A: There are two views on the problem that artists are prone to mental illness: the first is coincidence and there is no internal connection. Another view is that the proportion of artists suffering from mental illness is actually not high, and people pay attention to it because of their special status, so the relationship between artistic temperament and mental illness is inconclusive.
Q: Will neurasthenia become a mental illness?
A: Neurasthenia is a mild mental illness. If the diagnosis is clear, it can't be called mental illness, but there is a possibility in clinic that some patients with severe mental illness (such as schizophrenia) are atypical or not serious at the initial stage of onset, and it is easy to be diagnosed as neurasthenia or neurasthenia syndrome at this time. However, with the development of the disease, other psychotic symptoms may appear, and the diagnosis should be changed at this time.
Q: Hello, experts! Only recently did I know that my girlfriend's family had a history of mental illness. Her sister is mentally ill, but she is normal. Can we get married? Can you have children if you get married? I love her very much, and I am ambivalent.
A: This question can be answered from two aspects: First, there is no evidence that mental illness is a genetic disease, which means that some people in the family have mental illness, and other family members may not necessarily get mental illness. On the other hand, there is some evidence that mental illness, especially severe mental illness, has a certain genetic tendency, which means that if someone has a family history of mental illness, his or her risk of mental illness will be higher than that of the general population. Even so, the actual proportion of mental illness is still about 1% to 2%.
So as far as your actual situation is concerned, if your emotional foundation is good and your girlfriend has no symptoms of mental illness at present, it should not affect your normal love and marriage.
Q: Hello, experts! I always feel a lot of pressure Is there a psychological problem? Is there any effective decompression method?
A: Generally speaking, psychological stress is not necessarily a bad thing. A certain degree of psychological pressure can often stimulate people's creativity and make people better adapt to the environment. However, excessive or long-term stress will often bring many adverse effects, including making people susceptible to various physical diseases (such as coronary heart disease and hypertension). ) and mental illness (such as depression and anxiety). If you feel that your stress is too heavy or lasts too long (for more than 3 weeks in a row), and it obviously affects your normal work, study, life and interpersonal communication, then you should consider the psychological obstacles that may be caused by stress, and if necessary, you can consult a professional for evaluation.
Q: I want to ask how to prevent suicide if there are mental patients at home.
A: The principles of preventing mental patients from committing suicide are as follows: First, ensure that patients receive systematic drug treatment; Second, closely observe the changes of patients' symptoms, including early detection of suicide-related behaviors or words; Third, we should be good at communicating with patients and understand their psychological needs, because some patients commit suicide because they feel hopeless about the future or are not understood or discriminated against.
Q: Does Guest Anding Hospital have other special outpatient services besides psychiatric specialties?
A: Beijing Anding Hospital is a comprehensive mental health institution. As far as its outpatient service is concerned, we also have a relatively comprehensive discipline distribution. In addition to general psychiatric clinics, we also have children's psychiatry, geriatric psychiatry, Chinese medicine psychiatry, forensic psychiatry, and departments specializing in the treatment of alcoholism and drug dependence. In addition, we also have a psychological counseling clinic to provide counseling services for individuals with various minor psychological disorders but not up to the level of mental illness. We also have a psychological testing center that provides psychological evaluation and measurement.
Q: Is depression a mental illness? Is there any difference between the two?
A: Generally speaking, depression is a mild mental disorder, which is different from traditional mental illness.
Q: Doctor, when I am alone at home, I talk to myself and sometimes laugh. Is this related to mental illness?
A: If this happens frequently and it seriously affects your normal life, work and study. Or if you are worried, I suggest you go to a specialized hospital.
Q: How is dizziness after drinking for a long time? How to recover?
A: Many people will have dizziness, headache, general malaise and other symptoms the next day after drinking heavily, which is clinically called "hangover". This phenomenon is very harmful to the body, but most of them will relieve themselves within 2 to 3 days. If they don't relieve themselves or have other symptoms, they should consider the possibility of other diseases.
Q: Some people say that mental disorders are divided into psychotic mental disorders and non-psychotic mental disorders. What is the difference between psychotic mental disorder and non-psychotic mental disorder?
