@Katherinesalom I second the “subscribe to hashtags” thing.
Once you’re comfortable here, learn to use lists to organize your follows. Each list has an option to hide posts from your home feed, so you can break the firehouse up into individual, um, garden hoses that are easier to catch up on. I use one for just news so I can read it only when I want to.
Also, use alt text for your images. It’s more accessible and some people will only boost you if you include it.