Comments on: Bullying Causes Anxiety Disorders – and It’s Not Just Kids!

By: Linda

Linda — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 14:23:12 +0000

I never knew adult bullies existed til it happened to me about 7 years ago. I got married very young and dropped out of High school. I’m still married to Paul for 45 years now. In 1979 I got a job in a school cafeteria. Five years later I was so proud to become the cafeteria manager. Then one day a bully custodian turned my life upside down. He stripped me of everything, including my dignity, pride, and sanity. I had no choice but to go to my superiors for help. No mater what they did to him, he managed to outwit them and still torment me in new ways. I finally asked if I could be moved to another one of our schools. They were happy to do so. I worked for the next 6 years under a nice cafeteria manager in a trance. I took early retirement and am now am seeing a Psychiatrist for mental disorders because of it. I didn’t know something like that existed til it happened to me. I was always nice to and respectful to others but I guess that means squat when someone is out to get you. I still don’t know why.

By: Olegreze

Olegreze — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 20:47:46 +0000

Основная задача Яндекса — давать ответы на вопросы пользователей!

By: Kay Dennison

Kay Dennison — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 01:17:04 +0000

Wel, I can definitely relate and understand as I’m going through something similar as I type. The worst part is that it involves a federal program and others are receiving the same abuse. I have decided that I’m not going quietly. I’m calling my Congressman and we’re going to have a sit down. I’ve also decided what that I’n going to take the same stance I’ve taken in the past when I needed a job. I tell myself, “You were looking for a job when you found this one.” I know employment is thin on the ground in this country but something is out there. Don’t give this woman another iota of power over you. She doesn’t deserve a second thought. I know it’s not easy but allowing it holds you back from moving on to better things.

By: Diana

Diana — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:47:17 +0000

I know this is an old post – but I am moved to write because I need to take issue with the ‘definition’… particularly the time frame.
My bully was my supervisor and we worked together until 3 days before the end of my three month probation period.. at which point she had me fired. It has been a little over a year since I first started that job and I am still suffering with anxiety. I am almost three months into my second job since that one and I am feeling overwhelmed – I doubt everything I do – I feel I have no right to stick up for myself – I think everyone there secretly hates me.
She did a number on me in only three months, name calling, pubicly berating me, rule-changing, heaping on the pressure, leaving when she was needed and then getting angry when any decisions were made without her go ahead. It was soul-destroying. And then to be FIRED.. I have been a mess. Just a mess.

By: протезирование зубов

протезирование зубов — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 19:00:47 +0000

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By: Mike

Mike — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 03:33:36 +0000

Thank you for your comment, Kay!

I, too, tend to avoid bullies as “crazy-makers.” They cause and have caused me much grief.

But avoidance is one of the primary characteristics of Anxiety Disorders, and I know that one of these days (I shudder at the thought) I will have to learn how to stand up to them.

By: Kay Dennison

Kay Dennison — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 01:09:58 +0000

Bullying is so very prevalent in our society today. It’s like the world is made of control freaks and the minute I find myself around one, I separate myself because if I don’t a panic attack will occur.

By: Mike

Mike — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 17:11:27 +0000

People have a lot of reasons for bullying, among them jealousy, envy and lack of self-confidence. I didn’t get into the reasons for adult bullying because it would have made the article twice as long!

Although we think that bullying is limited to children, I believe adult bullying is actually far more prevalent. It’s not out in the open because it doesn’t involve physical violence as much.

I’m sorry about your sister and the bullying you suffered upon the sale of your business. It must have been awful. Just remember that Anxiety is very treatable with good therapy and possibly medications.

By: Jane Deere

Jane Deere — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 13:04:39 +0000

Adult bullying! That is the cause of my anxiety. I can’t believe it actually happens in the adult world. I am still shocked! I sold my business a few years ago and the “wolf in the lambs suit” immediately started spreading rumors about me. When I became aware of the assassination of my character I was beside myself. I basically went into hiding! I couldn’t take a chance of people confronting me or seeing them whisper behind my back. This came on top of the grieving I was trying to work thru from the death of my sister (and business partner). I still wonder why?