Victims of bullying face lingering health issues

[Francis]

Victims of bullying face lingering health issues

A 42-year-old state senator from Columbus, Ohio, Goodman now looks back and says he’s found an upside to all that bullying: it made him tougher and at the same time more empathetic to the suffering of others. But, he says, “some 30 odd years later, it still hurts.”
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Although people like Goodman can sometimes find a positive outcome to the bullying they endured as children, there is now mounting evidence that many are left with scars — in terms of poorer mental and physical health — that can last a lifetime.

A study just published in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry found that adults who were bullied as children were more likely than others to suffer from depression and anxiety, as well as a host of physical ills, including fatigue, pain and a greater susceptibility to colds.

Victims of bullying face lingering health issues - Kids and parenting- msnbc.com

How did / do you deal with bullying ?

 

[Jessica]

I've never actually been bullied, just teased and got rude/mean comments at me.

Since I've never been bullied for real, I ignore my 'bullies'

it isn't much but ignoring can help

at least for me...

 

[hart]

First I ignored it. Then one time, someone threw a fire cracker in my path, I didn't change speed or direction, I kept walking and it blew up right after I stepped over it. For some odd reason (this was in the 7th grade) I earned respect from then on out and they didn't tease me.

I don't like bullying, I don't even like practical jokes, you just don't know how it effects one. There have been several recent cases where kids from age 9 to 13 have KILLED THEMSELVES due to bullying.

Damn scary stuff! :eek

 

[Francis]

I am amazed at how many Cyber Bullies there are in Forums.. OTZ is very good but I have seen other places where people are harassed until they basically leave from being followed around..

In my opinion, some people live to bully others.. They have no life and believe fun at others expense is will make them popular.

While I have seen others that seem to not understand how to stay away from being targets.. Not sure if its their way of getting attention even if its the bad type..

That said, I am totally against bullying and think there has to be better ways of communicating..

 

[Jessica]

I've been 'bullied' here but I'll never leave

 

[Jessica]

First I ignored it. Then one time, someone threw a fire cracker in my path, I didn't change speed or direction, I kept walking and it blew up right after I stepped over it. For some odd reason (this was in the 7th grade) I earned respect from then on out and they didn't tease me.

I don't like bullying, I don't even like practical jokes, you just don't know how it effects one. There have been several recent cases where kids from age 9 to 13 have KILLED THEMSELVES due to bullying.

Damn scary stuff! :eek

me neither. and it's horrible, kids killing themselves because of bullying

and school shootings.....

 

[Laure]

I was always able to stand up for myself as a kid. If somebody tried to get the best of me, I found the best thing to do was just roll my eyes and walk away. Worked rather well, for the most part.

As an adult, I fell victim to learned helplessness and allowed somebody to push me around quite often, but I'm getting over that now and learning to once again stand my ground.

 

[cam elle toe]

Its not limited to kids unfortunately.......I've seen adults bullying too.

 

[Francis]

I've been 'bullied' here but I'll never leave

Jessica, if anyone bullies you, you should advise someone..

First make it clear you feel that way and then advise a Mod.. You should NEVER ever feel that way..

Some of us ( like me ) offer suggestions, but it should never feel like it's bullying.. Not to you or any other person on here.. I don't believe in bullying in any sense but we must know you feel that way..

Don't think we all know how you feel all the time.. We are not mind readers and some times people might go a little too far.. But on the other hand, reflect on what you say as well.

I hope I never see bullying on this site..

 

[Francis]

Its not limited to kids unfortunately.......I've seen adults bullying too.

I agree.. And no one should accept this type of behaviour..

 

[Jessica]

Jessica, if anyone bullies you, you should advise someone..

First make it clear you feel that way and then advise a Mod.. You should NEVER ever feel that way..

Some of us ( like me ) offer suggestions, but it should never feel like it's bullying.. Not to you or any other person on here.. I don't believe in bullying in any sense but we must know you feel that way..

Don't think we all know how you feel all the time.. We are not mind readers and some times people might go a little too far.. But on the other hand, reflect on what you say as well.

I hope I never see bullying on this site..

meh don't worry I'm not really being bullied, just get my feelings hurt but sometimes I get a bit too sensitive thats all

 

[Iris]

Yeah, I was bullied a lot growing up. Especially in middle school. Ugh. I hated middle school. I wasn't bullied in high school, just ignored. By everyone. Then my middle school friends took me back and then things slowly got better. *Shrugs* I don't think there are any problems with me.

 

[Francis]

MY freaking 6 year old was getting hit up for money on his school bus, by another kid, and I found out tonight..

I comforted my son and told him he could always tell me these things but had I not noticed him taking money from his piggy bank I wonder how long this would have went on..

I will contact the school and make sure this stops dead in its tracks tomorrow before my sons boards the bus with this kid and if not I will board the bus with him..

To think it starts at kindergarten..:mad