Consultant Psychiatrist Dr. Pawan Sharma

04/07/2025

🚨 Stress ≠ Mental Illness! 🚨

Feeling overwhelmed by life’s challenges? That’s stress — a normal reaction to pressure, not a mental illness. Confusing the two only adds stigma and confusion.

🧠 Want to understand the real difference?
💡 Learn how to recognize stress and when to seek help for mental health issues.

Read my latest blog for clear, no-nonsense facts 👉

Understanding the Difference: Stress vs Mental Illness Stress is a natural response to life’s challenges and day-to-day changing environments— like exams, deadlines, money worries, or family problems. But many people wrongly think that feeling stressed means they have a mental illness. According...

20/06/2025

Trust Science, Not Trends

In today’s digital age, anyone can sound like a mental health expert. From YouTube videos and Instagram reels to blog posts and talk shows, we are surrounded by advice claiming to “heal your trauma,” “fix your anxiety,” or “reprogram your brain in 7 days.” This trend is known as Pop Ps...

15/06/2025

बारम्बारको दुखाइ? Somatic Symptom Disorder (SSD) को बारेमा जानौ

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12/06/2025

28/05/2025

There are various myths and misconceptions about anxiety. Here is a blog on a few FAQs of Anxiety disorders.

Anxiety is a natural response to stress, but when it becomes persistent, overwhelming, or affects daily functioning, it may indicate an anxiety disorder. As a practicing psychiatrist, I often encounter patients who suffer silently, unsure of what’s happening to them. Here are the most frequently a...

20/05/2025

17/05/2025

Talking to self may be a sign of mental illness

तर कतिपय असामान्य कारण हुन्छन्। जसले यो मानसिक रोग हो कि भनेर देखाउँछ।

16/05/2025

Many myths about depression delay treatment.

Depression is not just sadness. While everyone feels low at times, clinical depression is a serious mental health condition.

07/05/2025

Confused About Psychiatry? We've Got Answers. 🌟
🧠💬 Psychiatry FAQ – Simplified, Clarified, Demystified!

👉 Feature: A series of handpicked collections of frequently asked questions in psychiatry – from medications and myths to mental illness management.

How is a psychiatrist different from a psychologist? A psychiatrist is a medical doctor with an MD degree or equivalent who can diagnose mental illnesses, prescribe medications, and provide various forms of therapy. They are first trained in general medicine and surgery, i.e., MBBS, after which they...

03/05/2025

What to do and what to expect while you are visiting a psychiatrist for the first time in Nepal

Seeking mental health support is a brave and important step. If you’re preparing for your first psychiatrist appointment in Nepal, this guide will help you understand the process, what to expect, and how to make the most of your visit. Remember: seeing a psychiatrist is not a sign of weakness—it...

17/04/2025

Hey Moms & Dads! 👋
📢 Now Open in Mid-Baneshwor – KIDS Clinics
Headed by Dr. Pusp Raj Awasthi (MD, DM - Pediatric Critical Care, PGIMER Chandigarh)
A leading pediatric expert with extensive experience in treating ill children.

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• Paediatric illness and infectious disease.
• Respiratory problem like pneumonia, Asthma, Bronchiolitis, Chronic Bronchitis.
• Immunization.
• Nutritional and growth monitoring counseling.

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