by Dr. Agresti | Apr 21, 2021 | Blog
The first step is identifying the illness. Depression is more that just feeling sad for a few days. Depression means weeks of being so sad, you start having trouble working or going to school. You start having problems in relationships. Problems develop in just...
by Dr. Agresti | Apr 21, 2021 | Blog
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatments ADHD is a disorder that makes it difficult for a person to pay attention and control impulsive behaviors. They may also be restless and seem to be active constantly. Contrary to some beliefs,...
by Dr. Agresti | Apr 21, 2021 | Blog
Agoraphobia Without a History of Panic Disorder is an anxiety disorder characterized by extreme fear of experiencing panic symptoms, of panic attacks. Agoraphobia typically develops as a result of having panic disorder. In a small minority of cases, however,...
by Dr. Agresti | Apr 21, 2021 | Blog
Opioid Addiction and Detox: Buprenorphine vs Methadone Last week, I went over the history of opioids, and it really highlighted the trend of addiction that has always been linked with them. According to the World Health Organization, more than 15 million people are...
by Dr. Agresti | Apr 21, 2021 | Blog
Kleptomania is an irresistible urge to steal items of trivial value. People with this disorder are compelled to steal things, generally, but not limited to, objects of little or no significant value, such as pens, paper clips, paper and tape. Some kleptomaniacs may...
by Dr. Agresti | Apr 21, 2021 | Blog
Folie à deux is a psychiatric syndrome in which symptoms of a delusional belief are projected from one individual to another. The same syndrome shared by more than two people may be called folie à trois, folie à quatre, folie en famille or even folie à...