A: According to the existing classification of mental disorders, mental disorders with hallucinations and delusions that seriously affect the social function of patients are usually called psychotic disorders, which are referred to as psychosis (such as schizophrenia and paranoid mental disorders). Mental disorders with no hallucinations and delusions and no serious damage to social function are called non-psychotic mental disorders (such as obsessive-compulsive disorder, social phobia, neurasthenia, etc.) ).
Q: Doctor, what about mental patients?
A: Clinically, the general criteria for judging whether a mental patient is cured (or completely relieved) are: First, the symptoms completely disappear; Second, social functions have returned to normal; Third, patients have a clear understanding of the symptoms and abnormal behaviors in the disease.
Q: It seems to be psychogenic mental disorder or psychogenic mental disorder. Is psychogenic mental disorder the same as psychogenic mental disorder? Are they mental disorders?
A: The correct name is psychogenic mental disorder.
Q: Doctor, I'm afraid! Am I schizophrenic? I have always been afraid of exams. Nevertheless, I did well in the exam. So that last semester ranked second. The mid-term exam is coming soon, and my classmates all say that I will win the first place. It's a pity that the last few exams were only upper middle school. I am under great pressure, on the one hand, from school, on the other hand, from my family. My parents never talk about my grades because they think I can. I always get high marks. The ranking has never let them down since junior high school. And Rising, both before 10. Now, how can I win the first place? Is it okay? Besides, if there is no first, or even second, I will face the crisis of retrogression. I found out in a magazine in the library that I have severe obsessive-compulsive disorder (this one, right, or depression on your website? ), very serious! I don't know what to do, and I'm not entirely sure what mental illness it is. I'm annoyed. As soon as my classmates mentioned the ranking, they said that I would definitely get the first place this time. God, I don't want to. Unlike others, my grades are very stable. I was inexplicably upset when I heard the ranking. Very annoying. Do I need a psychiatrist? Also, I laughed all the time at school and didn't grow up. But my family are afraid that I have mental illness, because I will talk less when I go home, not without talking, but with my parents and mother-in-law who will tell her about school. So I have a pen pal and a diary, and I talk about everything. Am I schizophrenic?
I know that a psychiatrist is a normal need, because I have read many books, and that's how I was educated. But I don't know where to look. Only the internet. If I tell my father (a medical student), will it make him nervous?
A: According to your description, it is basically certain that you are not schizophrenic, but you seem to be under a lot of pressure recently, so if possible, you can find some ways to decompress yourself or seek the help of psychological counseling professionals. If possible, I suggest you tell your parents about your troubles and get their understanding.
Q: Doctor, I often can't sleep for no reason. Will it develop into a mental illness?
A: Chronic insomnia itself is a mental disorder. If it is not effectively treated for a long time, it will easily lead to other mental disorders.
Q: My sister used to be the pride of our family. It's a pity that something happened to her in high school, so she can't compare with the past today. When she was at school, boys often bullied her, and later the teacher was not very good to her. After graduation, she stayed at home because she didn't have a suitable job for some reasons. She used to have some good friends, but everyone else got married these years, so she lost touch, so she stayed alone. When she 17 years old, they had a serious argument because my mother wouldn't let her go to the ballroom. Later, my sister went a little crazy and became more and more bad to my parents. During this period, her father took her to Beijing and Shanghai for medical treatment and hospitalization, which had no effect. On the contrary, it's getting worse now. Now she is alone at home, sometimes talking to herself, sometimes saying that someone is scolding her, and sometimes saying that her family is going to kill her. Father often tells her some truth, but she doesn't listen, and blames all the bad things on others, especially my parents. I hope everyone can give me a good treatment after reading what I wrote. I also want to share their troubles for my parents. Thank you very much.
A: From your description, your sister may have serious mental illness. Because online consultation can't replace face-to-face diagnosis and treatment, you can't give a clear treatment plan for your sister's situation. It is recommended to go to a specialized hospital.
Q: Guest, is mental illness incurable?
