Living a life that is constantly under public eye, where your every movement, action and word is being scrutinized by the public can be daunting even for the most self-assured celebrity. Some celebrities victims of cyberbullying, however, have found ways to deal with cyberbullies it.
- Be careful who you befriend on social media. People may not be who they appear to be on these platforms. Do not post pictures and information that other people can use against you. Find safe sites to post your information.
Here in Shadee.Care we make sure that you are safe as we strive to ensure that our community has a positive experience and get all the good vibes they need for each day.
- Don’t respond to what the trolls say. Often, nasty comments are made to get a response from you and ignoring the bully will defeat their plans to get you down. Responding is also pointless if the bully hinds behind a false persona.
- Keep a record of the derogatory remarks so that you have evidence of what was said in case you need to raise the case to the authorities. Take a snapshot of the post with the name of the sender, date and social media platform visible.
- Change your social networking settings and block out the bully. Delete all information that was posted by the bully so that it does not create copycat behavior against you.
- Get help from forum moderators and report the abuse to the different Social Media site providers.
- Tell a more mature family member, friend or trusted adult and ask them to stand up for you.
- Upstanding Cyberbullying;
Often, we wonder why in a busy public space like social media, where everyone is looking at everyone else’s pages and comments but nobody says anything when a vicious comment is posted. Bystanders do not take the initiative to help the victim for many reasons.
- Unintentional bullying can happen when people crack a bad joke not knowing that the recipient is sensitive to the statement. Some make remarks in a fly without detailing what they really mean.
- While some express comments that are really a reflection of their own fears and anxious thoughts. If you have unintentionally said something that hurt someone, Apologise! Forgive yourself! And Be more mindful next time.
- “I can deal with it. I think maybe I’ve grown thicker skin and I just realised it’s OK, they might be going through something, they might be really upset or hurting. I choose to love. I don’t like hating on people. It’s exhausting and horrible. So, I’ve dealt with that by saying, ‘I’m turning it around. Come on my Instagram page. If you really do want to hate on me. I am just trying to spread love and positivity.” - Millie Bobby Brown

- Skipping school is another common effect of cyberbullying and can affect the mental health of young people who turn to substances like alcohol and drugs or violent behaviour to deal with their psychological and physical pain. Talking to a friend, family member or school counsellor you trust can be a first step to getting help.
- Talking to parents isn’t easy for everyone. But there are things you can do to help the conversation. Choose a time to talk when you know you have their full attention. Explain how serious the problem is for you. Remember, they might not be as familiar with technology as you are, so you might need to help them to understand what’s happening.
- It is important to listen to your friend. Why don’t they want to report being cyberbullied? How are they feeling? Let them know that they don’t have to formally report anything, but it’s crucial to talk to someone who might be able to help.