by Dr. Agresti | May 25, 2022 | Blog
The Thyroid Hello people! Last week was a light one on dark chocolate (ha ha?) but as promised, today marks the start of a new series on thyroid disease. If you’re wondering why I, a shrink, would care about the thyroid, the answer’s simple: because when it’s a...
by Dr. Agresti | May 25, 2022 | Blog
Mindfulness At some point in your life, I’m sure someone’s told you, “Life is short, you should stop to smell the roses.” Somebody well intentioned, maybe your Nana, your next-door neighbor Janet, or your favorite uncle Fred, giving you the benefit of their...
by Dr. Agresti | May 25, 2022 | Blog
A fugue state, formally dissociative fugue or psychogenic fugue (DSM-IV Dissociative Disorders 300.13), is a rare psychiatric disorder characterized by reversible amnesia for personal identity, including the memories, personality and other identifying characteristics...
by Dr. Agresti | May 25, 2022 | Blog
Dr. Mark Agresti discusses the signs, symptoms and available treatments for those suffering from ADD / ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). Dr. Mark Agresti, West Palm Beach Drug & Alcohol Detox Specialist, Psychiatrist Call (561) 444-7044 or email:...
by Dr. Agresti | May 25, 2022 | Blog
Sadomasochism broadly refers to the receiving of pleasure—often sexual—from acts involving the infliction or reception of pain or humiliation. The name originates from two authors on the subject, Marquis de Sade and Leopold von Sacher-Masoch. A subset of BDSM,...