Abbie Chatfield hits back at troll who calls her mentally unwell and says she needs medication

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Abbie Chatfield has taken to social media to slam a troll who claims the high-profile influencer is mentally 'unwell'.
The 29-year-old Bachelor star shared the vile slur to her stories on Tuesday and did not censor her attackers name or image.
'I suggest you ask you doctor to write you a prescription for [antipsychotic medication] Seroquel - you appear to be an emotional wreck,' the person began.
'Watching you on television crying and ranting about nothing,' they continued, adding, 'mental illness is questionable perhaps [sedative] Xanax and intensive therapy would help.'
Abbie, who has been applauded by fans for her courageous and her raw posts shared the appalling comments and added her clapback.
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'Easiest way to discredit a woman who cares about social/political issues is to say she's mentally unwell Imao,' the outspoken social media star said.
It comes after Abbie recently hit back at critics who dismiss her success as an 'influencer', insisting it takes more than a pretty face and a few selfies to build a loyal following.
Abbie opened up about the criticism with Stellar magazine about the work that goes into her career and her blossoming romance with DJ boyfriend Adam Hyde.
The It's A Lot podcast host said she's tired of the term 'influencer' being used to discredit powerful women online.
'Why do we have to work ourselves to the bone to prove that we're worthy of having a platform or having a voice?' she said, adding that the content creation industry is far more demanding than it appears.
She also slammed the suggestion that influencing isn't a real job, revealing that the Australian Tax Office would beg to differ.
'The ATO thinks it is – they're on my back all the time,' she quipped.
Abbie explained that while male public figures are celebrated for juggling multiple careers, women are often seen as 'inept' if they attempt the same.
She cited high-profile business figures are never labelled influencers despite having similar public platforms.
The TV personality also opened up about her relationship with Peking Duk star Adam Hyde, revealing the couple recently moved in together after dating for over a year.
Calling the romance 'healthy' and 'genuinely beneficial,' she said it's changed her entire outlook on love and what she wants in a partner.
'If I was going to get married and have kids with anyone, it would be Adam,' she shared.
Reflecting on her past, Abbie admitted she now recognises how unhealthy some of her previous relationships were – and that being with Adam has set a new standard.
'I either need to be alone or be with Adam,' she declared. 'Those are kind of my two options at this point.'
The media star turns 30 this month and said she feels empowered by ageing, not scared.
She's excited about what her next chapter holds - both personally and professionally.
Elsewhere in the interview, Abbie addressed her public fallout with feminist writer Clementine Ford, saying the experience was deeply hurtful.
The feud began after Ford accused her of profiting from performative political engagement and criticised her interview with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
Abbie responded on social media, which triggered a wave of backlash from right-wing commentators who reduced the clash to a 'catfight' between feminists.
While Abbie didn't blame Ford directly for that reaction, she suggested Ford should have considered how her comments might fuel sexist narratives.
Abbie also noted she has often held back from criticising other women publicly to avoid similar outcomes.