Bullying can cause not only depression but it can leave mental scars that last a life time. Bullying causes depression and suicide. TH Online feature a debatable article today, where you can join in the convocation and have your voice heard.
I was the victim of cruel bulling when I was in secondary school and it did lead to severe childhood depression; Childhood Depression; I Was 13 When I Attempted Suicide is my own experience.
It is a sad statement to read that bullying can begin as early as the age of 5, as a victim you are fear, feel ashamed and feel you deserve the treatment dished out to do. Bullies are cowards and they install fear to keep their victims quiet.
While so many think that bullying would consist of being physically beaten, this is not the cause at all.
Other forms of bullying;
- Name calling
- Threats
- Making up lies about the victim
- Spreading rumours
- Leaving a person out purpose
- Turning the victims friends against them
- Being pushed
- Having your possessions stolen
Bullying is serious, not only does it leave the victim feeling worthless; it can lead to a lifetime of mental health issues and even suicide.
Bullying takes place everywhere around is, in both childhood and during our adult life. It happens in homes, schools, places of work and also online, known as cyber bullying.
Exploring common reasons behind bullying; there are many reasons children and young people may get involved in bullying, such as:
- Feeling powerless.
- Low self-esteem.
- Trying to get admiration and attention from friends.
- Fear of being left out if they don’t join in.
- Not understanding how someone else is feeling.
- Taking out their angry feelings.
- A culture of aggression and bullying.
- Being bullied themselves.
If you are being bullied please speak out, there are many support services available to help you.
Bullying Support Resources;
Child line – 0800 1111
Parentline – 0808 800 2222 – immediate help for parents 24 hours a day, seven days a week
Get Connected – Telephone, text and email support options available
Do you believe that bullying causes childhood depression? Have you been a victim to bullying?
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Bullying along with a lot of other things but it was defo what started it x
I was bullied for years. By family by people who were in school with me. It’s not fun and the only friends I had were the cat and the dog.
I used to have the cat on my lap in the shed out the back of the house and cry hysterically at the the cat asking the cat why no one liked me.
I still dont know to this day why no one liked me then. Sometimes, if people are being fake towards me, it does still get to me at times. Other times I dont give a flying rat’s arse! Depends on my frame of mind that day.
I have many many issues and bullying did play a part in those issues. I’m sorting myself out though, with the help of a doctor!
totally agree n i’ve done my own blog post about been bullied about my dyslecia n now it affected me , it does lead to depression as u do feel worthless ect as i bullied 4 other things as well n i know that bad bulliein 4 yrs can lead to ppl taking there own lifes as they think its the only way to stop it n its very sad , more suport n help is needed 4 the victoms xx
I’ve seen alot of people suffer with depression cause of bullying there should be more people made aware of the effects of there’s things x
Excellent blog post, bullying can definently turn into depression x x
Fab post! Bullying is so harmful. It can really ruin , and sometimes cause the end of someones life. Heartbreaking. X
oddly enough this is what i wrote a school essay on when i was being bullied i nearly took my life so many times because of that and home life it needs to be made clear to people what really goes on x
ppl don’t think kids can get depressed but they need too see they can
Bullying can cause not only depression but it can leave mental scars that last a life time. Bullying causes depression and suicide.Bullying is so harmful. It can really ruin , and sometimes cause the end of someones life.Bullying is serious, not only does it leave the victim feeling worthless; it can lead to a lifetime of mental health issues and even suicide.
So very true. My own personal experience of being bullied constantly for 10 years makes me wish schools and institutions would come down harder on bullies. I would like to see bullies taken and locked in a dark, cold police cell for a night with basic rations (bread, water). I would like it to be made clear to them that this is their future if they continue to bully. This probably seems very harsh but bullying is torture, plain and simple. I have attempted suicide several times because of bullying, which was in some cases undertaken by adults as well as children. Only now in my 30s am I actually starting to get some help, because being treated in this way scars you for life. Many people say that those who bully were bullied themselves: I think that’s the worst kind of bully, because you know the pain it causes and you are wilfully inflicting that on another person. I remember calling one of my friends out on it as a teenager; just because we had been bullied I could see no reason for her to pick on someone else.
The current Hollyoaks storyline on bullying is commendable. It shows how manipulation is a massive part of bullying.
If you are being bullied, speak out. It seems impossible but there are people who can help you.