Who to talk to
You should never be worried about telling someone that you're being bullied.
It needs to stop and usually that can only happen if you tell someone about it.
Do you have a favourite teacher at school or know a member of staff who you think might be able to help? If so, why not think about talking to them?
Telling someone like a schoolteacher, parent or guardian is usually the best way to get help with your situation. They can help stop the people who are doing the bullying without revealing any information about who told them - which means you shouldn't be afraid that things might get worse.
Peer support
If you don't fancy talking to a teacher, you could try talking to someone your own age at school. Many schools offer support via 'peer support groups', which are run by students who are experienced in providing support and information on topics like health, addictions and, of course, bullying.
People sometimes prefer going through things with other students because they feel they'll have more of an idea of what someone is going through and won't 'judge' them.
Message in a box
If you're too embarrassed to go up to someone at school, but still want help, find out if your school has an anonymous message box which you can post a note into. This way, a trained member of staff will be given your note and work out the best way of going about things with you. These message boxes are there to help and you shouldn't be afraid to use them.
Anonymous help
If you're really worried about telling someone at school, at home or in your neighbourhood, you could call one of the many telephone help lines out there.
As well as being free to call, these phone lines allow you to talk to someone who knows exactly what you're going through in total confidence. They can help just by listening to your problems - after all, it can be a relief to just tell someone about your situation, even if you don't want them to do anything about it.
They might also be able to help explain your problem to your school or parents on your behalf - but only if you want them to.
If you'd prefer not to talk to someone over the phone, many of these organisations offer support using email, meaning you can email in your problem confidentially. Some people find it easier to express themselves better on email because it feels more private. It's sometimes easier to write about your situation than trying to explain it to someone face to face or on the phone.
