By Lizzie Duszynski-Goodman, Oct 24, 2022

DID is characterized by the expression of two or more identities, each with their own memories and behaviors. Due to these shifting identities, individuals may experience gaps in their memory and inconsistencies in behavior, says Alex Dimitriu, M.D., a psychiatrist and the founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry and Sleep Medicine in Menlo Park, California. “Attitudes, preferences and tastes can switch suddenly as [identities] shift… at any moment, the personality ‘in charge’ may be at a loss to explain prior opinions, decisions or even purchases,” he says.

Click HERE for the full article.

By Chantelle Pattemore, Oct 17, 2022

“Talk therapy, I believe, could be useful for just about anyone,” said Dr. Alex Dimitriu, double board certified in psychiatry and sleep medicine and founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine and BrainfoodMD. “Any attention and investigation into the workings of our feelings can reduce depressive or anxious feelings. Awareness alone can go a long way. In the hands of a skilled therapist, these feelings can be identified and ameliorated.”

Click HERE for the full article.

By David Rossiaky, Oct 11, 2022

While it’s been used for decades to treat depression in other countries under various brand names, reboxetine isn’t approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in the United States. “Reboxetine is full of side effects,” said Dimitriu. “A medicine like reboxetine certainly helps breathing, but then has other unwanted effects on the brain and body. It’s like taking antibiotics or chemotherapy: a body-wide treatment with body-wide side effects for a localized problem,” he explained.

Click HERE for the full article.

Oct 10, 2022 Dr. Dimitriu was published in Psychology Today in an article titled:

Perfection Is Unattainable: Aim for 80 Percent

Happiness is letting go of what you think your life is supposed to look like.

Twenty percent reduced productivity oftentimes leads to 50 percent more happiness. And, of course, once a goal is achieved and confidence gained, one always has the opportunity to raise the bar. Some super-successful patients of mine have said their gardener or maintenance worker seems happier than they are. Indeed, setting—and achieving—smaller goals can cause the brain to release dopamine, a neurotransmitter that makes a person feel good—even happy, and boost one’s self-esteem. Higher self-esteem enhances overall mental health.

Click HERE for the full article.

By George Citroner, Oct 4, 2022

Dr. Alex Dimitriu, double board-certified in Psychiatry and Sleep Medicine and founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine and BrainfoodMD, said that people who have thoughts of suicide are typically treated with a combination of medication and therapy.“Lithium, ketamine, and anti-depressants have been shown to reduce suicidal behavior,” he continued. “I believe that neuroplasticity – our ability to adapt and think differently, is essential, especially when someone is in a crisis-like state such as suicidal ideation.”

Click HERE for the full article.

By Helen Massy, Sept 30, 2022

“Be sure you have thought things through, balanced pros and cons, and found a place of some peace before sharing a medical diagnosis with others, especially children,” said Alex Dimitriu, M.D., who is board-certified in psychiatry and sleep medicine and the founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine in California and BrainfoodMD, a supplement company.

Click HERE for the full article.

By Erica Sweeney, Sept 22, 2022

People breathe through their mouths as a backup when they’re unable to breathe properly through their noses. “People tend to mouth-breathe because their noses are congested” from a cold, sinus infection, allergies, deviated septum, or enlarged tonsils or adenoids, says Alex Dimitriu, MD, who’s double board-certified in psychiatry and sleep medicine and founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine and BrainfoodMD. “Often, nasal congestion gets worse when lying flat.”

Click HERE for the full article.