Killer Reels: Low Self-Esteem Driving People To Fatal Stunts | Doctor's Perspective

New Delhi: A deeply shocking and concerning video of a 23-year-old woman on Tuesday emerged from Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (earlier known as Aurangab).

woman named Shweta Survase, who was getting her video recorded by a friend of hers, for posting it as a reel on social media while trying her hand at driving, died after she accidentally pressed accelerator of her car while in reverse mode and plunged into a 300-feet deep gorge and died.

"Survase tried her hand at driving while her friend Shivraj Mule was shooting a video. She accidentally pressed accelerator while car was in reverse gear. vehicle slid back, broke a crash barrier, and plunged into valley. It took an hour for rescuers to reach her and vehicle. She was declared de on arrival at a nearby hospital," Khutab police station official told news agency PTI.

Unfortunately, this isn't first ever mishap that has resulted in death of youngsters following ir obsession with social media. In several instances, youngsters have lost ir lives just to post content on social media for 'likes,' validation or to even stay ‘relevant.’

Republic spoke with Dr Sudhir Bhave, a prominent psychiatrist from Central India, who shed light on dark side of social media and explained reasons behind obsessive behaviour of youngsters towards se platforms.

What's Urge?

Dr Bhave speaking on 'urge' of youngsters to indulge in such acts, said, “re are different kinds of people. Majorly one who suffers from low self-esteem. Such individuals seek validation through social media hence y keep posting such things on it.”

He ded, "Likewise, re are people who undertake such risks and post same on social media just for thrill or venture." Bhave said that desire for thrill overrides ir sensibilities.

Dr Bhave also stated that such individuals fail to perceive 'danger' of engaging in se activities as ir wisdom and social judgment take a back seat.

When and How To Hit Pause Button?

Dr Bhave highlighted that individuals who can recognise risks associated must avoid such acts and heavy engagements on social media.