If you’re experiencing adult bullying, it’s essential to recognize the signs and take action. Common signs of being bullied as an adult include:
Feeling dread or anxiety when interacting with a specific person or group.
Being consistently excluded, undermined, or treated unfairly.
Receiving persistent criticism or derogatory comments.
Feeling physically or emotionally threatened.
Noticing changes in your mental or physical well-being due to someone’s behavior.
Verbal Abuse: Insults, name-calling, or derogatory comments intended to belittle or humiliate.
Exclusion: Being purposefully left out of group activities, conversations, or important meetings.
Undermining: Attempts to sabotage your work, reputation, or relationships through manipulation or spreading rumors.
Intimidation: Threats, either verbal or non-verbal, that create fear or anxiety.
Cyberbullying: Harassment through digital channels like social media, email, or messaging platforms.
Workplace Sabotage: Deliberate interference with your work performance, such as withholding information, creating unrealistic demands, or overloading you with tasks.
Adult bullying can be subtle or overt, and it often goes unnoticed until it has already caused significant harm. Texas law takes cyberbullying seriously because it can have serious consequences. Victims sometimes commit suicide, which is the second leading cause of death for American teens and young adults.
Recognizing the signs early can help you stop it before it escalates.