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Bullying: How can bullying hurt you?

How can bullying hurt you?

Not only can bullying hurt someone’s feelings, it can have other more serious effects. Some problems can even last until you are an adult! Bullying can play a role in:

  • Photo of a sad girlSadness, hurt feelings, loneliness, and even depression
  • Poor body image, low self-esteem and even eating disorders, especially when teased about weight
  • Skipping school, bad grades, and being afraid to go to school
  • Headaches, stomach aches, and anxiety
  • Trouble sleeping
  • Thoughts and acts of suicide, in very bad cases

Remember….

Learn more about feeling good about yourself.

Bullying others or being bullied can hurt someone both physically and emotionally—and affect you long after you become an adult!


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Last updated September 2007

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