I’m a content creator of years dealing with hate, i wanna end it

Hi, i truly hope everyone reading this is safe and at peace.

I’m going to start by saying ive been making content for many years now, ive never once received anything from it , except feeling very proud of the work i did, i love taking photos of products and making commentary and review videos online, i created accounts on multiple social media platforms using my creator handle name, connected accounts on facebook, and especially instagram and youtube etc, they are public, and my main topics are in a semi-niche community, and i shared lots of information on said products, lost media , others have learned from my content etc, i have brought to the table: content, mostly kindness and contribution…i have showcased support to other creators in the space, given shout outs, and ive never received it back, which in itself is fine, however, all i wanted was simple human respect, no jealousy in my community, no crazy nonsense or drama or rudeness…and i have tried being respectful but honest too, then i recall this is the internet and simply being what i see as correct isn’t the same for all and people do not care about mental health…

I haven’t usually shown my face online, but during the times i have , i now regret that fear i always had, incase someone screenshot it, or has it saved, as i am now dealing with a content creator who seems to be starting out, adamant to grow, they are from another country and continent, and are obsessively stalking me online, they have made weird posts about ridiculous stuff when all i ever was, was nice to them, and when i finally made a post exposing their behaviour, after enough harassment was enough, they blew up, and started making full-on hate posts publicly about me, stitching photos of me on stuff etc, all of this is public on their account.

I reported this all and the websites dont remove any of it, every day i wake up to another instagram account posting about the drama, or a twitter post sharing the post i made exposing the creep and his hateful response…my accounts as a content creator are public, otherwise i wouldn’t get to share my work, if i made them private , i am sure id give him amo to post about, you see the paranoia and fear i now live in?

I have worked so hard behind the scenes on some really amazing images i was scheduling months prior to all of this , to post, im really proud of how they turned out, but now my mental health is really bad, ive been dealing with shit in my real life , deep shit i cannot even simply talk to a therapist too cause it costs money and i am in a conservative town, and content creating was my form of escapism, now i just…

i dont know, honestly i dont like the community i am part of, i wanna speak out , but if i do, if i message people i seem like a baby whining, or dramatic, so is silence my only option? Literally “suffer in silence” , i keep seeing hate posts about me that are completely defamatory, and i cant do anything about it , in person in real life, people are seeing me miserable, its even affecting my already unwell mother, and i am even suici-dal , so i just, i need human empathy and some words of wisdom…reddit isnt the best place either but its all ive got… :( now what do i do with the work i had lined up? And what of my online name that has now been linked to a psycho user , fml…

And i have them blocked, ive gone back and fourth mentally on if i should unblog and just ask for mercy that they remove the hate posts but i believe from their behaviour profile, that this creator will just mock it even more and then block me back.

Comments

HitxLerr•about 2 months ago•3

Real talk, long-term content creation can become emotionally exhausting in a way that people outside the space rarely understand lol. Constant exposure to feedback, negativity, and performance metrics can slowly wear down even creators who genuinely love what they do. Creating distance from comments and engagement loops for a while is honestly a really healthy strategy haha. The brain isn’t built to process nonstop public opinion all day, especially right after posting when emotions are already heightened. Tbh, protecting your mental space and building boundaries around social media usually matters just as much as improving the content itself. Longevity as a creator often comes from learning how to separate your self-worth from the daily noise fr.

eaglasco•about 2 months ago•3

I am so sorry you're going through this.

I work extensively in the creator economy. There's quite a lot I can say about this, probably way too much for a Reddit comment. Bottom line: while your feelings are totally valid and understandable, nothing involving social media is ever worth valuing over your own life. You are so, so much more important than anything to do with the internet. If you really feel like this, then I highly recommend you take a break from all SM immediately and totally disconnect yourself from it for a while.

Social media was something that used to be fun for you but is now dreadful. If this current situation did not exist, would it be back to being a form of escapism for you? Would you still want to be a content creator? I think that is important to ask yourself and identify the answer.

If you'd like, feel free to DM me if you ever want to talk. You can talk about anything with me. You desperately need a support system, as your current one is basically non-existent. There are no strings attached. I just believe that more people should be supportive of others in digital spaces and I'm simply trying to do my part. Regardless of what you decide, I hope you feel better and find a sustainable solution to what's troubling you. Please take care of yourself.

SaltyBeech260•about 2 months ago•2

You are so much more worthy than what you are experiencing on social media. It may seem that you are all over, but you are probably just getting those posts because of the algorithm.

From personal experience I can tell you that this is just a blip in your life. Look at your life as a timeline. Let’s say you live to 75. If you drew that on a piece of paper and marked out this situation as even a full year, how much space would it take up on the line? Almost nothing.

This situation may seem like the world is crashing down around you. It’s not. It’s temporary. Do not give up. Don’t give others the power to get you down.

I own a marketing agency so I truly understand all sides of this. I haven’t started my own professional accounts because I’m worried about the same thing. Someone gets jealous and then it’s a giant toxic mess.

Can you at least take a break? Or can you walk away completely? I know that may seem like you are letting the others win, but you can reframe that in your mind. You are doing what’s best for YOU.

Think if this were in the real life. Would someone come to your home every day and say something nasty to your face? No. Social media gives someone the chance to be nasty and hidden behind a screen.

If you are in the US call 988 if you are suicidal. They can help. ❤️

Agreeable_Elk4529•about 2 months ago•2

You deserve safety and peace, not fear. This isn’t whining but survival. Your life, your health and your boundaries are worth more than any social media presence.

dhanushganta•about 2 months ago•1

Most people online are far less invested in this drama than it feels right now

Swimming_Ad3099•about 2 months ago•1

This makes me so sad for you wth is wrong with people x

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