10 Signs and Symptoms of a Victim

1. Nervous or disturbed appearance when receiving texts or alerts on their cell phone.
2. Suddenly complains of headaches, nausea, or other stress-related symptoms. Requests not to go to school or to come home earlier than usual.
3. Difficulty sleeping, regularly wakes up tired, experiences frequent nightmares.
4. Becomes withdrawn, has mood swings, becomes aggressive, or shuts down when discussing topics like school or friends.
5. Deletes or disables their favorite social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram).
6. Suddenly loses one or a group of friends and refuses to discuss it.
7. Sudden decline in school grades, loss of interest in sports or favorite hobbies.
8. References negative situations, despair, or suicide. Describes themselves as lonely.
9. May bully younger siblings.
10. Tends to lose things like lunch money or valuable items.