Dr. Shamsah Sonawalla

I visited Dr.Sonawalla after visiting 4-5 Psychiatrist and Psychologist and having exhausted most of my savings at a time when I was going through the most difficult phase of my life. I have never experienced such intense Anxiety and Depression & Regular headaches, due to low self-esteem, work stress and pressure which made it worse. I never imagined my life to be in a situation where simple things like talking to friends & family, getting up from my bed and leaving home for work or even talking to my colleagues at work would seem like a big challenge due to constant negative overthinking. Every day seemed like the most unpleasant dream and I started having suicidal thoughts since it would be the best option to end this chaos since there was no support system for me emotionally and financially.

However, I thought of giving it another chance with Dr. Sonawalla. I first visited her in Feb 2019. I had taken medications previously and was never satisfied with the results because they were not having much effect on my health, nonetheless, when I met Dr.Sonawalla, she patiently listened to me and was very empathic towards my experiences although I was a bit hyperactive back then and was struggling with words and explaining her my condition. She advised me to give her at least a year and that her prescriptions will definitely improve my condition.

I waited patiently since I had no other option and after 2-3 months I felt a difference in my health and overall mood and personality, it felt like a breath of new life. I independently started with CBT, Yoga & Mindfulness meditation after that and it started having a positive impact coupled with her medications.

Looking back and comparing my life back then, I can confidently say that the quality of my life has drastically improved and I firmly believe that God did send Dr. Sonawalla as an angel into my life and I can never thank her enough for all the changes that have come into my life for which I will be forever grateful. She is always in my prayers for the generosity she exhibits and the efforts she put in emotionally just as a mother would for her child.

The doctor is extremely calm, compassionate, has good listening skills ,and communicates very effectively about the possible causes of bipolar and medication. She motivates very well to the patient and creates a very good understanding about the ailment . She is very alert about relapses that could occur while the patient is taking medication .

She is a renowned doctor whose extremely caring about patients visiting her. The doctor has a very pleasant personality and is extremely caring. She creates a very good psychological awareness amongst members of the society .

The doctor tries to control and monitor your mind very efficiently.

My family has given me lot of mental support due to the educational awareness she creates. My mom has understood my ailment so well because of the doctor’s quality training she gives me so much love,patience,and endurance. My mom and I have a good rapport with the doctor . It has been almost 7 years since I am seeing her and with every treatment I get better and better.

Our society considers such ailments to be a handicap but due to a doctor like her ,people have started envisioning strength and hope . This has made treatment possible if you take medicines without fail and you can get strength and support from your family. I sincerely urge each one of you to not loose hope and think this is a dead end. There is lot of scope for improvement and your health will get better.

Her staff is also very friendly and warm. They give timely calls and reminders about meeting the doctor or scheduling appointments. The staff is also very kind and attends to every patient . Dr Shamsah Sonawalla’s visit is worth every trip you come. She is extremely educated and well versed with all the scientific knowledge and is extremely a warm and a gentle yet strong woman I have encountered. I recommend this doctor to every person looking out to get better !

I want to tell you a story. A story of my struggle with depression and hope it helps others going through it and let them know they are not alone.

A lot of incidents in my life like accidents, financial failure, daughter’s health, and many other incidents got the better of me and one day 10 years ago, I had my first attack; like I would not

breath, shaky, dizzy, chest pain, sadness, hopelessness, life’s everyday tasks were difficult to handle and I would cry for no reason at all.

My family was very supportive but they also did not know how to deal with me. I was afraid of taking anti-depressant tablets because everyone told me it will have side effects. I tried many

alternative therapies, it would calm me for that time and then it would start again. In the end I felt I can’t carry on and so many negative thoughts would come my way. Then one fine day I realised I had to go to the psychiatrist and that is how I came to Dr. Shamsah Sonawalla at her TransMag Clinic. That day I felt I have come to the right place. She was calm, pleasant, patient and not judgmental. I felt I can be myself. She started me on small doses for my anxiety and depression. From then on I went for regular checkups and today I cant tell how I feel, I found a new life worth living. I thank her from the bottom of my heart. This is to just tell others who are suffering with depression and anxiety to take help from a doctor as you cant fight it alone.

No matter how dark it seems, the sun will always find its way to come out. There is light at the end of the tunnel.