By Carol Ann Rinzler, Dec 30, 2023 Fast forward ten years, and California psychiatrist and sleep medicine expert Alex Dimitriu tells Healthline.com that the stress of career concerns may keep you awake. His prescription? Forget counting sheep and zero in on “exercise, meditation, regular bed and wake times” plus “connecting with friends and family outside of […]
By Racheal Ede, Dec 27, 2023 “There are some studies that show antidepressants like sertraline can result in increased bone loss in older women,” says Alex Dimitriu, MD, founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine in Menlo Park, California. “The benefits [of taking Zoloft] should be closely weighed against the risks and discussed with your […]
By BethAnn Mayer Dec 21, 2023 “Stress can negatively impact sleep, and lack of sufficient sleep, in turn, can result in increased eating, especially of carb-rich foods, as the body looks for quick sources of energy,” said Dr. Alex Dimitriu, MD, who is double board-certified in psychiatry and sleep medicine and the founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry […]
By Elizabeth Millard, Dec 20, 2023 Characterized by difficulty falling asleep or waking up and struggling to get back to sleep, insomnia can, in addition to wrecking the next day, exacerbate some MS symptoms, the National Multiple Sclerosis society reports. What’s the connection between MS and staring at the ceiling at 3:30am? A couple factors, according to Alex […]
By Elizabeth Millard, Dec 5, 2023 Your Stress Levels Are Soaring. Another possibility for reduced medication effectiveness is that your meds are actually working, but they simply can’t counteract chronic stress, says Alex Dimitriu, M.D., a psychiatrist and founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry and Sleep Medicine in the Bay Area of California. According to research in Current Topics in Behavioral […]
By Elizabeth Millard, Dec 3, 2023 A major aspect of managing bipolar I disorder is having conversations with your health provider about next steps, says Alex Dimitriu, M.D., a psychiatrist and founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry and Sleep Medicine in the Bay Area of California. “The intensity of bipolar can be profound and result in […]
The Young are Not So Restless When It Comes to Sleep
By Carol Ann Rinzler, Dec 30, 2023 Fast forward ten years, and California psychiatrist and sleep medicine expert Alex Dimitriu tells Healthline.com that the stress of career concerns may keep you awake. His prescription? Forget counting sheep and zero in on “exercise, meditation, regular bed and wake times” plus “connecting with friends and family outside of […]
How to manage the side effects of Zoloft in women
By Racheal Ede, Dec 27, 2023 “There are some studies that show antidepressants like sertraline can result in increased bone loss in older women,” says Alex Dimitriu, MD, founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine in Menlo Park, California. “The benefits [of taking Zoloft] should be closely weighed against the risks and discussed with your […]
Is the key to weight loss a great mindfulness routine? Here’s what doctors and therapists say
By BethAnn Mayer Dec 21, 2023 “Stress can negatively impact sleep, and lack of sufficient sleep, in turn, can result in increased eating, especially of carb-rich foods, as the body looks for quick sources of energy,” said Dr. Alex Dimitriu, MD, who is double board-certified in psychiatry and sleep medicine and the founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry […]
How Multiple Sclerosis Affects Your Sleep
By Elizabeth Millard, Dec 20, 2023 Characterized by difficulty falling asleep or waking up and struggling to get back to sleep, insomnia can, in addition to wrecking the next day, exacerbate some MS symptoms, the National Multiple Sclerosis society reports. What’s the connection between MS and staring at the ceiling at 3:30am? A couple factors, according to Alex […]
Are Your Bipolar I Disorder Meds No Longer Working?
By Elizabeth Millard, Dec 5, 2023 Your Stress Levels Are Soaring. Another possibility for reduced medication effectiveness is that your meds are actually working, but they simply can’t counteract chronic stress, says Alex Dimitriu, M.D., a psychiatrist and founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry and Sleep Medicine in the Bay Area of California. According to research in Current Topics in Behavioral […]
9 Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Bipolar I Disorder
By Elizabeth Millard, Dec 3, 2023 A major aspect of managing bipolar I disorder is having conversations with your health provider about next steps, says Alex Dimitriu, M.D., a psychiatrist and founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry and Sleep Medicine in the Bay Area of California. “The intensity of bipolar can be profound and result in […]