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Here you can read and understand other young people’s experiences and stories. If you feel inspired or able to, you can share your story here.

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  • Mental health

    Instagram can be so toxic! The amount of hateful comments towards the LGBTQIA community is disgustin…

  • Mental health

    I wouldn’t say Instagram was the cause of my daughter’s anorexia but it provided a constant bombardm…

  • Social media addiction

    I use Instagram to disassociate and because of this never really learnt how to cope with my feelings…

  • Mental health

    I enjoy using IG as curated timeline of photos from travels, as I’m currently living overseas. I als…

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  • Grief

    I lost my dad recently and have chosen to follow certain profiles which help me relate better to the…

  • Mental health

    I know that instagram is designed to keep me scrolling and keep me coming back for more, but no amou…

  • Body Image

    I started using Insta when I was 13. I had unrestricted access to the internet, and I already had a …

  • Mental health

    When I was 15 I was struggling with self-harm and suicidal thoughts. I started seeking triggering co…

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  • Body Image

    Part of me likes instagram for the funny videos in reels, I do enjoy that side of it. I don’t like…

  • Self-esteem

    Instagram can be fun to keep up with my friends and share my favourite pictures, but I feel so much …