Okay, so, let’s talk about this whole social media mess. I’ve been going through it lately, and man, it’s rough. A few weeks back, I posted this picture of myself on Instagram, just a regular selfie, you know? And the comments started rolling in. Some were nice, but then there were these others, picking apart everything about how I looked. It really got to me, I won’t lie.
I started feeling super self-conscious. I mean, I deleted the picture, but those comments, they just stuck with me. I found myself avoiding social media altogether, which is crazy because I used to love connecting with people online. It felt like no matter what I did, someone would always have something negative to say.
So, I decided I needed to do something about it. I couldn’t just let these trolls win, right? First thing I did was talk to my best friend about it. Just getting it off my chest helped a ton. She reminded me that those people don’t know me, and their opinions shouldn’t matter.
Reaching Out For Help
Then, I thought about maybe seeing a therapist. I wasn’t sure at first, but I found this site online that has therapists who specialize in this kind of stuff, like, helping teens deal with online bullying and all that. I read through some reviews, about 60 or so, and they seemed legit. So, I signed up. I figured, why not give it a shot?
It’s been a few sessions now, and honestly, it’s been helping. My therapist is cool, really gets it. We’ve been working on ways to build my confidence back up and not let those negative comments get to me. One thing she told me was to limit my time on social media, which I’ve been doing. It’s tough, but it’s getting a little better each time.
- Talking about it: Just getting your feelings out there helps a lot.
- Consider therapy: There are people who can help with this type of stuff.
- Limit social media: You don’t need to be on it 24/7.
I’m still working on it, you know? It’s not like I’m suddenly immune to the negativity, but I’m learning to deal with it better. I’m trying to focus on the positive stuff, the people who actually care about me, and not let the haters drag me down. It’s a process, but I’m getting there.
I am sharing my experience with all of you. I hope it can be helpful for anyone who is experiencing a similar situation.
