Dr. Kavita Sagarkar

Well to start off with I had no idea for 2 months that i had major anxiety problems, since my symptoms were quite weird. i had a constant pain in my chest, felt very nausea-tic, would throw up at times, had tremors all over my body at night, my vision was hazy, was getting jerkzss at night, would feels chills all over my body and could hardly sleep for 4 hours at night. I went to every doctor possible the Cardiologist the ENT specialist, Gastroenterologist, as every cramp over my chest over my heart was increasing my anxiety and i had no idea it was anxiety.

I honestly felt suicidal after not being diagnosed for a month and a half and with all these problems and without getting proper sleep as i was getting these tremors through the whole day. I was helpless and i just couldn't get the suicidal thought out of my head. IT was kinda like stuck and that mental battle was the toughest one i have felt in my life. I guess i was watched over by an angel to have survived this. And it was when my family doctor told me that you probably have major anxiety disorder and you need to see a psychiatrist.\nIt was when all hope was lost, I was like ok, lets see this angle as well. I looked up on the internet and reading the comments of everyone here just got the gut feeling that i needed to see Dr.Kavita Sagarkar. I met her and told her about my past history and the due to some family issue that i probably developed anxiety and told her my symptoms. it was a vicious cycle actually. She explained it to me what my problem was actually and assured me that i would be fine without a doubt. She gave me some medicines(seeing my state she had to) which were mild ones and i knew i had to take them coz i hadn't slept for more than 4 hrs a day for the past 2 months . I HAD LOST 11 KGS so my condition was horrendous.

Patients tend to get scared about the medicines a psychiatrist gives because of the general perception in society but trust me she knows the best whether you need one or not. I was initially scared and with a milder dose(like i wanted) i thought I would get better. but it relapsed and got back worse and I was getting frustrated and scared of the medicines she was providing.I thought it was messing my brain further(EVERYONE THINKS THIS... SO IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO HAVE FAITH IN THE DOCTOR ALWAYS)I couldn't believe that even after a month with the medicines my condition was still not improving and I really thought I wouldnt get better ever... And it was an eventual end.\nDr. Kavita told me that i had to trust her and the medicines shes gonna give me( as i was paranoid earlier)........i had anyways lost hope. i prayed to God and just took it...AND that was the turning point. she had given me a potent medicine and it did the trick....Its been 2 months i have been taking that medicine and with the love, patience and assurance that the doctor gave me...i started getting back to normalcy. I HAVE GAINED 6 KGS BACK I really owe my LIFE to this woman.

I couldn't have been in better hands.

PS: I Know I have written a lot but its only because I wanted to highlight all my problems and assure anyone who is reading the comments out there.... that there is Hope!! and her name is DR. KAVITA SAGARKAR :D ...\nAnd its all a phase and you will get better eventually. Trust the almighty... and the doctor too:)\n\n

I cannot be more thankful for finding Dr. Kavita! I first approached her for my issues with severe dysthymia, social anxiety & induced attacks. She has a very strong work ethic, is patient in listening to the issues and meticulous in analysing the problem source. On the face of it, it might seem that paying 3000 bucks for an hour is a lot, but from my cumulative experience with her for 2 years, I can more than confidently say that it is worth it. What particularly sets her apart is her approach to imparting therapy. I have had my share of therapists at one of the most reputed hospitals in India, and unlike their textbookish knowledge and mechanical methods, she is very natural in communicating some of the most complex psychological aspects to laymen like me. She won't ever give a biased opinion/ answer- neither affirm nor oppose my views and actions- and that's what I really like about her. I am still a WIP but I have come so far in my journey towards self-empowerment in these two years, thanks to Dr. Kavita!

I have been visiting Dr. Kavita for the last 4 years. I had been to around 5-6 therapists before I was referred to her by a friend and for the first time in forever it felt like a psychiatrist was giving me some concrete information to work with as opposed to telling me that 'oh it's okay to be angry' and things like 'maybe you should write about it.' Sure those methods might work for some people but I would much rather have an insight into my thought patterns and have someone equip me with the tools to deal with them. Dr K gives me just that. She's empathetic and yet will never indulge your maladaptive thoughts. She will give you the space and comfort that is required to overcome those thoughts and behaviors. She works with logic and provides reasoning for everything. What I love about therapy with her is that she never got me to take meds unnecessarily. Previous psychiatrists had flung meds in my direction without even speaking to me properly. She, on the other hand, has been patient with me and has always listened to my needs and requirements. Through out my therapy with her, she has always come to the conclusion that my predicament did not warrant medication. I have improved drastically in how I process things. I still have my low days but because of her I know I'll get over them. I have always recommended her to my friends, who have benefitted from her as well.