by Dr. Agresti | May 25, 2022 | Blog
Delusional disorder is an uncommon psychiatric condition in which patients present with circumscribed symptoms of non-bizarre delusions, but with the absence of prominent hallucinations and no thought disorder, mood disorder, or significant flattening of affect. For...
by Dr. Agresti | May 25, 2022 | Blog
Freaky Phobias, part deux Hello, people- I hope everyone had a great weekend! Last week, I introduced the subject of phobias, and we’ll continue that discussion today. Fear is an important evolutionary tool, allowing humans to survive dangerous encounters and develop...
by Dr. Agresti | May 25, 2022 | Blog
N-acetyl Cysteine… New Miracle for Bipolar? Hello, people… hope everyone is well! In last week’s blog, I introduced you to N-acetyl cysteine, or NAC, an amino acid supplement that’s garnering some serious attention in shrinky circles, as it has shown major potential...
by Dr. Agresti | May 25, 2022 | Blog
The Dark Side of OCD Hello, people… hope everyone had an awesome weekend! Was it perfect? Because last week, we talked about POCD, perfectionism OCD. This subtype is pretty self explanatory; it’s the obsession with being perfect. Perfectionism is a little unusual, as...
by Dr. Agresti | May 25, 2022 | Blog
by Mark G. Agresti, M.D. Panic Disorder is a condition that can affect anyone including residents of West Palm Beach. Panic disorder is an anxiety disorder characterized by recurring severe panic attacks. It may also include significant behavioral change lasting at...
by Dr. Agresti | May 25, 2022 | Blog
The Dark Side of OCD Hello, people~ welcome back to the blog! The last few installments, we’ve been talking about some of the more unusual subtypes or presentations of OCD. Last week, I told you about POCD, pedophilia OCD. This is a devastating harm based subtype that...
