by Dr. Agresti | May 25, 2022 | Blog
Personality Disorders, part 3 Hello, people! In last week’s blog, we talked about the cause of personality disorders, sort of the nature versus nurture debate, and how both genetics and environment play a role in developing these disorders. We also discussed some of...
by Dr. Agresti | May 25, 2022 | Blog
The Dark Side of ADHD Hello, people, welcome back to the blog! This week, we’re continuing our discussion on the dark side of ADHD, with a look at gender differences within the disorder. Before we get to that, I want you to imagine this: Little Janie sits quietly at...
by Dr. Agresti | May 25, 2022 | Blog
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment Today I want to thoroughly explain obsessive compulsive disorder, because it is a seriously life altering condition that is frequently misunderstood. We have all heard people refer to friends or family as...
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...
