By Rachel MacPherson, June 5, 2024 Alex Dimitriu, MD, who is dual board-certified in psychiatry and sleep medicine, explains parasomnias are disorders of confusional arousal, meaning that the person is half awake and half asleep when they act out — which can range from sleepwalking to sleep talking and night terrors. “It can be thought of as […]
By Bridget Mallon, May 30, 2024 “REM sleep helps lock in newly learned behaviors…People also make new connections between loose and unrelated ideas during REM sleep, which is why dreams can seem so random sometimes.” —Alex Dimitriu, MD. Click HERE for the full article.
By SingleCare Team, May 20, 2024 “Because of its higher risk status, the government, your doctor, and your pharmacist will monitor the use of these medications more closely. Refills cannot be ordered, you will need an ID to get this medicine, and you will also need to see your doctor in person at least every […]
By Sarah Bradley, May 16, 2024 All that said, trazodone is still considered a fairly safe drug. In fact, it’s safer than many other sleep medications, including Ambien, diphenhydramine, and benzodiazepines such as Ativan and Xanax, says Alex Dimitriu, MD, psychiatrist, sleep medicine specialist, and founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine. Click HERE […]
By Toketemu Ohwovoriole , May 06, 2024 Sadism is a form of sexual expression that is centered around power dynamics. Mutual consent and trust are essential to a healthy form of this sexual interaction. With mutual consent and respect for boundaries, sadism can allow a healthy exploration of fantasies, power dynamics, intimacy, as well as emotional release, […]
By Nancy Schimelpfening, May 3, 2024 Why psilocybin might be effective for depression? Alex Dimitriu, MD, who is double board-certified in Psychiatry and Sleep Medicine and founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine, explained that researchers are still learning why psilocybin might have an antidepressant effect. He said one possible mechanism “is increased neuroplasticity, allowing the brain to […]
This Busy Mom Says She Was Scammed After Shopping In Her Sleep
By Rachel MacPherson, June 5, 2024 Alex Dimitriu, MD, who is dual board-certified in psychiatry and sleep medicine, explains parasomnias are disorders of confusional arousal, meaning that the person is half awake and half asleep when they act out — which can range from sleepwalking to sleep talking and night terrors. “It can be thought of as […]
REM Sleep Helps Support Your Memory and Emotional Well-Being—Sleep Experts Share How To Get More of It
By Bridget Mallon, May 30, 2024 “REM sleep helps lock in newly learned behaviors…People also make new connections between loose and unrelated ideas during REM sleep, which is why dreams can seem so random sometimes.” —Alex Dimitriu, MD. Click HERE for the full article.
Is Adderall a controlled substance?
By SingleCare Team, May 20, 2024 “Because of its higher risk status, the government, your doctor, and your pharmacist will monitor the use of these medications more closely. Refills cannot be ordered, you will need an ID to get this medicine, and you will also need to see your doctor in person at least every […]
What are the side effects of trazodone for older adults?
By Sarah Bradley, May 16, 2024 All that said, trazodone is still considered a fairly safe drug. In fact, it’s safer than many other sleep medications, including Ambien, diphenhydramine, and benzodiazepines such as Ativan and Xanax, says Alex Dimitriu, MD, psychiatrist, sleep medicine specialist, and founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine. Click HERE […]
Taking a Closer Look at Sexual Sadism
By Toketemu Ohwovoriole , May 06, 2024 Sadism is a form of sexual expression that is centered around power dynamics. Mutual consent and trust are essential to a healthy form of this sexual interaction. With mutual consent and respect for boundaries, sadism can allow a healthy exploration of fantasies, power dynamics, intimacy, as well as emotional release, […]
Depression Symptoms May be Treatable Using Psilocybin from Magic Mushrooms
By Nancy Schimelpfening, May 3, 2024 Why psilocybin might be effective for depression? Alex Dimitriu, MD, who is double board-certified in Psychiatry and Sleep Medicine and founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine, explained that researchers are still learning why psilocybin might have an antidepressant effect. He said one possible mechanism “is increased neuroplasticity, allowing the brain to […]