Misha Agrawal, a popular content creator with over 359K Instagram followers, tragically died by suicide just two days before her 25th birthday. Her death has reignited a painful conversation around the dark side of social media, where metrics like likes and followers often become mistaken for self-worth.
Social Media Impact
According to the family, the sudden drop in Misha's Instagram followers and YouTube subscribers has affected her so badly. The last wallpaper reportedly made visible her state of mind, showing how the digital numbers became her sole purpose in life.
The Internet Is Not Reality
While she was struggling to reach a certain number of subscribers and dealing with her issues, she was active on social media, which clearly shows the virtual world is different from reality.
Data You Must Know
As per the research by the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) of 2022, 65% of Indian teenagers said they felt inadequate for the occasion since they were comparing themselves to peers and celebrities.
Taapsee Pannu Reaction
The actress Taapsee Pannu offered her condolences and sympathy that this obsession with virtual validation is increasingly common and dangerous.
Reel VS Real
The blurred lines between the reel and the real. With curating content being a daily performance, many creators silently battle issues like burnout, self-doubt, and isolation behind the lens of filters and captions. It
What To Do?
It is important to teach your kids that social media validation is not the ultimate goal in life. By limiting their screen presence to even celebrating their real-life wins, one should monitor their kids, especially teenagers.
Disclaimer
This is for informational and awareness purposes only. If you or someone you know is struggling, please seek help from a qualified mental health professional or support service.