I've been dealing with trolls a lot lately, some of my content has been stolen and I've received really upsetting messages. My family is saying, 'If it's going to stress you out this much, just close it down,' but it's become something like my job now. Do you think I should quit, or should I continue while protecting my personal space?
I was also managing a page for a while. Content kept getting stolen, and I was receiving ridiculous messages in my DMs. Honestly, my mental health took a hit at one point, so I shut it down. But it wasn't my job back then, so it was easy for me. Your situation is obviously different.
I've been in a similar situation, and for me, the work stress added to it while I was working at a desk. Those troll messages were stressing me out so much that I couldn't sleep. You know, like you said about work, maybe taking a break for a while would be good for you to recover. 😐
If you’re going to continue, my suggestion is to completely turn off DMs. Work with a logo to prevent content theft, to be honest, that risk is always there on social media. You can also take a 1-2 week break with your family and talk about how you feel.
I think you’re right. Stress is not something to accept. It's nice that you define it as work, but in the end, what you call work should be something that makes you feel better; it has really worn you out. 🙃
Social media content creation is a serious effort but also a very exhausting medium. Setting boundaries is essential. For example, steps can be taken such as not opening DMs, setting a weekly time limit, and seeking support from a professional if necessary. In such situations, family support is also important.
I've closed a few DMs for now. But I still haven't found a solution regarding content theft. My family says to take a break, but when I do, it piles up even more, and it feels like starting again becomes more stressful.
What do you mean by saying the content was stolen? Did you seek justice, like reporting copyright infringement? Also, if your family insists so much, have you ever tried to explain to them why you are so attached?
you're putting in effort, and it would be very unfair to give up due to a platform or people who disregard your boundaries. If you see it as work, it's your right to create an environment that values your worth. But both you and your surroundings should be able to find a common solution 🙄
I'm thinking, why doesn't your family see this as a job? For example, is there a financial benefit? Or do they want you to engage in something other than social media? I think you should talk to them one-on-one; there must be some other reasons 😂
