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Sleep issues: Constant worry and stress caused by cyberbullying

can disturb a person’s sleep, making it difficult to fall asleep or
stay asleep, leaving them tired, restless and unable to concentrate
properly during the day.

Health problems: The emotional stress from cyberbullying can
lead to physical symptoms such as headaches, stomach aches or

other stress related issues, which can affect overall health.

Mental health risks: Being bullied online for a long time can harm
a person’s mental health. It may cause anxiety, sadness, loneliness
and sometimes harmful thoughts. Therefore, getting help from

parents and teachers is very important.

Risky behaviour: Some victims may react to cyberbullying by
sharing private information, seeking revenge or staying away from

friends and family. This can make them more risky and negatively
affect their personal and social life.

Example

Meet Riya, a cheerful class 6 student from Indore who loves
to dance. She practises every evening and often records
short videos of her performances. One day, she posted one If a message would hurt
of her dance video on her social media page. someone in real life, it
will hurt online too. Think
At first, her friends appreciated her dance/confidence.
However, soon, a few classmates started posting mean before you type, pause
before you post and
comments like “You dance so badly” and “Why are you always choose kindness.
showing off?” Some even made fun of her in their class group
chat. Riya felt hurt and embarrassed. She stopped practising

and didn’t want to go to school.

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