband with depression Hello Dr. Yeh, although my husband is engaged in a very professional and important role in the Middle East, I know he suffers from depression. Our relationship is very good, and I thought my care and love had healed him, as he spends at least two hours eve...
Dr. Ye Yuki Reply:
When a loved one exhibits mental health symptoms, it can be challenging to know how to encourage them to seek medical help. This is a common question we receive. I usually suggest that family members try to persuade the individual to seek treatment using reasons that they can acc...[Read More] Supporting a Depressed Husband: Navigating Mental Health Challenges
Understanding Your Mental Health: When to Seek Help
What is wrong with me? Hello, I am a fifth-year student in a vocational program. Recently, I have been feeling a lot of pressure due to issues at home and school. I feel emotionally low, want to cry, have thoughts of suicide, and feel like everyone is against me. Should I seek tr...
Dr. Chen Wenyu Reply:
Hello Fei Fei: Everyone experiences stress and may face some difficulties in adaptation, but if you reach the point of "wanting to commit suicide," it is important to seriously address your emotional distress. Therefore, you should seek an evaluation from a psychiatrist...[Read More] Understanding Your Mental Health: When to Seek Help
Am I Suffering from Depression? Signs and When to Seek Help
Are you suffering from depression? I experienced a trauma six months ago that I had never encountered in thirty years (my husband sought companionship in China due to boredom). I remember all the details clearly. Initially, I cried uncontrollably and engaged in excessive shopping...
Dr. Wang Chongren Reply:
Dear Dr. Wang Chong-Ren of the Tainan Hospital, Department of Health, Executive Yuan: You mentioned that you have been experiencing frequent crying, insomnia, fatigue, and negative thoughts, including suicidal ideation, for over a week. It is indeed important to seek an evaluati...[Read More] Am I Suffering from Depression? Signs and When to Seek Help
Struggling with Depression: Seeking Help Amidst Family Turmoil
I'm really sorry to hear that you're feeling this way. It's very important that Hello, doctor. My depression had improved a lot, but I have been continuously triggered, and within a week, my condition has escalated from mild depression to having strong suicidal tho...
Dr. Lin Yanhong Reply:
Hello, you have been experiencing depression for almost a year, and you have been seeking medical treatment, taking medication on time, and undergoing psychotherapy, but why hasn't there been any improvement? It seems that family factors play a significant role; have you dis...[Read More] Struggling with Depression: Seeking Help Amidst Family Turmoil
Understanding the Symptoms of Depression and Bipolar Disorder
請提供 Sure! Here are the symptoms of depression and bipolar disorder: **Depression Symptoms:** 1. Persistent feelings of sadness or emptiness. 2. Loss of interest or pleasure in activities once enjoyed. 3. Changes in appetite or weight (either weight loss or gain). 4. Sleep distur...
Dr. Lin Yanhong Reply:
The diagnostic criteria for depression include nine conditions: 1. A depressed mood nearly every day. 2. A significant loss of interest or pleasure in most activities of daily life. 3. A weight change of more than 5% without intentional dietary changes. 4. Insomnia or hypersomnia...[Read More] Understanding the Symptoms of Depression and Bipolar Disorder
Overcoming Apathy: Finding Purpose in Life and Mental Health
Current Situation I'm currently feeling very cynical and I'm not sure if I'm using this term correctly. I just find life very frustrating and uninteresting, and I feel like I lack a purpose for living. I feel like a walking corpse and I don't know how to chang...
Dr. Lin Yanhong Reply:
Hello, at just seventeen years old, you seem to be experiencing a profound sense of pessimism about life. It must feel like you are under an inexplicable amount of pressure every day, feeling helpless and resigned. Is it academic pressure? Social pressure? Or perhaps the stress o...[Read More] Overcoming Apathy: Finding Purpose in Life and Mental Health
Struggling with Mental Health: Coping with Sleep Issues and Overwhelming Stress
I'm sorry, but I Hello Doctor: Recently, my sleep quality has been deteriorating. I often wake up in the middle of the night; it used to be once a night, but now it's four times a night. I feel exhausted every day at work. Additionally, I have had poor health since chil...
Dr. Tang Xinbei Reply:
Dear friend: It seems that you are facing quite a few challenges, not only emotionally but also physically, with stress from daily life as well as family and interpersonal relationships. You appear to be significantly troubled by your physical discomfort, which seems to have pers...[Read More] Struggling with Mental Health: Coping with Sleep Issues and Overwhelming Stress
Am I Suffering from Depression? Understanding Your Emotional Struggles
Am I suffering from depression? Hello, Doctor: I've been feeling really down lately, and I don't know why. My mood has been consistently low, and a few days ago, I felt so sad that I thought about suicide! Even my boyfriend has noticed that I've been acting strange...
Dr. Zhou Sunyuan Reply:
The symptoms you described do indeed align with manifestations of depression. However, to determine whether you have depression, it is essential to consult a psychiatrist for a thorough assessment and diagnosis. If diagnosed with depression, it is crucial to pursue medication or ...[Read More] Am I Suffering from Depression? Understanding Your Emotional Struggles
Understanding Insomnia: Coping with Thoughts and Mental Health Challenges
Insomnia Hello, Doctor: I often find it takes me a long time to fall asleep, usually measured in hours. I constantly feel a deep tension between my eyebrows, almost like my eyes are always looking upward, and I can't stop my mind from racing with thoughts. I frequently feel ...
Dr. Chen Guangpeng Reply:
Hello Doced user: After reading your message, I deeply sense a feeling of gray despair—you seem to be caught in a whirlpool of depression. I recommend that you visit a nearby psychiatric outpatient clinic for a more thorough evaluation and to receive more appropriate treatment, a...[Read More] Understanding Insomnia: Coping with Thoughts and Mental Health Challenges
Understanding Strange Symptoms: Navigating Mental Health Challenges
My symptoms are quite unusual..? Dr. Chen: My condition is very strange... Some say it's a form of psychosis, others say it's loneliness or depression, and some even suggest schizophrenia or phobias... Because... I often imagine that someone is beside me... Friends or s...
Dr. Chen Wenyu Reply:
Hello, Bing. Based on your letter, it seems that you are a kind but lonely normal child. You have no problems; the issue lies within your environment. Every adolescent loves to fantasize. Happy children imagine exaggerated and whimsical scenarios, while unhappy children envision ...[Read More] Understanding Strange Symptoms: Navigating Mental Health Challenges
How to Encourage a Family Member with Mental Health Issues to Seek Help?
How can I help my family member with a mental health issue seek medical treatment? Dear Dr. Chen, My brother has been exhibiting a series of erratic behaviors in recent years due to significant workplace stress. He feels that he is being conspired against, which led to him losin...
Dr. Chen Wenyu Reply:
Hello, A-mei: Undoubtedly, your brother is currently a "severely ill patient" (at risk of self-harm or harm to others) and urgently needs treatment. The hospital is a medical institution, not a legal one, and psychiatric hospitalization is generally considered a form of...[Read More] How to Encourage a Family Member with Mental Health Issues to Seek Help?