Is what I say kept private?

Yes. Your records and what you say stay confidential, as the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 requires. The rare exceptions, such as a serious risk to your safety, are explained at your first visit, before anything else.

Do I need a referral?

No. You can book directly, for yourself or for someone in your family.

Will I have to take medication?

Not necessarily. Medication is one option among several, and any decision about it is made with you, with the reasons laid out. Nothing is prescribed in a hurry.

Any past prescriptions or reports, and a list of the medicines you take now. For a video consultation, a quiet room where you won't be overheard.

Can I come with someone?

Yes. Bring whoever makes it easier. Part of the conversation may still be just the two of you, and that is normal.

Anxiety, panic and sleep problems: psychiatrist in Amritsar and online

Some worry is part of life. It becomes a problem when it stops you sleeping, follows you through the day, or makes your body feel under threat when nothing is wrong.

Anxiety and poor sleep usually feed each other, so I look at both together. Most people who come in with either get real relief, often without long-term medication.

What it can feel like

Lying awake going over the day, or tomorrow
Waking at 3 or 4 a.m. and not getting back to sleep
A racing heart, tight chest or breathlessness for no clear reason
Sudden waves of fear that peak within minutes (panic attacks)
Avoiding places or situations in case it happens again
Feeling tired but wired, irritable or on edge through the day

When it’s worth coming in

It has gone on for more than a few weeks
It is affecting your work, studies or relationships
You have started avoiding things you used to do
You rely on alcohol, sleeping tablets or your phone to get through the night

How I can help

The first visit is about understanding what is driving it: stress, habits, health, sleep patterns, or something that runs in the family. Physical causes, such as thyroid problems, are worth ruling out, and I will tell you if I think a test is needed.

Treatment usually starts with practical changes to sleep and daily routine, and ways of handling worry and panic that you can practise at home. When medication would genuinely help, I explain the options, the likely benefits and side effects, and how long you might take it.

Some sleeping tablets can become habit-forming if taken for long, so I use them sparingly, if at all.

At the clinic or on video

At the clinic: T-4/1345, Old Lakkar Mandi, opposite Singhania Hospital, Amritsar. Mon–Fri, 6pm–8pm. 30 minutes, ₹500.
On video: Anywhere in India, on Google Meet. Mon–Thu, 11am–8pm; Fri, 5pm–8pm. 30 minutes, ₹500.
Languages: English, Hindi, Punjabi, Telugu

Find a time Call +91 70090 28600

Questions

Is a panic attack dangerous?

A panic attack feels frightening, and can feel like a heart attack, but on its own it is not dangerous. If you have chest pain and are not sure what it is, get checked urgently first; once your heart is known to be healthy, panic can be treated well.

Will I need sleeping pills?

Usually not for long, and often not at all. Most sleep problems improve with changes to routine and with treating the worry behind them.