A: Modern medicine has made great progress in treating mental illness. Most patients with mental illness can get good curative effect after systematic treatment. However, it should be noted that most mental diseases are prone to relapse, so some patients may relapse after receiving effective treatment. However, if systematic consolidation and maintenance treatment can be carried out, the risk of recurrence will be greatly reduced, so the treatment of mental illness is optimistic now.
Q: I think I have depression. I'm not interested in anything recently, and I have severe insomnia at night. I can't fall asleep until one or two every night. In the eyes of others, I am a carefree and excellent student in all aspects. But I know for myself that my mind is unhealthy. I get along well with ordinary classmates, but since my parents died, I have no friends to talk to except my boyfriend. Besides, I think I'm suspicious For example, my tutor is in a bad mood today, and I will guess if he has a bad opinion of me, so he is in a bad mood. In fact, my tutor appreciates me very much, but I can't help guessing and feel bad. These things have been stuck in my heart for a long time, and I have never had the courage to see a psychiatrist. Could you please reply to me as soon as possible?
A: If you are in Beijing, Shanghai and other big cities, I believe you can find a psychological consultation clinic at or near the school. Taking the first step to seek the help of a doctor bravely may be a turning point in your life.
Q: Can autistic children be treated?
A: The treatment of autism in children includes three aspects: 1, special education; 2. training; 3. medication. But in general, it is difficult to treat children's autism, and it takes a long time to achieve certain results.
Q: Is grinding teeth (excluding insect bites) one of the important features of mental illness?
A: No.
Q: I am 32 years old, male, and I am engaged in secretarial work. I have a painful bad habit: when I am a little nervous, my head will swing nervously, especially before I speak. When I am a little nervous, I will pout and shake my head, so that others will know that I want to talk when they look at me. Sometimes I don't even know I'm posing, and I have to be told. This question is killing me. In retrospect, probably when I was in the first grade, once my teacher criticized me and told me to stand up. That time he sarcastically said in class, "What's your head like?" I didn't know I had this bad habit. I don't think I heard it in high school and college. I don't know if it didn't happen or if it's hard for others to tell me. It has been getting worse since I started working, especially in recent years. What the hell is going on here? How to treat it? Ask an expert to help me.
A: According to your description, your symptoms may be "adult TIC disorder". You can go to the neurology department of a general hospital or a mental hospital for treatment.
Q: If my younger brother has mental illness, does it mean that my younger brother may also get sick? If I marry my younger brother, will it be passed on to the next generation?
A: This question can be answered from two aspects: First, there is no evidence that mental illness is a genetic disease, which means that some people in the family have mental illness, and other family members may not necessarily get mental illness. On the other hand, there is some evidence that mental illness, especially severe mental illness, has a certain genetic tendency, which means that if someone has a family history of mental illness, his or her risk of mental illness will be higher than that of the general population. Even so, the actual proportion of mental illness is still about 1% to 2%.
Q: Doctor: Hello! My father suffers from depression. I always feel insecure and empty all day; I don't know what to do. I don't concentrate. I always feel uncomfortable, unhappy and sometimes nervous. I can't read or watch TV, and I'm too lazy to talk. I feel very painful and have insomnia symptoms. You need to take valium to sleep for 3 or 4 hours. The first attack was dizziness, and now I am still dizzy all day. I ate celeste and Prozac. But the effect is not obvious, sometimes good and sometimes bad. Please help me analyze how to treat it. There is nothing we can do now. I look forward to your reply. thank you
A: Depression is a mental disorder with good therapeutic effect, but some patients are really dissatisfied with the therapeutic effect. There are two main reasons. First of all, the condition is serious or atypical. Second, patients take drugs irregularly or unsystematically. Some patients may need a combination of two or three drugs to produce a curative effect, so if your father's current treatment plan is not effective, you can consult a doctor and adjust the treatment plan, and I believe that you will eventually get a satisfactory effect.
Q: Hello, doctor! I'm not interested in girls now. Am I sick?
A: If you are just not interested in girls and you are not worried, then you don't need to doubt your psychological abnormality.
Q: Guest, can I have psychotherapy online?
A: Generally, the Internet only provides psychological consultation, and it is impossible to carry out real psychotherapy.
Q: Is reactive psychosis important? Will it get better in the future?
