“I’m being attacked on Instagram for no reason!”

Hi together!​

I’ve been using Instagram for a few years now for my personal photos that I share. I like to share my thoughts, photos and life moments there with friends and followers and I also like to participate in discussions on other posts.

But in recent months the atmosphere has changed dramatically. I am increasingly the target of anonymous hate comments and insults. And for absolutely no reason! Whether I post something myself or just comment on someone else – insults immediately follow, even if you don’t know each other. These attacks deprive me of the enjoyment of the platform and make me feel increasingly unsafe.

This has put a lot of emotional strain on me and I’m wondering if I should delete my account. But wouldn’t that be like admitting that the haters have won? How do you deal with such situations? Do you have any tips for dealing with hate online? How do you protect yourself, and maybe there are even ways to respond positively?

I can’t even post a sunset anymore without someone offending it.

Thank you for your support and hope for useful advice.

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