When social networks lead to depression, the testimony of an influencer • TNTV Tahiti Nui Télévision

When social networks lead to depression, the testimony of an influencer • TNTV Tahiti Nui Télévision
When social networks lead to depression, the testimony of an influencer • TNTV Tahiti Nui Télévision

Maud Teraiamano is a comedian and influencer. Aged 31, she formed the duo “Pukan’s Prada” with her partner Yepo.

« We discovered the comedy scene here in Polynesia, and in 2020, I decided to launch myself on social networks. I really liked that. And I started creating content », Tells the thirty-year-old to TNTV.

But the “ negative comments » and the “ critiques » quickly flooded in. “ Little by little, it begins to take hold. It’s getting heavier and heavier. And without paying attention, you fall into depression. It was really very nasty », Confides the influencer.

The “haters” attacked his “ physique » in the « majority » cases: “ As comedians, we have often played on our shapes, our curves. We often used that to make people laugh. You should know that this can affect people. It hurts ».

Maud formed the duo “Pukan’s Prada” with her partner Yepo.

Maud a « took time to heal » after feeling “ really belittled ». « What hurt me was that among these people who allowed themselves to comment negatively, there were friends. That was the hardest part. What did I do to make them come to think that, to share that? », continues the young woman, who cannot hold back a tear: “IHe couldn’t take it anymore. Little by little, I fell into a dark, depressed period ».

The trigger came from his mother who advised him to take a step back. “ I had to do a social media fast and review my priorities. I refocused on myself “, she said.

Maud calls for user awareness: “ Young people, be humble and kind, whether you are in front of or behind the phone ».

The thirty-year-old also decided to cut her hair. A ” need » to leave behind « all these bad memories ».


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