Psychiatry and Sleep

Anxiety

The Single Most Important Mindset to Conquering Anxiety

Alex Dimitriu M.D. on April 8, 2024

The best decisions are made from a place of calm. Here's a specific angle on Buddhism with a focus on taking intelligent centered action.

The best decisions are made from a place of calm. Here's a specific angle on Buddhism with a focus on taking intelligent centered action.

Anxiety

"Daymares": A Quick Guide to Navigating Catastrophic Thoughts

Alex Dimitriu M.D. on February 28, 2024

Daymares are negative, recurrent, and catastrophic fantasies. Here's a useful toolkit to stop them.

Daymares are negative, recurrent, and catastrophic fantasies. Here's a useful toolkit to stop them.

Anxiety

Anxiety, Drama, and ADHD

Alex Dimitriu M.D. on October 18, 2023

A notable trait of the dopamine-hungry brain is a need for novelty and stimulation. Practicing self-control is key.

A notable trait of the dopamine-hungry brain is a need for novelty and stimulation. Practicing self-control is key.

Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy

Mushroom Drug May Prove Magical in Treating Depression

Alex Dimitriu M.D. on September 21, 2023

"Magic mushrooms," a source of psychedelic drugs, may have important benefits in helping to treat depression, a new study finds.

"Magic mushrooms," a source of psychedelic drugs, may have important benefits in helping to treat depression, a new study finds.

Sleep

Aromatherapy May Lead to a 226% Boost in Cognition

Alex Dimitriu M.D. on August 22, 2023

New research shows inhaling pleasant fragrances during sleep influences brain function in ways that significantly improve cognition and boost memory.

New research shows inhaling pleasant fragrances during sleep influences brain function in ways that significantly improve cognition and boost memory.

Sleep

Better Deep Sleep May Delay or Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease

Alex Dimitriu M.D. on June 22, 2023

Can deep sleep be part of the treatment for Alzheimer's Disease? The findings so far point to a relationship between sleep and Alzheimer’s.

Can deep sleep be part of the treatment for Alzheimer's Disease? The findings so far point to a relationship between sleep and Alzheimer’s.

ADHD

For ADHD, White Noise Could Be an Alternative to Medication

Alex Dimitriu M.D. on May 25, 2023

Certain noises have proven therapeutic for individuals with ADHD. While more research is needed, white noise could become part of ADHD therapy.

Certain noises have proven therapeutic for individuals with ADHD. While more research is needed, white noise could become part of ADHD therapy.

Artificial Intelligence

Ape to Angel: The Developmental Stages of AI

Alex Dimitriu M.D. on April 27, 2023

The AI tsunami is coming, and will advance faster than our ability to comprehend or control it. The hope is that it will be smarter and kinder than its creators.

The AI tsunami is coming, and will advance faster than our ability to comprehend or control it. The hope is that it will be smarter and kinder than its creators.

Sleep

Sleep Medications for Insomnia: Limitations and Alternatives

Alex Dimitriu M.D. on April 4, 2023

Solutions to insomnia are not readily found in a bottle of sleeping pills. The problem is complex and frequently linked to other physical and mental disorders.

Solutions to insomnia are not readily found in a bottle of sleeping pills. The problem is complex and frequently linked to other physical and mental disorders.

Sleep

How Sleep Impacts Cognition, Memory, and Dementia

Alex Dimitriu M.D. on February 20, 2023

Changes in sleep patterns might prove to be biomarkers for encroaching Alzheimer’s disease and allow for treatment intervention.

Changes in sleep patterns might prove to be biomarkers for encroaching Alzheimer’s disease and allow for treatment intervention.

Artificial Intelligence

The Merger of Artificial Intelligence and Psychiatry

Alex Dimitriu M.D. on January 25, 2023

Like a blood pressure reading or ECG, AI may finally provide some valuable metrics to the otherwise fuzzy art of psychiatry.

Like a blood pressure reading or ECG, AI may finally provide some valuable metrics to the otherwise fuzzy art of psychiatry.

Stress

Why Some Experts Believe Stress Can Aid Performance

Alex Dimitriu M.D. on January 11, 2023

An optimal stress level aids goal achievement.

An optimal stress level aids goal achievement.

Anxiety

How Anxiety and Fatigue Can Have Us ‘Walking in Circles’

Alex Dimitriu M.D. on December 6, 2022

People who care too much also feel too much, and that emotional ride each day is tiring. These tips will help you address your anxiety and fatigue.

People who care too much also feel too much, and that emotional ride each day is tiring. These tips will help you address your anxiety and fatigue.

Happiness

Perfection Is Unattainable: Aim for 80 Percent

Alex Dimitriu M.D. on October 10, 2022

We are all just human. Do your best in achieving realistic goals—whether they be 80 percent, 70 percent, or just 60 percent of your aspirations.

We are all just human. Do your best in achieving realistic goals—whether they be 80 percent, 70 percent, or just 60 percent of your aspirations.

Sleep

Latest Study Says 7 Hours Magic Number for Healthy Sleep

Alex Dimitriu M.D. on July 12, 2022

When it comes to sleep, seven hours is the new magic number.

When it comes to sleep, seven hours is the new magic number.

Health

Good Health Requires Commitment and Consistency

Alex Dimitriu M.D. on May 19, 2022

Good health does not come cheaply. A healthy lifestyle requires commitment and adherence, being methodical, much like the diligence needed when taking a prescribed medication.

Good health does not come cheaply. A healthy lifestyle requires commitment and adherence, being methodical, much like the diligence needed when taking a prescribed medication.

Depression

Fighting Stress, Anxiety, and Depression—Naturally

Alex Dimitriu M.D. on April 13, 2022

These behavioral interventions can help with fatigue, insomnia, depression, anxiety, stress, burnout, or problems with attention and focus.

These behavioral interventions can help with fatigue, insomnia, depression, anxiety, stress, burnout, or problems with attention and focus.

Sleep

Segmented Sleep May Boost Productivity, but Is It Healthy?

Alex Dimitriu M.D. on February 14, 2022

Is breaking sleep into shorter "segments" truly healthier and more natural than sleeping 7, 8, or 9 hours in a row?

Is breaking sleep into shorter "segments" truly healthier and more natural than sleeping 7, 8, or 9 hours in a row?

ADHD

ADHD Is All About Power, Paradox, and Pain

Alex Dimitriu M.D. on January 13, 2022

The neuro-compromised ADHD brain can remain dynamic, plastic, and adaptable, finding new strengths amidst weakness.

The neuro-compromised ADHD brain can remain dynamic, plastic, and adaptable, finding new strengths amidst weakness.

ADHD

Exercise, Good Food, Meditation: Alternatives to ADHD Meds

Alex Dimitriu M.D. on December 14, 2021

You can’t change your DNA. But you can change your eating, fitness, and sleep habits—all of which may have real, positive effects on ADHD symptoms.

You can’t change your DNA. But you can change your eating, fitness, and sleep habits—all of which may have real, positive effects on ADHD symptoms.