Hrithik Roshan’s sister Sunaina Roshan has often spoken about her health journey, from overcoming cervical lymphoma to reversing grade 3 fatty liver disease. Her social media is now a space where she shares insights on nutrition, healing and self-growth. In a new Instagram video, the author and wellness advocate candidly discussed another ongoing challenge: social anxiety.
Why she stepped away from social media
Opening up about her experience, she wrote, “I still have moments where my legs shake and my mind runs faster than it needs to… but I’ve also learned that stepping back doesn’t make me fragile. It makes me unbreakable, because I’m choosing myself. If you feel this way too, I’m right here with you. We’re all figuring it out, one breath at a time.”In the video, Sunaina explained how deeply social anxiety affects her everyday interactions. “You know, social anxiety is something a lot of us deal with, even if you don’t talk about it. It’s that uncomfortable feeling before you enter a room. It’s overthinking each and every conversation. It’s worrying about being judged even when nobody’s actually judging you… I’ve dealt with it, too. In fact, I still sometimes do,” she said.
The coping practices helping her heal
Describing her physical symptoms, she added, “When I have too many people around me, my legs shiver, they go numb, and they feel unstable. So, I need to hold on to someone for support and honestly because of this I’ve been away from social media.”Sunaina also shared the coping tools that have helped her find stability: taking breaks from social media, journaling, meditation, gentle self-talk and regular therapy sessions. “So sometimes stepping back is the only way to breathe,” she said. She ended her message with reassurance for anyone going through similar experiences, “If you feel this way, you’re not alone. Be gentle with yourself because we are all figuring it out.”
