Happiful October 2019
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AFTER THE ATTACK…<br />
Once you’ve carried out the<br />
practical steps of dealing with<br />
a troll, it’s time to consider<br />
the emotional implications.<br />
Here are some tips to help you<br />
recover.<br />
Give your feelings some<br />
space. It’s OK to feel angry and<br />
upset. Be honest with those<br />
around you, allow yourself to<br />
feel sad, and be supported.<br />
Step away from technology.<br />
Taking a break from the<br />
online world can be incredibly<br />
beneficial, especially after<br />
experiencing trolling. Take a<br />
day or two to reconnect with<br />
your offline life, and enjoy the<br />
break.<br />
Focus on positive<br />
engagement instead.<br />
Social media can be a dark<br />
place sometimes, but it can<br />
also be beautiful. Try to focus<br />
on the positive engagement<br />
you get from social media,<br />
and keep screenshots of<br />
positive or funny moments<br />
you want to remember.<br />
Look after yourself.<br />
After a troll attack, your<br />
mental health may feel<br />
more vulnerable. Focus on<br />
self-care, and if you need<br />
professional support, get in<br />
touch with a counsellor.<br />
Harassment and bullying<br />
are never OK,<br />
no matter<br />
what form<br />
they take.<br />
Remember<br />
this, and<br />
know you’re<br />
not alone. If<br />
we all work<br />
harder to be<br />
kind online,<br />
one day,<br />
trolls will<br />
join us.<br />
Before you know it,<br />
you’re in a tug of<br />
war situation,<br />
where no one wins<br />
WHAT DOES THE LAW SAY?<br />
In the UK there are a number of laws that can be<br />
applied to cyberbullying or harassment, including<br />
the Defamation Act 2013, and the Protection of<br />
Harassment Act 1997. Visit citizensadvice.org.uk<br />
to find out more.
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