Bullied kids often develop physical symptoms, study says

"Kids who are the victims of bullies are often reluctant to report the abuse. But a new study shows that frequent and unexplained physical symptoms are common in bullied children, and experts say they can be signs that should alert parents and teachers to a problem.

"Headaches, stomach aches, back aches, neck or shoulder pain, dizziness, trouble breathing, tense muscles, nausea, diarrhea and bedwetting were among the most common complaints....

"You have to start taking a look at what's happening with the friend routine. Has the phone stopped ringing? Are they afraid to check their text messages? There are so many things that can tip off an aware parent," she said."

http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-09-bullied-kids-physical-symptoms.html

Please see this story for more understanding; covers "allostatic load" and "resiliency":

Study uncovers cost of resiliency in kids

http://acesconnection.com/profiles/blogs/study-uncovers-cost-of-resiliency-in-kids

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