Sometimes there can be physical harm, but there can also be psychological harm to people being bullied

• They can be so depressed they actually become ill
• Their self esteem can be really low
• They can become shy and withdrawn
• They can develop physical complaints, like constant stomach aches and headaches, which are brought on by stress
• The kind of bullying that seems to cause the most stress is rumour mongering
• Fear and anxiety can make someone being bullied truant from school

ChildLine says:

Bullying hurts. It makes you scared and upset. It can make you so worried that you can't work well at school. Some children have told us they have skipped school to get away from it. It can make you feel that you are no good, that there is something wrong with you. Bullies can make you feel that it's your fault.

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