| Physically Bullied | Bullying | Physically Bullied | <div class="ExternalClassD7B519D0CEF743C6B4D181DDAD81A398"><p style="font-family:georgia;font-size:16px;"><span>I have been
physically bullied at school, and my best friends have been mentally bullied by
the same person. I have self harmed many times, and I need someone to talk
to. </span></p>
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can be extremely painful to have to go through. It sounds as though this is
causing you a great deal of stress. We are glad that you are reaching out for
support. You do not need to go through this alone. Bullies can cause a great
deal of damage to one’s self-esteem. We are worried about you, as you indicated
in your email that you have been physically bullied at school along with your
best friend who is being verbally abused. You also mentioned about self-harming, this is a concern. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63);font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;"><span>If this bullying is
going on at school, then it is a good idea to report this to a school official. This could be an adult you trust, your school counselor or one of your
teachers. Additionally, reach out to the people you are close with. Talk with
your parents about what is going on and how this is making you feel. Reach out
to for as much support as you can.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63);font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;"><span>Along with talking to someone, think about how you might be able to avoid being in a situtation where you could be harmed. Stay in a group, and steer clear of this individual as well as places where something could happen to you. </span></p>
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</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63);font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;"><span>Here
is a link to offer support and advice on how to manage the bullying:</span></p>
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</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63);font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;"><a href="/Pages/tip-bullying.aspx"><span>http://www.yourlifeyourvoice.org/v2/Pages/tip-bullying.aspx</span></a><span> </span></p>
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</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63);font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;">In the meantime, do things to take your mind off of this. The more you think about it, the more it will upset you. Surround yourself with your friends and family members. Utilize your coping skills, do things you enjoy, and activities that will distract your thoughts.<span><br></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63);font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;"><span>Attached is a link to 99 coping skills that you may find helpful
</span><a href="/Pages/tip-99-coping-skills.aspx"><span>http://www.yourlifeyourvoice.org/v2/Pages/tip-99-coping-skills.aspx</span></a><span>.</span></p>
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</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63);font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;">Give us a call here at the hotline. We are available by phone 24 hours
a day, 7 days a week to help and give you support. You can also chat or text through yourlifeyourvoice.org.
Continue to
reach out.<br></p>
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</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63);font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;"><span>We are here for you and look forward to hearing back from you. </span></p>
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</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63);font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;"><span>Nicole,
Counselor</span></p>
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