With the abrupt stoppage of the monthly returns, on their life-saving investments made with Amber Dalal coming to a halt since February/ March, many senior citizens, single mothers, and widows are finding themselves in a financial lurch. Uncertainty of getting their money back, and the guilt of having referred Dalal to their extended families and friends, are also causing additional mental stress, and anxiety among the duped investors.

City-based psychiatrists caution these investors to go slow and stop blaming themselves for the wrong happenings. Psychologists and Psychiatrists, caution that any behavioural change or mood swings, should not be ignored, and timely help may prevent any untoward happening of causing self-harm, including assisting in overcoming issues of anxiety and uncertainties within the families.