By Sarah Stiefvater, May 24, 2023 Generally, a normal sleep latency [The amount of time required to fall asleep] is somewhere between five to 20 minutes. Dr. Alex Dimitriu, MD, also told us at that time that he usually tells his patients to spend 20 minutes trying to fall asleep. “Clock watching is bad, as is […]
By Annie Lennon, May 16, 2023 To understand why duloxetine and milnacipran — and not other antidepressants — may reduce chronic pain in the short term, Medical News Today spoke with Dr. Alex Dimitriu, double board-certified in psychiatry and sleep medicine, and founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine, not involved in the study. He told us: “Both duloxetine […]
By Beth Ann Mayer, May 10, 2023 Existential crises can be challenging to grapple with, but help is available. “Self-awareness, self-care and therapy can all be helpful,” says Dr. Alex Dimitriu, MD, double board-certified in psychiatry and sleep medicine and founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine. “Remember you are a biological organism, and take care of your human […]
By Beth Ann Mayer, May 10, 2023 “Lack of slow-wave sleep, in this case, due to sleep interruption from sleep apnea, results in effectively, a mild form of brain damage, or at least aging, by about two years for every 10% loss of slow-wave sleep,” says Alex Dimitriu, MD, who is double board-certified psychiatry and […]
By Gabrielle Kassel, May 5, 2023 People living with schizophrenia are not more likely to experience any “unusual” sexual behaviors, such as hypersexuality, says Alex Dimitriu, MD, founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry and Sleep Medicine in Menlo Park, California. Though, as with anyone, if you experience new onset hypersexuality, it could be worth talking with a healthcare professional. It may […]
By Mili Godio, Updated May 4, 2023 “Not everyone is an equally deep sleeper, and people with any sleep issues at baseline will often have a harder time sleeping in a louder and less comfortable environment — such as an airplane,” says board-certified psychiatrist and sleep medicine specialist Dr. Alex Dimitriu. He noted that posture plays […]
The Quarter-Hour Rule Could Help You Get a Better Night’s Sleep
By Sarah Stiefvater, May 24, 2023 Generally, a normal sleep latency [The amount of time required to fall asleep] is somewhere between five to 20 minutes. Dr. Alex Dimitriu, MD, also told us at that time that he usually tells his patients to spend 20 minutes trying to fall asleep. “Clock watching is bad, as is […]
Antidepressants are ineffective for treating chronic pain, review finds
By Annie Lennon, May 16, 2023 To understand why duloxetine and milnacipran — and not other antidepressants — may reduce chronic pain in the short term, Medical News Today spoke with Dr. Alex Dimitriu, double board-certified in psychiatry and sleep medicine, and founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine, not involved in the study. He told us: “Both duloxetine […]
The #1 Sign You Might Be Heading for an Existential Crisis—Plus, What To Do About It, According to Experts
By Beth Ann Mayer, May 10, 2023 Existential crises can be challenging to grapple with, but help is available. “Self-awareness, self-care and therapy can all be helpful,” says Dr. Alex Dimitriu, MD, double board-certified in psychiatry and sleep medicine and founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine. “Remember you are a biological organism, and take care of your human […]
Sleep Apnea May Increase Your Risk for Alzheimer’s Disease
By Beth Ann Mayer, May 10, 2023 “Lack of slow-wave sleep, in this case, due to sleep interruption from sleep apnea, results in effectively, a mild form of brain damage, or at least aging, by about two years for every 10% loss of slow-wave sleep,” says Alex Dimitriu, MD, who is double board-certified psychiatry and […]
Navigating Sex, Relationships, and Intimacy When Living with Schizophrenia
By Gabrielle Kassel, May 5, 2023 People living with schizophrenia are not more likely to experience any “unusual” sexual behaviors, such as hypersexuality, says Alex Dimitriu, MD, founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry and Sleep Medicine in Menlo Park, California. Though, as with anyone, if you experience new onset hypersexuality, it could be worth talking with a healthcare professional. It may […]
11 top-rated travel pillows for long trips in 2023
By Mili Godio, Updated May 4, 2023 “Not everyone is an equally deep sleeper, and people with any sleep issues at baseline will often have a harder time sleeping in a louder and less comfortable environment — such as an airplane,” says board-certified psychiatrist and sleep medicine specialist Dr. Alex Dimitriu. He noted that posture plays […]