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Should I make it?? (Anxiety Issues)
*** I'm so sorry that this is a little bit of reading, but please read. I am so confused. ***
Okay, so I realize this is sort of a weird question, but I need advice on if I should do this or not. It'll sound weird at first, but please bare with me.
A little background about me; I'm 15, in my first year of highschool. I have extreme anxiety and social anxiety (Which explains why I'm even asking this question in the first place).
Now for the question. I can't decide if I should make a personal instagram account. I am in a "special" private program at school (Due to the anxiety), and I have absolutely no friends at all. I only go outside once a week for school. Yes, I know it's depressing, but I'm at a tough point in my life that I'm currently trying to get cured for. Anyways, I don't know if I should make a personal instagram account and here is why; I am afraid of someone stealing my pictures and impersonating me. I am also afraid because I was bullied in elementary school and a little in junior high. I'm afraid of getting bullied on there too or something. I know, I know.
I'm still thinking about it. I wouldn't post any pictures of me at all (At ALL) except for my profile picture. I would follow old friends and stuff like that. That may sound awkward but yeah. Should I? I'd really just post things I'm interested in or whatever if that makes sense. Please help me make a decision, I'm so stumped.
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Hey there beautiful! I completely agree with Elize, in going for it! Making a move and creating an instagram will help you to socialize and interact with others with similar interests. I believe this would be a great way for you to be open minded and spend time taking photos of things that matter to you, that will attract others who enjoy your photos. Creating an instagram will reveal your character and what you are all about! I think it is a great idea for you to not post photos of yourself if you are worried about them being stolen or being copied. Sounds to me like you absolutely want to create an instagram profile for yourself, or else you wouldn't have brought it up in the first place. Just think about if you decide to not create an instagram, you will always be wondering "what if" I had created an instagram. Whatever you decide to do, you deserve to open up and be yourself.
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Thats the great thing! You dont have to post anything you dont want to. Yet you can still socialize and comment to others. (And you were saying how what if people steal your pics and impersonate you...thats because they probably think you are beautiful and would love to be you...not that you want that but come on!) I also believe that its a great first step. But if you are still questioning it I suggest flipping a coin, and before you look at the coin think about which answer you are hoping for... and that is the decision you should make.
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Hi! Doesn't sound weird at all. Stealing pictures, identity theft, cyber bullying etc? They are real. However, huge numbers of people use and enjoy social media like Instagram day in, day out. Witout any problems. We can of course limit the potential damage violation of our social media accounts can actually cause with some fairly simple steps. Regarding how much information you make public, filtering the information (which parts would be able to be used maliciously against you). As an example, you chat about your two-week holiday and post pictures when you're safely back home, NOT before you go or while you're there. So no crook can think "She's away...I'll go and rob her house!" Of course you'll already have been clever and made sure your profile and chats NEVER mention your actual physical address anyway. Savvy??
Here's your mission. If you choose to accept it!! Do plenty of web searches in advance based on 'how to keep yourself safe on social media'. There'll be loads of articles out there giving information, advise, hints and tips. READ THEM keep them in mind and do what they say. THEN create your account and get going.
You're DEAD RIGHT. It's the anxiety that's making such a mountain out of your decision. It's like a guided-missile mate! Like it's got some freaky way of identifying your fears and insecurities and targetting them. Amplifying them, and blowing them up out of all proportion. I'm afraid that's what anxiety does, amongst other things.
Social media is a great way of staying in touch while your anxiety problems are making reinforing old and making new relationships 'difficult'. You can chat, swap pictures, share your worries and your good experiences. Stay socially functional. (The clue's in the name 'social media' eh??). Chatting with old friends about things you're interested in? Finding out what's changed and what's the same? That's what most people do on the sites a lot of the time, so what are you worrying about? Post pics or don't post pics as you feel inclined. Follow the 'nothing you wouldn't show your mum' guideline. Then if someone copies and pastes the photo....so what?? I think you should run with it. And have fun.
Any help?? X
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