Popular social media influencer Misha Agrawal tragically took her own life, as confirmed by her sister in an Instagram post. The news of her passing on April 24, just days before her 25th birthday, has left her fans and followers in complete shock.
Her family announced the news on her official Instagram account, without disclosing the cause of her unexpected death. Recently, her sister Mukta Agrawal posted on Instagram, revealing that the influencer had been struggling with severe depression in the months leading up to her passing.
“My little baby sister had built her world around Instagram and her followers, with a single goal of reaching 1 million followers and gaining loving fans. When her followers started decreasing, she became distraught and felt worthless. Since April, she had been deeply depressed, often hugging me and crying, saying, Jijja, what will I do if my followers decrease? My career will be over,” she wrote in a post on Misha's official Instagram account.
Mukta Agrawal also revealed that the content creator had set a screenshot of her follower count on Instagram and YouTube as her phone wallpaper. In the post's caption, she wrote “Her Phone wallpaper says everything. Her only aim of life. Instagram is not a real world and followers are not real love, please try to understand this”, she wrote in post’s caption.
This moment is more than just about Misha—it highlights a hidden crisis that many young people are quietly going through. For parents, it serves as a reminder to truly understand their children, not only their accomplishments or outward smiles but also their unspoken emotional struggles.
Silent struggles
Mental health challenges often don't make dramatic appearances. Sometimes, they show up in missed meals, late-night scrolling, or a quiet shift after once-engaging conversations. The pressure to appear 'happy' online can hide true emotions. When a child seems "okay" but becomes more distant, loses interest in previously loved activities, or starts obsessing over online validation, it could be a sign of underlying distress. These aren't just habits—they are coping strategies for unspoken emotions.
Nurturing presence
Children flourish when they feel acknowledged for who they are, not just for their achievements. The constant pressure to excel—be it academically, socially, or online—can wear down a mind already struggling with self-doubt. A simple, non-judgmental dinner chat, a quiet hour of listening, or even just sitting together in silence can provide more comfort than any advice. At times, children don't need solutions—they just need a safe space.
If you or someone you know is having thoughts of self-harm, please seek help immediately. You can find resources in India here.
Her family announced the news on her official Instagram account, without disclosing the cause of her unexpected death. Recently, her sister Mukta Agrawal posted on Instagram, revealing that the influencer had been struggling with severe depression in the months leading up to her passing.
“My little baby sister had built her world around Instagram and her followers, with a single goal of reaching 1 million followers and gaining loving fans. When her followers started decreasing, she became distraught and felt worthless. Since April, she had been deeply depressed, often hugging me and crying, saying, Jijja, what will I do if my followers decrease? My career will be over,” she wrote in a post on Misha's official Instagram account.
Mukta Agrawal also revealed that the content creator had set a screenshot of her follower count on Instagram and YouTube as her phone wallpaper. In the post's caption, she wrote “Her Phone wallpaper says everything. Her only aim of life. Instagram is not a real world and followers are not real love, please try to understand this”, she wrote in post’s caption.
This moment is more than just about Misha—it highlights a hidden crisis that many young people are quietly going through. For parents, it serves as a reminder to truly understand their children, not only their accomplishments or outward smiles but also their unspoken emotional struggles.
Silent struggles
Mental health challenges often don't make dramatic appearances. Sometimes, they show up in missed meals, late-night scrolling, or a quiet shift after once-engaging conversations. The pressure to appear 'happy' online can hide true emotions. When a child seems "okay" but becomes more distant, loses interest in previously loved activities, or starts obsessing over online validation, it could be a sign of underlying distress. These aren't just habits—they are coping strategies for unspoken emotions.
Nurturing presence
Children flourish when they feel acknowledged for who they are, not just for their achievements. The constant pressure to excel—be it academically, socially, or online—can wear down a mind already struggling with self-doubt. A simple, non-judgmental dinner chat, a quiet hour of listening, or even just sitting together in silence can provide more comfort than any advice. At times, children don't need solutions—they just need a safe space.
If you or someone you know is having thoughts of self-harm, please seek help immediately. You can find resources in India here.
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