[header] How to deal with mean comments on the internet [title] Take a cyber-break. [step] Sometimes taking a break from being online is the best way to deal with mean comments on the internet. Staying online makes it more likely that you will look at the comment repeatedly and get more upset.
It also makes it more likely that you will respond to the comment, which isn't a good idea. [substeps] Close the app or walk away from your device so that you can think about how you want to deal with it and so that you can calm down.