Bullying & Anxiety
Was anyone else bullied and excluded in high school and it still affects them? Like sometimes I think I’m being over dramatic but I literally can’t post things on social media and still cry about being bullied and the anxiety that brings me. Can’t help but think they are related.
I was bullied in elementary school and it still scars me even now.
@loveandeverythingnice
Very much so.
I'm still being gawked at from time to time but it's for less hurtful reasons. Little kids gets taken by surprise and medical professionals tend to notice the signs of my underlying condition. Adults usually notice as I enter through a door-way and instinctively yell "Watch your head!"
I'm still "excluded" from being able to do a lot of things but now, it's more due to the physical limitations.
In some ways, the exclusions from groups and physical activities during my school years, may actually have prevented me getting hurt. The emotional side though, sure it hurt but to me at least, it's water under the bridge.
We are not all intended to be the same as everyone around us, some are just meant to "stand out" rather than "not fit in"
I'm still in high school and get bullied .
It's a situation that everyone effects
I was bullied and if still affects me. I am anxious most of the time.
but I am mentally stronger now and can defend myself better.
@loveandeverythingnice
I am sorry you are experiencing this. It must be very hard to go through. Anxiety is hard and very emotionally straining and bullying was not something you deserved. have you tried any coping mechanisms are techniques to help you through this?