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How Menopause and Sleep Quality Can Impact Migraine Symptoms

By Eileen Bailey, Oct 11, 2022 “But, individuals with sleep apnea can experience morning headaches caused by nighttime hypoxia (low oxygen levels) due to sleep apnea,” explained Dr. Alex Dimitriu, an expert in psychiatry and sleep medicine and the founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine in California and BrainfoodMD. “These morning headaches should be distinguished from migraine headaches,” […]

Sleep Apnea: How a Medication Used to Treat Depression May Help

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 […]

Perfection Is Unattainable: Aim for 80 Percent

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 […]

SSRI weight gain statistics 2022

By Rebecca Rovenstine, Oct. 7, 2022 “It’s important to note that fatigue, anxiety, and depression can also lead to overeating, and even binge-eating, in some instances – often worse at night. Following a healthy diet is often helpful, as well as limiting late-night eating,” recommended Alex Dimitriu, MD, double board-certified in Psychiatry and Sleep Medicine and founder of Menlo […]

Folic Acid May Help Decrease Risk of Suicide, Study Finds

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 […]