Terrified of something....

[77horses]

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It's also ok to write out exactly what the issues are and why you do not want to sit near this person. When I was younger, I had a very difficult time expressing my feelings without breaking down into tears, and I'd end up saying something I didn't want to, and leave out something I really wanted or needed to say. Writing it down causes you to focus your thoughts and decide what is really important, and how to phrase the problem so others will understand how you feel.

Exactly.

 

[Jenski]

Nothing wrong with tears. If ya gotta cry, let it out! That's who you are. Let 'er rip!

Also: NO ONE has the right to touch you without your permission. EVER. If someone continues this behavior toward you and your teachers do not immediately address it, I hope you will talk with your parents and/or your principal.



That said, remember he's just a boy and he apparently enjoys the effect he has on you. If you remove his reward (your expression of fear), you may remove his motivation. Just a thought.

Good luck!

 

[Blue Skys]

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Yeah but if I asked my teacher I would probably be struggling REALLY hard to keep in the tears; that's how easily emotional I am.

I mean, today when my laptop's internet wasn't working I was like, "Oh great! Now what am I going to do?! Something is messed up with it and i have no idea how to fix it...and we have substitute teachers today so I don't think they know how..." but luckily my friend fixed it. I was so close to tears because I got really worried and upset. I know, dumb to get upset about that, right? I remember last year I cried in class about every day in math because I was struggling with fractions.

Every day while driving to school I would already get that helpless/regretful feeling inside me. I have improved and I don't stress out over math as much now, but I still am very emotional. After reading these kind responses from you guys, I just couldn't help it; I started getting teary-eyes again!

Go to a private area or ask a guidance counselor to help you, that way if you do cry it will be in private, not in front of everyone. I know how you feel, it's been years since I was a teenager, but I'm very emotional... It sucks sometimes!

I've gone back to read some other responses and the ones saying write it down, that's a very good idea! It helps to keep on subject and bring up the points that you need to make!

 

[77horses]

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I know. He does enjoy it, the little...

nevermind.

But like a said, my friend is in his class now and she says that if he pokes me, just ignore it and he will get bored and leave. But like I said, I'm EXTREMELY ticklish!

I will NOT sit there and try to ignore him. If he pokes me, I will defend myself. If he keeps it up, he better watch out. I do track and cross country and soccer and I know how to kick...hard.

 

[77horses]

Thanks everyone.

My school life would be so much easier if this kid weren't in it!

My friends tell me to be nice because of his "issue", and I do...but i don't get why he HAS to poke students, but not the teachers. When teachers are around, he's all kind and acts sweet. Yes, he's a smart kid in school and all, but seriously...isn't that strange how when teachers are around, he acts different...? I'm beginning to believe he really doesn't have "ticks" as bad as he says he does. I think he just says that to get attention and make people feel bad for him, but the he turns around and makes people like me cry???

I just don't think it's right.

 

[Blue Skys]

Seems that you might be justified in thinking that he is faking it. He certainly may have a disability, but that does not give him a right to put his hands on you or your classmates. He should have to follow the rules, just like everyone else.

 

[debilorrah]

If he violated my person space I would smack his hand. Him touching you is not allowed, not in any school that I know of.

 

[Rhett&SarahsMom]

why give this kid any lee way at all?
Simply put. disability or not. He should NOT be touching you. It is the same as harassment and bullying.

I know it's not easy. I was very emotional as a preteen/teen as well.
Cant tell ya how many times I lost it in class, in front of everyone.
Voice of experience here... tell the teacher. Stop just ignoring it and waiting for him to stop. If he truly has issues, he isnt going to. Not that ignoring a true bully makes them get bored and go away either.

 

[gaited horse]

you need a

 

[Krysstyllanthrox]

Him: *poke*

You, in a loud, carrying voice: Why are you touching me without my permission?!?!?!

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FYI, being touched without your permission in a manner that makes you feel uncomfortable = abuse/harrassment. And since he is male it can be constructed as sexual abuse/harrassment.

If necessary, use those words to get people to take it seriously.