Let’s talk about depression. First, understand that like most things in life, depression is a spectrum; it is not black and white. Some people have situational depression or very mild depression and do really well with therapy and making some simple life changes. Others might need medication to assist them. Some unfortunately suffer from major depression and find it hard to cope with life. No...
A Coronavirus PSA Before we get to this next blog on suicide, I must say something related to Coronavirus transmission, because I’m tired of yelling it at my television when I see people doing it or talking about it, how “safe” it is. What is it? It’s “elbow love,” bumping elbows with someone to say hello, goodbye, good job, whassup, whatever. Think about this, people: during this viral...
Anorgasmia is a type of sexual dysfunction in which a person cannot achieve orgasm, even with adequate stimulation. In males the condition is often related to delayed ejaculation. Anorgasmia can often cause sexual frustration. Anorgasmia is far more common in females than in males and is especially rare in younger men. The condition is sometimes classified as a psychiatric disorder. However, it...
Working Remotely, Part Trois Hello, people! The last couple of weeks we’ve been discussing working remotely. I was prompted to do this series after noting the ways some of my patients evolved, or devolved, after working remotely in a ‘rona world. When I did some research, I read studies and reports from years BR, before ‘rona, and saw that remote workers regularly reported higher stress levels...
Depression is a mood disorder that manipulates every part of daily life. The illness impacts all sectors of the population in each socio-economic group, from kids, adults, and the elderly. This frustrating illness controls the mind, behavior, body, emotional state, and can even conclude the ability to maintain relationships. Clinical depression is a medical finding, and is different from the...
The Darker Side of OCD Hello, people! Last week we finished up our discussion on the importance of vitamin D, so I hope everyone spent a few minutes in the sun over the weekend to get a dose… gotta have it! This week, we’re starting another series on OCD, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear about OCD? It’s probably neatness, everything in its...
by Mark G. Agresti, M.D. Schizoaffective Disorder is a condition that can affect anyone including residents of West Palm Beach. Schizoaffective disorder is a psychiatric diagnosis that describes a mental disorder characterized by recurring episodes of elevated or depressed mood, or of simultaneously elevated and depressed mood, that alternate with, or occur together with, distortions in...
*Sensitive Content* *Reader Discretion/ Age Advisory* Pedophilia: Predators in Your Back Yard Pedophilia has become a topic of increased interest, awareness, and concern for both the medical community and the public at large. In my nearly thirty years of practice, I am sad to say that I have treated far too many victims of pedophilia and sexual predation of every unimaginably horrific kind;...
by Mark G. Agresti, M.D. Major Depressive Disorder is a condition that can affect anyone including residents of West Palm Beach. Major depression significantly affects a person’s family and personal relationships, work or school life, sleeping and eating habits, and general health. Its impact on functioning and well-being has been equated to that of chronic medical conditions such as diabetes. A...
Premature ejaculation (PE) is a condition in which a man ejaculates earlier than he or his partner would like him to. Premature ejaculation is also known as rapid ejaculation, rapid climax, premature climax, or early ejaculation. Masters and Johnson defines PE as the condition in which a man ejaculates before his sex partner achieves orgasm, in more than fifty percent of their sexual encounters....
