Dr Pavan Sonar

29/09/2026

❤️ NOT EVERY THREAT TO YOUR HEART SHOWS UP ON A BLOOD TEST.

Sometimes, it is the stress you live with, the anger you hold on to, the anxiety that keeps you awake, the depression that drains you, or the addiction you struggle to overcome.

This World Heart Day, remember—heart health isn’t only about cholesterol, blood pressure and diet.

Chronic stress, anxiety, depression, uncontrolled anger, poor sleep and addictions can affect cardiovascular health—directly and through the lifestyle decisions we make every day.

Smoking, excessive alcohol, substance use, inactivity, unhealthy eating and repeatedly sacrificing sleep can gradually add to the burden on the heart.

🧠❤️ Protect your mind. Protect your heart.

Move every day.
Sleep adequately.
Eat mindfully.
Avoid to***co and other addictions.
Learn healthier ways to express and manage anger.
Don’t let chronic stress become your normal.
Stay connected with people who matter.
And seek professional help when anxiety, depression, anger or addiction becomes difficult to manage.

Taking care of your emotional health is also part of taking care of your heart.

This World Heart Day, let us make healthier choices—not out of fear, but out of respect for the life ahead of us. ❤️

Wishing you and your loved ones a healthy heart, a peaceful mind and a fulfilling life.

— Dr Pavan Sonar
Senior Psychiatrist, Mumbai

29/09/2026

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28/09/2026

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26/09/2026

Anxiety is not always “just overthinking.”
Sometimes, your body feels it before your mind recognises it.

❤️ Racing heartbeat or palpitations
😮‍💨 Shortness of breath or chest tightness
😵 Dizziness or feeling light-headed
🤢 Nausea, acidity, loose motions or “butterflies” in the stomach
💦 Sweating, trembling or shaky hands
🧠 Headache, heaviness or difficulty concentrating
💪 Muscle tension, neck/back pain
😴 Fatigue and disturbed sleep
🫥 Tingling, numbness or feeling strangely “unreal”

These physical symptoms can occur because anxiety activates the body’s fight-or-flight response. And because they feel so physical, many people repeatedly worry that something serious is wrong with their heart, brain or stomach.

Important: New, severe or unexplained physical symptoms should not automatically be assumed to be anxiety. Appropriate medical evaluation is important.

The good news? Anxiety disorders are treatable. With the right assessment, psychotherapy, lifestyle changes and medication when indicated, both the mental and physical symptoms can improve significantly.

📍 Dr Pavan Sonar
Senior Psychiatrist | Mumbai
Anxiety • Panic Attacks • Stress • Depression • OCD

If your medical reports are normal but your body keeps telling you, “Something is wrong…” — it may be time to look at anxiety too.

Your anxiety may be in your mind, but its symptoms can be very real in your body.

Save this Reel — someone may need to hear this today.

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26/09/2026

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25/09/2026

“My child is always on the phone!” 📱

But here’s a question for parents:

How often does your child see YOU without your phone?

Children learn screen habits not only from rules—but from watching us.

If we scroll during meals, check notifications while they’re talking, or spend every free moment looking at a screen, telling them “Put your phone away” sends a confusing message.

Try something simple:

📵 Screen-free meals
❤️ Phone down when your child talks
📚 Let them see you reading or pursuing hobbies
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Create daily screen-free family time
🌙 Keep phones away before bedtime

You don’t have to be a screen-free parent.

Just model the screen habits you want your child to develop.

Because children may ignore our advice…

but they rarely stop observing our behaviour.

— Dr Pavan Sonar
Psychiatrist | Child & Adolescent Mental Health

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22/09/2026

☕ Can your daily coffee make anxiety or panic worse?

For many of us, caffeine is part of the morning routine. It helps us feel awake, focused and energetic. But in some people—especially those already prone to anxiety or panic attacks—too much caffeine can produce sensations that feel remarkably similar to anxiety.

Caffeine stimulates the nervous system. It can increase heart rate, alertness, adrenaline, restlessness and trembling. Sometimes this leads to palpitations, racing thoughts, dizziness or rapid breathing—and these physical sensations themselves may trigger a panic episode.

The important point is that caffeine isn’t “bad” for everyone. Sensitivity varies enormously. Your sleep, stress level, genetics, medications and underlying anxiety can all influence how you respond.

If you notice anxiety consistently becoming worse after coffee, tea, cola or energy drinks, try reducing your intake gradually and observe the difference.

Sometimes a small lifestyle change can make a surprisingly meaningful difference. ☕🧠

Dr Pavan Sonar
Senior Psychiatrist, Sexologist & Life Coach | Mumbai

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21/09/2026