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Dear Teentalker,

Thank you for reaching out and sharing your concerns.

Bullying can certainly hurt a great deal and so, the urge to want to give it right back so that it hurts them just as much is really strong.

At such times, here are a few things you can do in order to help you deal with bullies in an effective manner:

• Try to ignore when unpleasant things are being said to you and walk around like you know the place. Displaying confidence through your body language will make them want to stay away from you as bullies love to target people or victims whom they perceive as 'weak'......

Dear Teentalker,

Thank you for reaching out and sharing your concerns.

Bullying can certainly hurt a great deal and so, the urge to want to give it right back so that it hurts them just as much is really strong.

At such times, here are a few things you can do in order to help you deal with bullies in an effective manner:

• Try to ignore when unpleasant things are being said to you and walk around like you know the place. Displaying confidence through your body language will make them want to stay away from you as bullies love to target people or victims whom they perceive as 'weak'.
• Don't react no matter how unpleasant or uncomfortable it may seem. A lot of times bullies are looking for reactions from their victims, because that is what they tend to feed on. Ensuring that you ignore what they say makes them realize that you're no longer interested in being a part of their vicious cycle and so they will walk away once that realization dawns on them.
• Safety lies in numbers, so make sure you walk around with a group of people you trust, especially when people who bully you are around. 
• Seeking an outlet for the frustration that you're experiencing is necessary and so you  can try using the 'empty chair technique', which requires you to assume that the person you despise the most is seated in that chair. Once the setting is ready, please say whatever you wish to; to this person seated in that empty chair, but ensure that there is adequate privacy while working on this activity.
• Writing is an effective way to reduce your tension and to give an outlet to the frustration you are experiencing. Make sure to tear the paper or shred it, once you have finished expressing all your thoughts.

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