Alex Dimitriu, MD @SiliconPsychMD

From meditation to medication. Expertise in sleep medicine and psychiatry to optimize performance and happiness. siliconpsych.com Menlo Park, CA Joined March 2020

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Alex Dimitriu, MD @SiliconPsychMD

2 weeks ago

Tart cherry juice + magnesium can support sleep; lettuce water lacks real data. Keep elemental magnesium under 350 mg/day and skip sugar/caffeine at night. I share more insights in Popular Science: bit.ly/46vwn0N #Sleep #Magnesium

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Alex Dimitriu, MD @SiliconPsychMD

4 weeks ago

Aim for an 8-hour sleep window that yields ~7 hours of real sleep. Guard quality: tech off 2 hrs before bed, no late alcohol/big meals, cool dark room. Awake at 2 a.m.? I share more insights in US News & World Report: bit.ly/47BgxnG #SleepHealth #Insomnia #SleepTips

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Alex Dimitriu, MD @SiliconPsychMD

a month ago

Notice a new word or trend, and suddenly it’s everywhere? That’s the Baader-Meinhof phenomenon—your brain tuning into patterns it expects to see. I share more insights in Verywell Mind: bit.ly/3V0ICNu #Psychology #CognitiveBias #MentalHealth

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Alex Dimitriu, MD @SiliconPsychMD

2 months ago

If you wake up at night and can’t get back to sleep, try slow eye movements. Similar to EMDR therapy, they may activate your relaxation response. Avoid your phone. Focus on calm. More in my New York Post article: bit.ly/4opylbo #SleepTips #MindBodyHealth

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Alex Dimitriu, MD @SiliconPsychMD

2 months ago

Ritalin boosts alertness, but alcohol dulls it. Mixing them masks intoxication and can lead to overdrinking. If you're prescribed methylphenidate, think twice before combining it with alcohol. More here: bit.ly/4fhfACC #MedicationSafety #AlcoholAwareness

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Alex Dimitriu, MD @SiliconPsychMD

2 months ago

Sleep is more than hours—timing, rhythm, and quality matter. Regular sleep before midnight in a cool, dark, quiet room can help protect long-term health. I share more insights in Fox News Online: fxn.ws/45vuWz3 #SleepHealth #Wellbeing

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Alex Dimitriu, MD @SiliconPsychMD

2 months ago

Supplements like saffron, probiotics, and vitamin D may ease mild depression—but quality and dosing matter. Don’t try them all at once. Track what works and work with a healthcare provider. I spoke with @EverydayHealth: bit.ly/4om2QyW #DepressionSupport #MentalHealth

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Alex Dimitriu, MD @SiliconPsychMD

2 months ago

Want to take the sting out of anxiety? Try giving it a silly name. "Wacky Wanda" worked for one of my patients. It's about perspective—and taking back control. But always take symptoms seriously. Full article via HuffPost: bit.ly/3HcSiRO #MentalHealth #AnxietyRelief

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Alex Dimitriu, MD @SiliconPsychMD

2 months ago

Is your B12 supplement keeping you up at night? Energizing vitamins can throw off your sleep cycle. Get tested, not guesswork. bit.ly/4memag5 #B12 #SleepHealth #Supplements

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Alex Dimitriu, MD @SiliconPsychMD

2 months ago

Dr. Alex Dimitriu joins the Beyond Trauma podcast to talk about trauma, sleep, and the nervous system. Hear how psychiatry and sleep medicine overlap—and why it matters for healing. Listen now: openpr.com/news/4112937/d… #MentalHealth #SleepScience

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Alex Dimitriu, MD @SiliconPsychMD

2 months ago

Still scrolling in bed? That stimulation keeps your brain wired and sleep miles away. Aim for "tech off at ten" to let your mind wind down. More simple ways to beat insomnia in my latest interview: bit.ly/4kZpLwI #SleepTips #Insomnia

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Alex Dimitriu, MD @SiliconPsychMD

2 months ago

Anxiety makes us impatient—always seeking fast fixes. But real change takes time. Whether it's therapy or meds, stick with it for at least 2 months and track progress. Learn more here: huffpost.com/entry/4-ways-t… #AnxietySupport #MentalHealth

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Alex Dimitriu, MD @SiliconPsychMD

2 months ago

ADHD often goes unnoticed in women because it's less hyperactive & more inattentive. Think forgetfulness, disorganization, anxiety. If it affects you at home & work, structure helps—and so can professional support. substack.com/inbox/post/168… #ADHDinWomen #MentalHealth #FocusMatters

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Alex Dimitriu, MD @SiliconPsychMD

2 months ago

A 13.5-year study showed that following a Mediterranean diet may cut dementia risk by 24%. Long-term adherence matters—especially for women over 60. More insights in my interview with @mnt: tinyurl.com/3jb25kn7 #DementiaPrevention #BrainHealth

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Alex Dimitriu, MD @SiliconPsychMD

3 months ago

New episode: Dr. Alex Dimitriu joins Beyond Trauma to talk with @LaraLandYoga about the impact of trauma on sleep—and what can help. Listen now: Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/85-… Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/0rmAwh… #Sleep #Trauma #MentalHealth #Podcast

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Alex Dimitriu, MD @SiliconPsychMD

3 months ago

You’ve likely experienced it - that foggy feeling where simple decisions feel overwhelming. We often blame stress, lack of sleep, or too much coffee. But there’s a fascinating player in this mental clarity game that we’ve largely overlooked: your gut. open.substack.com/pub/doctoralex…

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Alex Dimitriu, MD @SiliconPsychMD

6 months ago

Sleep and a 10min (silent) break - boosts recall and performance. As Alan Watts once said "the human mind is like muddy water, leave it alone and it will settle itself." inc.com/jeff-haden/cog…