How do bullied people feel

Then walk away, or run if you have to. Kids also can stand up for each other by telling a bully to stop teasing or scaring someone else, and then walking away together. If a bully wants you to do something that you don't want to do, say "no!

If you do what a bully says to do, the mean kid is more likely to keep bullying you. Bullies tend to pick on kids who don't stick up for themselves. Don't bully back. Don't hit, kick, or push back to deal with someone bullying you or your friends.

Fighting back just satisfies a bully and it's dangerous, too, because someone could get hurt. You're also likely to get in trouble. It's best to stay with others, stay safe, and get help from an adult.

Don't show your feelings. Plan ahead. How can you stop yourself from getting angry or showing you're upset? Try distracting yourself counting backwards from , spelling the word 'turtle' backwards, etc. Tell an adult. If you are being bullied, it's very important to tell an adult. Find someone you trust and talk about what is happening to you. Teachers, principals, parents, and lunchroom helpers at school can all help to stop bullying.

Sometimes bullies stop as soon as a teacher finds out because they're afraid that they will be punished by parents. This is not tattling on someone who has done something small — bullying is wrong and it helps if everyone who gets bullied or sees someone being bullied speaks up. In the end, most bullies wind up in trouble. If they keep acting mean and hurtful, sooner or later they may have only a few friends left — usually other kids who are just like them.

The power they wanted slips away fast. Other kids move on and leave bullies behind. Some kids who bully blame others. But every kid has a choice about how to act. Some kids who bully realize that they don't get the respect they want by threatening others. They may have thought that bullying would make them popular, but they soon find out that other kids just think of them as trouble-making losers. The good news is that kids who are bullies can learn to change their behavior.

Teachers, counselors, and parents can help. So can watching kids who treat others fairly and with respect. Bullies can change if they learn to use their power in positive ways. In the end, whether bullies decide to change their ways is up to them. Some bullies turn into great kids.

Have a support system of family, friends, or teachers who will be there for you. They should be able to help stop the behavior that is causing you to feel afraid. This will help ease your fears because they can help stop the source of your fears.

In general, you should feel much safer with kind, helpful people around you who care for your well-being. Both physical and emotional bullying are meant to intimidate and demean another person. It can make that person feel weak and inferior, especially if the harassment is continuous.

If another person tries to assert power over another in such a way, the potential impact on self-esteem is understandable. Remember that strength and power are subjective. Always remember that you are incredible and extraordinary for who you are, and no other person should make you feel like you are not.

Sometimes victims feel like there is nothing they can do to stop the bullying. The trouble is, these concerns may stop them from doing something to stop the behavior, like telling a parent or guardian, a teacher or the principal. It may be difficult to do. You might be afraid. Try to realize that as long as the harassment continues, you will keep feeling all of the other things in this list.

Perhaps the most understandable feeling out of everything is anger. These warning signs can also point to other issues or problems, such as depression or substance abuse. Talking to the child can help identify the root of the problem.

Look for changes in the child. However, be aware that not all children who are bullied exhibit warning signs. Get help right away. Skip to main content Official websites use.

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