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hi,
i need some help. I got up feeling more positive today or trying to be. I got bullied by my neighbour for best part of three years, she moved out he remained. I don’t look at his house or him but he was coming towards me today and started saying why was I so ugly and nasty no one likes you down here. I replied saying that people are very ill and then there is you like you are. I tried to keep it together but feel so down again and feel worthless, like I must be ugly etc. I chat to people with the smile I’m good at now so not everyone does think like he said but still feel sad. I’ve no idea how I can get better. I had thought of private counselling has anyone tried this? I wouldn’t be able to go weekly but maybe twice a month? Any help?
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phyllis11904 sue162
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Hi Sue. Bullies like to belittle other people to make themselves feel superior because they really have no self esteem or confidence. Don't listen to anything he says, just ignore him and walk away. He is the problem, not you. Don't base your self worth on what a bully says. If you have a friend or relative you can confide in, tell them how you feel. Have you told your doctor how you feel and what you have been going through? He may be able to help you or refer you to someone who can.
Please take care and let us know how you are doing.
sue162 phyllis11904
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elise01483 sue162
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Adldiane sue162
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sue162 Adldiane
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Adldiane sue162
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Sue that's a terrible way to live. I am so glad that you are a person of action and have already called for an appointment with the doctor. Keep us posted Sue. Diane
sam18386 sue162
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Hi Sue, I know what neighbourly bullying is like as I'm still experiencing it where we live as my husband has experienced it too. It's amazing what neighbours can get away with before the police will do anything. I am getting sick and tired of the nasty people where I live. How did you get her out? I am starting to think of leaving here to stop the bullying and nastiness off people. I wish you luck for the future.
sue162 sam18386
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sorry for your troubles and I hope you are ok, thank you for replying, it does mean a lot. The woman was a complete Mad woman
and so is he. We ignored everything for four years, documented everything, kept images on cctv that police told us to put up in the end the ignoring drove her wild and she took it all out on the husband, then on day she upped and left. He seems to think he can carry on doing the same things. I didn’t have losses then that have happened in the last year though, I’m still working through grief and people like them I just thought weren’t worthy of my time. They are elderly and we are a lot younger jealousy was the initial problem after one day living there. Relative has given me a lot of support since yesterday and encouragement, as has here, thank you to you all x
sam18386
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Hi Sue omg it's terrible what people have to put up with. I feel so sorry for you. Some people are think are just born to be nasty and any old excuse will do as to why they would do it. There's no excuse for rudeness in my book. People need to learn to live with each other that's all.
eugene07 sue162
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Sorry if i sound harsh, but this is how i, my younger brother and also our female cousin dealt with bullies in school. Show them that you are not weak and they wont bother you ever again.
sue162 eugene07
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eugene07 sue162
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Dont take films too seriously, obviously that bully in film was some sick psychopath if he killed that person, thats a different case. If that person whos bulling you really is some sick degenerate, then there is not much that can be done, if it gets really bad authorities must get involved. Maybe try to outsmart him in some way. I was just talking about ''normal' school bullies. I remember people who got bullied in my school and never stood up for themselves, they stayed like that well into their adulthood and most people walked all over them.
Sue, you dont look like a mug of a person, we all have our own issues, please dont be too hard on yourself. I hope that counselling will help you. Don't let your emotions bottle up, you can share them with us here, that's what this is for, we support each other.
wayne1962 sue162
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Hi Sue - I'm so sorry you are suffering this type of treatment. Bullies are among the lowest of the human race. They like to pick on those they consider easy targets. They get some perverse pleasure from doing it. Some think it's clever and get all puffed up with importance because they think they are in control and respected. Others simply despise themselves and want everyone else to feel as badly about themselves as the bully does.
There are two ways to handle such monsters. One is to bite back. Gather all that outrage and indignation about how you have been treated and spew it right back at them. Formulate short simple sentences and rehearse them to yourself. When the opportunity presents, let the bully have it. The result can be surprising. They might avoid you - even to the point of vacating the street when they see you coming. On the other hand, such a reaction may be just what they seek, the excuse in their twisted world to retaliate. See if you can record the exchange. It is not uncommon for bullies to play all wounded and innocent to get the law involved and confound their targets.
The second action is more surreptitious. Keep a journal of attacks, times, dates, what was said, what he was wearing, any witnesses etc. Describe how you are feeling and what these attacks are doing to you. If you are able to, film and/or record the confrontations. Don't engage him unless absolutely necessary. Once you have that sort of proof, you can take that to the police and explain that this has gone on for years and something must be done to stop him. If the police dismiss you, make sure you get the officers names (they should be wearing tags), write a summary of what took place to add to your journal/evidence and take the matter higher up the chain - in writing. To the Superintendent or the Chief. Seek a restraining order against your abuser. I bet you anything he is known to police.
Counselling will help you. You need to deal with the dread and fear he has instilled in you and realise none of it is your fault. Meanwhile, you are not alone in your suffering. I survived a brutal, targeted attack on me by neighbours some years ago - the ring leaders were in their sixties and had terrorised 13 years of tenants. No-one would stop them. They played all frail and innocent to the authorities as they accused me of things I have never done in my life. Restraining orders were issued against me, I had to defend myself in court, a shattered, traumatised mess. Gangs of police would visit telling me to shut my mouth. They realised I wouldn't back down and their indifferent incompetence would be revealed. I opted to contact the Attorney General. That changed things. Those monsters were driven out in the end. It took a year, my character was annihilated and i had a heart attack.
Go for it, Sue. Sort that monster out. In the end, he will be more frightened of you than you ever were of him.
sue162 wayne1962
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heck, what a story, you must have a strong character. I’ve decided to think of some short comebacks now and I will practice these. I have brill comebacks after but not at the time, usually as I’m caught off guard. I think he enjoys the bullying. Definitely plays the victim as he is elderly but is a nasty man. I think ignoring is good to some extent but self respect goes out the window if you do it too much. I’ll keep posting on here as people are good listeners on here
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