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Some of the effects of Bullying include

• Stress
• Reduced ability to Concentrate
• Lack of Motivation or Energy
• Poor or Deteriorating School Work
• Anxiety about going to school
• Loss of confidence and self esteem
• Lack of appetite/comfort eating
• Alcohol, Drug or substance Abuse
• Aggressive Behaviour
• Depression
• Problems with sleeping, nightmare, bedwetting, sweats
• Stomach & Bowel Disorders
• Panic Attacks
• Nervous Breakdown
• Attempted Suicide



The Tell Tale Signs to watch out for:

• Unexplained bruising, cuts or damaged clothes
• Visible signs of anxiety or distress – refusal to say what is wrong
• Unexplained mood swings or behaviour
  - becoming withdrawn
  - becoming clingy
  - attention seeking
  - aggressive behaviour
• Out of character behaviour in class
• Deterioration in educational attainments
• Loss of concentration
• Loss of interest in school
• Erratic attendance
• Mitching
• Lingering behind in school after cases are over
• Increased requests for pocket money or stealing money
• Loss of or damage to personal possessions or equipment
• Artwork expressing inner turmoil

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