By Danielle Sinay, Apr 7, 2023 “Sleep loves rhythm and regularity, and part of that regularity is having a predictable sequence of events that starts telling the brain to slow down and get ready for bed,” says Alex Dimitriu, MD, a double-board-certified psychiatrist and sleep medicine specialist and founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine. “A regular […]
By Fran Kritz, Apr 7, 2023 If your usual medication is unavailable, ask your prescriber about the availability of smaller doses, or if larger doses can be divided into smaller ones, such as splitting a 10-milligram tablet into to 5-milligram ones, says Alex Dimitriu, MD, a psychiatrist in private practice in Menlo Park, California, who prescribes stimulants […]
By Lisa Fields, Apr 5, 2023 “I’ve had a number of patients with this same issue, and indeed we have asked them to call local pharmacies and see if they had any Adderall in stock,” says Dr. Alex Dimitriu, a psychiatrist in Menlo Park, California. Sometimes, a pharmacy may not have your dosage, but it may have […]
April 4, 2023 Dr. Dimitriu was published in Psychology Today in an article titled: Sleep Medications for Insomnia: Limitations and Alternatives A study published recently (January 2023) in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease is the latest confirmation of prior scientific warnings about a potential association between certain prescribed sleeping aids, including benzodiazepines, “Z-hypnotic drugs,” and trazodone, and a significant […]
By Camille Noe Pagán, Apr 03, 2023 It can take a while to find a treatment plan that works. You may have to wait weeks or even months before it fully takes effect. Ask the doctor who treats your schizophrenia if they feel your plan is working and you’re ready. Besides medication, you’ll want to discuss lifestyle […]
By Patty Onderko, Apr 3, 2023 Once underlying health conditions are either ruled out or managed, your doctor may suggest cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-i) as your first sleep “aid.” “CBT-i is the gold standard treatment for insomnia,” says Alex Dimitriu, M.D., a sleep medicine specialist and founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine in […]
By Sara Novak, Mar 30, 2023 According to Alex Dimitriu, a psychiatrist with Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine in Menlo Park, California, there’s a level of dread that goes along with starting the work week on Monday. Accompanying that dread may be anxiety and delaying going to bed on Sunday. “It’s a sort of fear and loathing […]
By Nina Chamlou, Mar 30, 2023 “The primary causes of sleep apnea are typically related to physical [conditions], such as obesity or [a] blockage of the airway,” says Alex Dimitriu, M.D., who is double board-certified in psychiatry and sleep medicine and founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry and Sleep Medicine. “Essentially it’s a problem with the air […]
By Tony Case, Mar 27, 2023 “Between Covid, wars and now the economy, the general temperature of our society has increased,” said Alex Dimitriu, founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry and Sleep Medicine in California and a Sleep Foundation medical review board member. “Things have gotten more stressful and unsettled, and people tend to think more when they […]
By Hannah Yasharoff, Mar 25, 2023 There are also certain people who are at-risk for a negative experience, even with the proper setting and dosage. Dr. Alex Dimitriu, who specializes in psychiatry and sleep medicine, previously told USA TODAY that anyone with any personal or family history of schizophrenia should steer clear of these substances. Click HERE for the full story.
By Frances Gatta, Mar 6, 2023 Learning to appreciate your appearance can help you live unapologetically with vitiligo. Start with being comfortable with yourself, advises Alex Dimitriu, MD, founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry and Sleep Medicine in California. “This can be built on the core belief that appearances are only skin deep, and your personality, kindness, intelligence, or other […]
By David Rossiaky, Mar 3, 2023 Dr. Alex Dimitriu, double board-certified in psychiatry and sleep medicine and founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine in California, noted that an individual’s discipline and impulse control are a factor, too. “It could well be that the people that have the discipline to get good sleep also have the […]
By Danielle Sinay, Feb 24, 2023 “A variety of sleep apps exist, which can range from listening to a bedtime story, to guided meditation or breathing, white or brown noise, binaural beats, or soothing or calming music,” says Alex Dimitriu, MD, a double-board-certified psychiatrist and sleep medicine specialist and founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine. “Many […]
By Mary West, Feb 20, 2023 Medical News Today reached out to Dr. Alex Dimitriu, who founded Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine and is board certified in psychiatry and sleep medicine, for his definition. “Essentially, this is insomnia that is not due to any particular cause, such as anxiety, alcohol, caffeine, or jet lag,” explains Dr. Dimitriu. “It is also not […]
By Nicole Lyn Pesce, Feb 20, 2023 “Heavy snow, like heavy rain, may trigger some tendency to sleep in and stay in,” Dr. Alex Dimitriu, founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine in Menlo Park, Calif., told the NSF. “[But] this has not been fully studied.” Click HERE for the full article.
