Suicide, Psychiatry FAQ

Understanding and Supporting a Partner with PTSD: A Guide for Young Relationships

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) I'm sorry to hear that you're going through this situation. It's important to approach sensitive topics like mental health and trauma with care. Here’s a translation of your content into English: I want to ask a question about...

Dr. Wu Enliang Reply:
If she is unwilling to seek medical attention or accept psychological treatment, the people around her can only listen, empathize, and provide companionship. Don't forget that the government offers free psychological treatment for individuals aged 15 to 30. Dr. Wu Enliang

Understanding the Sexual Side Effects of Valdoxan and Lozepam

The issues related to side effects of medications associated with sexual activity, including excessive flashing and changes in mood? Hello Dr. Wu, last year a relative of mine passed away by suicide, which has led to insomnia and mild depressive symptoms. I started seeing a psych...

Dr. Wu Enliang Reply:
Valdoxan (agomelatine) rarely causes sexual dysfunction and is one of the preferred medications for major depressive disorder in patients who are concerned about sexual side effects. Lozepam (loxapine), a benzodiazepine sedative, is more likely to cause sexual dysfunction and is ...

Loss of Libido: Understanding the Impact of Psychiatric Medications

Loss of libido Hello doctor, I visited the psychiatric department at Shuanghe on May 24th and was prescribed Rexulti and Paroxetine due to anxiety. Since I started taking these medications, I have been unable to feel pleasure during masturbation, and I have little to no interest ...

Dr. Qiu Junda Reply:
Hello. If the sexual desire issues are caused by medication, they will gradually improve after discontinuing the drug and will not be irreversible. There's no need to worry.

Navigating Mental Health Challenges: A Personal Journey of Resilience

Living conditions Hello, Doctor. This is Jason, who previously asked you some questions. Do you remember me? I forgot when my last follow-up appointment was. I apologize; I live in the Northeast Coast area, which is considered the eastern part of Taiwan. I only remember that duri...

Dr. Tang Jiahong Reply:
Hello: Regarding the difficulties you are currently facing, it is important to prioritize the sources of stress and address them one by one. Additionally, frequently recalling past traumas can be addressed by referring to articles written by professionals online, such as "Ho...

Why Is There a Three-Month Wait for Disability Assessment After a Suicide Attempt?

I have been seeking medical help for over three years, yet I still attempted suicide. Why do I have to wait another three months to get my disability certificate? Hello, Doctor. I would like to consult you about a case. The individual was reported for a suicide attempt at the age...

Dr. Wu Menghuan Reply:
Hello: Individuals who need to apply for a disability assessment are those who have experienced trauma or suffer from chronic mental, neurological, or internal/external medical conditions that result in structural and functional impairments. Even with aggressive treatment, they s...

Understanding the Confusion: Anxiety vs. Bipolar Disorder Symptoms

Anxiety disorder and bipolar disorder? About a year ago, I sought medical attention and was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Recently, I have been experiencing mood swings and decided to visit a new clinic, where I was informed that my condition is completely different and is act...

Dr. Qiu Junda Reply:
Hello. Please do not become overly attached to the diagnostic labels, as this may add to your mental and emotional distress. It is advisable to consider both physicians' diagnoses with the understanding that they are symptoms. Initially, it seems that you may be experiencing...

Overcoming OCD and Depression: A Journey Towards Healing and Hope

Please help me? I shared my obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and depression with my doctor: When I started seventh grade, during a Mid-Autumn Festival barbecue, I saw a suicide prevention advertisement on the charcoal. At that moment, I felt short of breath, had racing thought...

Dr. Liang Sunyuan Reply:
Hello Wei: 1. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and depression can potentially be cured after treatment, but it requires patience and time. 2. These two medications can help alleviate anxiety and obsessive symptoms associated with OCD. 3. The symptoms you described are indeed c...

Understanding Anxiety and Self-Harm: A Teen's Journey to Mental Health

Anxiety and self-harm treatment? I am a second-year junior high school student. When I was in elementary school, I was isolated by my classmates (someone led the way and said not to play with me). I'm not sure if this was the trigger, but I have had thoughts of suicide and s...

Dr. Liang Sunyuan Reply:
Hello, Ye Yu: For treatment to be effective, it is essential to trust the professionals and cooperate fully to achieve the best results. Even if the physician or psychologist is a friend of your parents, you can still discuss your concerns with them. I believe they will engage wi...

Understanding Compulsive Lying: Seeking Help for a Troubled Family Member

I would like to ask about the issue of pathological lying in doctors? Hello, doctor. Let me first tell you about my family background. My parents divorced when I was about five or six years old. I have a younger sister who is one year younger and a younger brother who is three ye...

Dr. Wu Kunhong Reply:
Dear netizens, thank you for your hard work. Dealing with so many family issues is truly challenging. Human personality and behavior are influenced by a complex interplay of innate physiological factors and environmental factors. This includes genetic inheritance, brain developme...

Understanding Suicidal Thoughts: A Journey Through Mental Health Challenges

Suicidal thoughts, negative thinking, and anxiety? I have had suicidal thoughts since around the second semester of sixth grade. At that time, I wanted to let go of a boy I had a crush on for a long time, and I cried almost every night (along with some other symptoms). Additional...

Dr. Liang Sunyuan Reply:
Hello, Zining: If you are constantly immersed in thoughts of suicide, it may be a symptom of depression. Past negative events can affect your current mood. Symptoms and thoughts related to depression can often improve with appropriate treatment interventions, so please cherish yo...

