How to Deal with Bullying
6 Proven Methods That Work
Bullying is a severe problem that affects millions of kids — and adults — every year. Fortunately, there are many things you can do to deal with bullying. Depending on the kind of bullying you are facing, different strategies may be more or less successful at helping you feel better and regain control of your life again.
Talk to a trusted adult
The first step in dealing with bullying is to talk to an adult. While it’s not always easy to talk to your parents or teachers about a sensitive topic like this, it’s important to remember that they are there to help you. One of the most significant issues with bullying is that it’s often kept secret. You also might not feel comfortable talking to your parents or teachers about being bullied. In these cases, you might consider talking to a counselor. A counselor can help you sort out your feelings, process what’s happening, and find ways to move forward.
Change your environment
If you are being bullied at school, you might consider changing your environment. For example, you might consider changing your seat in the class or even changing schools if the bullying is too severe. You might also consider joining a club at school. If you are being bullied at home, you may consider changing your living situation. Depending on the type of bullying you’re facing, you may be able to stay in your house with a different family member.
Exercise regularly
Bullies are often people who are struggling with their issues and use other people to feel better about themselves. If you are being bullied, you may be dealing with low self-esteem or negative self-talk. Keeping fit and healthy can help to improve your self-esteem, reduce stress, and increase your confidence.
Develop a support network
Another great way to deal with bullying is to build support networks. This can take several different forms. You might consider joining a club or volunteer group that shares your interests. You can also build support networks online. This can help you to feel less alone, especially if you don’t have a lot of friends in school.
Define what bullying means to you
What one person considers teasing or a harmless joke, another person may see as an insult or a threat. Depending on the severity of the bullying you are facing, you may want to try to address it by speaking to the person who is bullying you or by talking to an adult. If the bullying you are facing is mild, it may be possible to address it directly with the person, either by asking them to stop or by asking them why they are doing it. Regardless of the type of bullying you are facing, it can be helpful to define, as best you can, what you think is happening.
Hold bullies accountable
You might consider writing down a list of the bullying that you’ve experienced and what the person who is doing the bullying has said or done. You can then approach the person you think is bullying you with this information and ask them to stop. You can also ask them to apologize. If the bullying happens online, consider reporting the person to the site’s moderators. You can also consider documenting your bullying experience and sharing it with others to raise awareness about the issue and show solidarity with other victims.
Ultimately, there is no one solution to bullying, and what works for one person may not work for you. However, if you try a few of these strategies, you’ll likely find one or more that will help you feel better and regain control of your life.
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