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Bullying can involve hitting, pushing, shoving, name-calling or mocking. It can involve making sure you get into trouble, stealing your things, your friends or isolating you.
What can I do?
• If you are being bullied the most important thing to do is talk to someone about it, even if it feels hard.
• If it feels too difficult to tell someone face-to-face, then perhaps you could write it down.
• Make sure you keep to public areas at break and lunchtime – bullies are far more likely to pick on you if you are isolated.
• Bullies will pick on something you feel vulnerable about. Try to show them you’re not bothered and they are more likely to stop.
• Team up with other people who are being bullied – there is strength in numbers.
Why do they do it?
Remember, it’s not you with the problem – bullies bully because they are fundamentally insecure. It’s their problem and their weakness. Tell somebody about it to stop the bullying.
If you have a question or you are unsure about anything then ask a Talksafe Counsellor or Peer Mentor.
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Jo 02 September 2011 11:10 AM
My friends asked me to tell another friend to stop hanging out with us. I don't relaly like her either but I think this is really mean and I feel so guilty, but I dont want to be friends with her either. Wat do i do?
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Grace 06 September 2011 05:24 PM
Thanks for your question, its great that you want to talk about your problem and I understand that you must feel quite uncomfotable in this situation. It sounds as though your friends have put you under alot of pressure by telling you to tell this person to stop hanging out with you all. Have you tried asking them why you have to tell her and not them too? Also, perhaps instead of telling her to leave the group you might want talk to her and explain what she does that annoys you as she may not know why your telling her you don't like her all of a sudden. This way she has a chance to change, or explain why she does it - you might even end up getting on well after this discussion and be alot happier around eachother. Remember that its normal for people to have conflicts as everone is different, talking instead of just cutting them off might really help to sort it out. I hope that this advice is useful for you and good luck with everything!! If you would like to talk more to someone about what's going on for you, then you might want to have a chat to one of the Talksafe Counsellors? You can register online by clicking the button on the right or calling Talksafe on 020 7812 1770 and it's completely confidential. If you have another question please feel free to ask! Grace, Peer Mentor aged 17
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