Overcoming Paranoia: Seeking Help for Mental Health Challenges

Paranoid delusions I have been wanting to leave my current job for a little over three months. I want to go to a psychiatric clinic for evaluation and medication. Why am I so afraid of my colleagues' feelings that I can't resign? I worry that I am heading towards a stat...

Dr. Xiao Minghong Reply:
Dear Wei-Yue, From your words, I sense your anxiety, unease, and pain, as well as your strong effort to overcome difficulties. It must have taken considerable effort for you to be willing to accept medical help, and your acceptance of treatment is a positive first step. The acce...

Understanding Suicidal Thoughts in Schizophrenia: A Patient's Perspective

Suicide in Schizophrenia Doctor, I want to ask about my feelings. Since the second year of junior high, I have felt that life is boring, without goals or dreams, and I just want to die as soon as possible! In my second and third years of high school, I was diagnosed with schizoph...

Dr. Lin Mianzhang Reply:
Hello Yu Yan: Thank you for your hard work! I believe there are still worthwhile goals to pursue in life; it just depends on whether you have found what suits you. I wonder if you are undergoing psychological counseling? If not, you can ask a doctor for a referral. If there is so...

Overcoming Paranoia: Navigating Mental Health Challenges in the Workplace

Paranoia Due to various pressures at work, I have been visiting general clinics, but I am afraid of being controlled by medication, so I stopped taking the prescribed drugs. I also fear being physically harmed and have considered staying at a temple in Nantou, or at Longfa Hall, ...

Dr. Xiao Minghong Reply:
Hello, Yue: From your questions, I sense your fear and helplessness, and it seems like you are on the verge of breaking down. These days must have been very difficult for you. First, we need to have a basic understanding that the brain, like the body, can also become ill. When i...

Understanding OCD: Coping Strategies and Treatment Options for Relief

I have some concerns? I would like to share my experience with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) with my doctor: During the Mid-Autumn Festival barbecue in the year I just entered junior high, I saw a suicide prevention advertisement on the charcoal grill. At that moment, I fel...

Dr. Cai Qijin Reply:
Hello: It sounds like your condition may involve obsessive thoughts, combined with depression and psychosomatic symptoms. 1. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is typically treated with a combination of medication and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), which has shown good ef...

Overcoming Fear of Shopping: A Guide for College Students with Anxiety

Excessive fear when shopping? Hello, doctor. This issue has been bothering me for quite some time, but I'm not sure if it's a form of social anxiety. I am a college student and I engage in online work that requires communication with others. My social life at school is ...

Dr. Qiu Junda Reply:
Hello. It seems that this situation has been troubling you for many years. You have also been trying to overcome it in the way you prefer (by relying on yourself), but it appears that the results have not been significant. I still recommend that you consult a mental health profes...

Overcoming Trauma: Coping with Psychological Abuse and Its Effects

After experiencing a traumatic relationship, symptoms such as palpitations, frequent nightmares, vomiting, and self-harm may occur? About six months ago, I started dating a man who initially seemed gentlemanly and polite. However, he gradually invaded my personal life, recording ...

Dr. Qiu Junda Reply:
Hello. The symptoms are quite evident and are severely affecting your physical and mental health. Please seek treatment at a psychosomatic clinic as soon as possible to facilitate early improvement and prevent further deterioration.

Understanding OCD: Answers to Common Questions and Treatment Options

Please help me with my questions, doctor? I would like to share my experience with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) with the doctor: When I was in the first year of junior high, during a Mid-Autumn Festival barbecue, I saw a suicide prevention advertisement on the charcoal. At...

Dr. Wu Enliang Reply:
1. Can obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) be cured or improved? A: Yes, OCD can potentially be cured or improved. 2. The doctor has prescribed me medications called Jian De Jing and Jian Fu. Are these for OCD? A: Yes, they are. 3. Am I really suffering from OCD? A: The diagnos...

Overcoming OCD: A Journey Through Anxiety and Seeking Help

Please, doctor, help me? I would like to share my experience with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) with the doctor: When I started seventh grade during the Mid-Autumn Festival barbecue, I saw a suicide prevention advertisement on the charcoal grill. At that moment, I felt brea...

Dr. Yu Quanxun Reply:
Hello: It sounds like these intermittent physical discomforts and troubling thoughts are causing you significant anxiety, distress, struggle, and fatigue, which may have impacted your quality of life. It is commendable that you are willing to actively seek help for these conditio...

Overcoming OCD: Finding Relief from Intrusive Thoughts and Suicidal Ideation

What should I do if I want to find relief? I would like to share my experience with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) with the doctor: During the Mid-Autumn Festival barbecue in my first year of junior high, I saw a suicide prevention advertisement on the charcoal. At that mome...

Dr. Wu Menghuan Reply:
Hello: Q1. Will obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) get better? A1: For some individuals, OCD symptoms are mild, while for others they can be more severe. It usually requires a period of medication and cognitive-behavioral therapy. It is advisable to discuss this with your ph...

Understanding OCD: Questions and Insights for Effective Treatment

Please ask your questions, and I will do my best to assist you? I would like to share my experience with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) with the doctor: When I started seventh grade during the Mid-Autumn Festival barbecue, I saw a suicide prevention advertisement on the char...

Dr. Liang Sunyuan Reply:
Hello, Xiao Wei: The symptoms you described are indeed consistent with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Both pharmacotherapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) can be effective in treating OCD. If you start treatment in August, it may take up to two months to fully realiz...

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