Throughout my career, especially in my personal life, I've encountered a lot of racial abuse whether in the form of direct attacks or off-hand jokes. It has gotten more and more difficult to handle it, my mental health has been greatly affected in my life as a result due to the feeling of isolation and sadness. Where I am working now, I've encountered many situations where colleagues have said things to me that have been hurtful. Although they probably mean it as a joke, it has still been hurtful.

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I am terrified of talking to my supervisor about it because I don't want to cause problems.

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EDIT: Want to say thank you for those who have been supportive and provided some feedback. I have spoken to my supervisor and they have taken immediate action because they were very upset this is happening in the workplace let alone the team. I've started a private document with all the details I have, with dates/times that I can remember of the past situations and I'll add to this if anything else happens. I'm feeling really scared and vulnerable right now, and I just hope I've done the right thing.

EDIT #2: Just want those to know, I have brought this up to colleagues several times but it has come back with more "jokes" and it left me very little options but to finally report it.