Although social media It’s full of opportunities for influencers, businesses, and startups, it’s also full of people who want to pull others down to make themselves feel better. Something similar happened with Lost Hum Kaha Star. Ananya Pandey He has been facing trolling since his debut in Student of the Year 2. She recently spoke about how she would be ‘broken’ and not want to go on set and work because she felt she was ‘not good enough’. During his early years in Bollywood.

In a recent interview with Barkha Dutt’s We The Women, the Call Me Bey actress was asked if being called ‘Nepo Baby’ affects her mental peace, when she revealed that she has faced a lot of hate comments on social media. He had to undergo therapy to deal with it.

“I have taken therapy before, I am just not as regular now. I couldn’t express my feelings. I just felt very, very sad. The thing with which I sometimes feel mental health And social media, is that you can read something in that moment and you may not realize that it’s affecting you, because you think ‘I’m fine right now, I’m having a good day, I In the car, I’m busy’. I’ll read a comment and ignore it. But after a few weeks, it may still be present somewhere in your subconscious and things like this really pile up. With therapy, I was able to strengthen my emotions and express my thoughts a little better.

When asked about the worst way she was trolled, she remembered that everything and anything people believed about her was a lie. She said that during her early days in Bollywood, someone had created an account about her saying that the actress had lied about her education and getting into college.

“When I started, in my first year (in films), someone created a fake account on Instagram, and they started writing that they were in school with me and said that I had talked about my education and getting into college. Had lied. At first, I was like, ‘Nobody’s going to believe this.’ But people believed it… Sometimes, I definitely don’t want to be on social media. When I was in school, I was called everything from hunchback to flat chested, chicken legged and hairy. But we were in a bubble, and now, because of social media, even small voices can spread around the world, and it’s definitely a scary time.

Like Ananya Panday, social media can affect anyone’s mental health. Although trolling is unethical and can be costly, no one can stop trollers. Therefore, to keep our mental health in check, there are some daily practices that we can follow.

5 Daily Practices to Take Control of Mental Health and Ignore Trollersmorning mindfulness or meditation

Start your day with a mindfulness exercise or meditation. Spending 10-15 minutes focusing on your breathing or meditating can increase emotional resiliency and help you stay centered, making it easier to block out negativity, including online trolling.

Practice affirmations or positive self-talk to build self-esteem and a stronger sense of self-worth. Remind yourself that trolls’ opinions are often a reflection of their own insecurities, not your reality.

Set specific hours of the day to stay away from social media. This helps reduce the risk of negative comments and gives you time to focus on real-life connections, hobbies or self-care.

Engage in at least 30 minutes of physical activity every day. Exercise releases endorphins, “feel-good” hormones, which reduce stress and improve your mood. This makes it easier to remain unaffected by online negativity.

gratitude journaling

At the end of the day, write down 3-5 things you are grateful for. Focusing on the positive aspects of your life will help you increase your sense of satisfaction and keep your mental health in check, making it easier to ignore trolls.

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