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The Impact of Bullying on Victims
Introduction
Bullying has been going on for quite some time, and it is still evolving. However, the effects of bullying are felt far beyond the time the bullying took place and into adulthood at times affecting professional life as well. Therefore this paper aims at assessing the impact of bullying on victims.
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Definition of bullying and the characteristics of a bully
i) Definition
ii) Characteristics
The behavior is not appreciated by the victim
It is common among school going children although it could be exhibited elsewhere
The victim and the bully both understand that the bully is in control or has the power despite being equals
The bully instills the fear of repeating the behavior or actively repeats it.
what causes people to bully others
being victims in the past
lack of remorse or recognition that their behavior is problematic
anger issues
frustration
trauma
stress
family issues
what bullying does to a person/ effects of bullying
physical effects of bullying
stress response(fight/ flight)
headaches
digestive upset
weight change
interruption of the immunity function/risk to infections
social effects of bullying
difficulty making friends/ loneliness
being a target of victimization
psychological effects of bullying
depression
anxiety
suicidal thoughts/ attempts/ plans
loss of interest in past activities one engaged in
The Long-term and Short-term impacts of bullying
Short-term effects
sleep disturbance
changes in eating habits
loss of self-esteem
high risk of illnesses
poor performance in school
Symptoms of anxiety and depression
Long-term effects
Chronic depression
Increased suicidal thoughts/ attempts/ plans
Poor general health
Self-destructive behavior, e.

g., self-harm
Substance abuse
Difficulty building trust and friendships.
Conclusion
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An insight statement to end the essay.