A: Reactive psychosis mostly occurs under clear and strong mental stimulation, with a shorter course of disease and better treatment effect.
Q: Help her, doctor! ! My sister began to lose her mind last night. She always said that something with light followed her and frightened her. This phenomenon began last year, but at the beginning of this year, she suddenly began to be suspicious and talk nonsense at home. But her memory and thinking are clear and her organization is not chaotic. Tell her whether to go to the hospital. A good home is on the verge of collapse, doctor, help her!
A: Sometimes family members have to make a decision and forcibly send individuals with mental symptoms to see a doctor.
Q: Guest, from what you know, are normal people not tolerant enough of mental patients?
A: Prejudice and discrimination against mental patients are indeed quite common, and this phenomenon is not only found in China. Fundamentally speaking, this prejudice and discrimination is related to the public's ignorance of mental illness. It is precisely because of this that the World Health Organization put forward the slogan of "eliminating prejudice and caring bravely" last year, hoping that people would give more understanding and care to mental patients.
Q: I suffer from schizophrenia. What issues should be considered when preparing for marriage?
A: Your question involves your overall treatment plan, even including the treatment during pregnancy and lactation, so I suggest you consult and discuss with your responsible doctor.
Q: I am a student at school, 1999 165438+ October. Due to psychological crisis, mental breakdown and brain confusion, the brain is red-eyed, dizzy and uncomfortable. My mind is full of fear and I can't do anything. I'm not enthusiastic about anything. My brain seems to be covered by something. I went to several hospitals and took a lot of medicine, but it didn't work at all. Some doctors say it's neurasthenia, some doctors say it's depression, and some doctors say it's a problem of thinking. What should I do? Help me!
A: I think it is more like depression. Of course, online consultation can't make a definite diagnosis, and it can't replace the traditional examination and diagnosis.
Q: I'm in a bad mood recently. I used to love shopping, reading and listening to music, but now I'm not energetic at all. I don't seem to care about anything anymore. I used to be quick-witted, but now I am slow-witted, so it is difficult to fall asleep at night. Is this depression?
A: The common symptoms of depression are depression, loss of interest and lack of energy, as well as sleep disorders, loss of appetite and weight loss. In severe cases, there is inferiority and despair. If you have these symptoms for more than 2 weeks, you should be alert to the possibility of depression.
Q: Hello, doctor. I am a mental patient, I hope you can help me. When I was a sophomore, I had a deskmate who was sloppy and liked to spit and pick my nose. At first, I felt nothing. Gradually, I began to dislike him picking his nose and touching my things. I thought everything he touched was dirty. I think this dirt is contagious. For example, the books he touched, I feel very dirty. A pen gets dirty when it is put on a dirty book. I think everything around me is dirty now. I always want to wash my hands with water and wipe dirty things with a wet cloth every day. I hope you can help me.
A: Your symptoms are close to obsessive-compulsive disorder, and there are effective treatments for obsessive-compulsive disorder. It is recommended to go to the local mental health hospital to see a doctor.
Q: How to treat anxiety disorder? I often have some inexplicable anxiety, and then some fearful thoughts will bother me and make me unable to study and work.
A: First of all, we don't advocate giving ourselves a diagnosis. Anxiety disorder is a mental disorder with clear manifestations. Only with a clear diagnosis can we consider how to treat it.
Q: Sister/Kloc-0 graduated from university in 1989 and worked for 10 for many years. In recent years, due to the depression of her industry and her competitive personality, her work has been unsatisfactory. Just this year, she changed her job. She worked hard, but she didn't get the recognition of the unit. She is under great psychological pressure, and now she has heard voices. Parents and family are very anxious. But she refused to admit that she was sick and did not take medicine. We are afraid that sending her to a mental hospital will stimulate her more. Can you give me some advice? What should I do now?
A: Many people have a misconception that sending patients to see a doctor or stay in hospital against their wishes will aggravate their illness. This view is wrong. In fact, most delusional patients will not admit that they are sick, nor will they take the initiative to see a doctor. In this case, if persuasion fails, they can force the patient to see a doctor, and when the patient's condition improves, they will not be hostile or hostile to the patient's family.