by Dr. Agresti | Jan 21, 2022 | Blog
The Skinny on Psychostimulants, Part 3: Modafinil Over the past two weeks, we’ve been discussing the psychostimulants amphetamines and methylphenidate, which stimulate the central nervous system by increasing synaptic concentrations of the neurotransmitters dopamine...
by Dr. Agresti | Jan 21, 2022 | Blog
Dark Side of OCD Hello, people! Thanks for checking out the blog. Last week, I introduced a new series on unusual OCD subtypes, the darker side of OCD, with compulsions that go beyond the stereotypical examples most people think of. While doubt is still the core...
by Dr. Agresti | Jan 21, 2022 | Blog
OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER (Darker Subtypes) Hello, people! Welcome back to the blog, where we’re continuing our discussion of some darker OCD subtypes. Last week we talked about emotional contamination OCD, which is when people become obsessed with the idea that...
by Dr. Agresti | Jan 21, 2022 | Blog
Your Brain on the Holidays Your brain is always busy, but it feels busier during the holidays, and rightly so. There’s a lot for it to think about during the holiday season: what to buy, for whom, and how much to spend, how to make time to visit family as well as...
by Dr. Agresti | Jan 21, 2022 | Blog
Your Brain on the Holidays Your brain is always busy, but it feels busier during the holidays, and rightly so. There’s a lot for it to think about during the holiday season: what to buy, for whom, and how much to spend, how to make time to visit family as well as...
