Have you ever had experiences with cyber bullying?

@Becky_25 In this world now we must fight back. If we keep those people hurting us of course they will keep hurting us. And if we fight back, no more bullies and no more will be bullied.

@JustBhem :) Couldn't agree more :)

That's a really great response! :) So strong Someone said once that if you sign up to any social media platform you should be prepared that other people have their opinions and be ready to cope with it. If you are unable to cope (which is ok), then you should either set yourself to private and just speak to your friends or not use them. It was an interesting argument to hear when I heard it! But go you! :) I would hope I would have that same attitude if it ever happened to me.

Oh that's clever. Bullies do feed off a response so just blocking them and not rising to their comments is a great idea!

Amazing! Go you! :)

I'm really sorry to hear that you've had to go through that. I hope everything is better for you now? Have you managed to report the activity to anyone, or have you decided to just stay quiet? Are you scared to say something? xx

@Becky_25 Yes it is better but I suffer from social anxiety now. and also I feel anxiety offline too.

@skysnap I completely know that feeling. I suffer from anxiety and stress. It can lead to panic attacks and I hate not knowing when they are about to come on. Have you found any good coping mechanisms for your anxiety?

@Becky_25 Yeah the latest movie I have seen is called A Girl Like Her and the girl being bullied, even though she had all she needed to get help and show proof of the bullying just didnt want to tell anyone because i think she was too afraid of it.

@IvySaysHi I've not seen that one. You're right, it is sad actually when all these platforms are available but people are too scared to use them! Maybe because they are scared of being caught by the bullies? I actually don't know what I would really do now in the situation because i've never been in it. I have witnessed it and supported someone going through it, but if you feel alone, it must be difficult. I'm really glad there are platforms like this though so that those maybe going through stuff similar to this may find a way to speak about it and hopefully get support! :)

I'm glad to hear you haven't experienced anything! I've watched films as well and actually, even switching on the news sometimes you realise that it is a reel thing - that scares me even more. Young girls and boys believing both at school and then when in the safety of their own home, that they are not worth anything when they are! I think the good thing thought about cyber bullying is that there is now the option of online support. So although technology and social media sites are a platform for bullying, they are also a platform for support and help! I would go to the authorities too and be 100% honest to my parents as i'm sure mine would be on baord with it and support me no matter what.

That's so horrible to see going on right before your eyes. Are you a teacher then? I think children don't know/understand the implications. They see their friends doing it and it can genuinely start off silly, but the more people fuel it, the more it becomes harsher and crueler and there comes a point where I think even those joining in with the bullying realise they can't turn back because maybe they will fear getting bullied the same way. I find that really sad as well. when someone is so scared themselves that they decide it's better to bully than to be bullied.