Most individuals that are being bullied feel completely helpless as if they can't do anything for themselves or anyone else and definitely can't defend themselves from the bully.
In fact, most victims simply hope and pray that the problem (the bully and the bullying) will disappear.
Victims of bullying do not have the control - physically or emotionally - to help them combat the problem.
With that being said, here are some tactics that may help a child to take control of the said situation.
As You Are Being Bullied

• I know it will be hard, but try to breathe.
  Find a picture on the wall and make that your focal point.
  Do not listen to the bully.
  Simply focus on the piece of art on the wall and breathe - in and out.
  
• Try to gain the strength and courage to explain your feelings to the bully.
  Tell them that you want them to stop what they are doing to you so that you can do the opposite.
  You need to be specific.
  For example, tell the bully that you want them to stop taking your lunch so that you can sit down and eat your lunch in peace because you are hungry.
  Ensure that you recognize the fact to the bully that he or she can do whatever they please but that you would appreciate it if they would stop.
  If you don't want to go that far, simply just ask them to stop what they are doing.
  
• If you can't handle the situation then you should walk away; however, rather than turning around and walking away, walk in the direction of safety whether that be being you, beside you or in front of you (behind the bully).
  Walk towards someone that you can trust.
  
• Do not ever threaten the bully with retaliation nor should you ever actually retaliate.
  This will generally just make the bullying situation worse, which is the last thing you want to do.
  

After You Have Been Bullied The very first thing that you should do after being bullied is to report the bully and his/her actions.
Don't be afraid that you being a snitch or a tattle-tale because you are not.
You are only a snitch or a tattle-tale when you are telling on an individual to a higher authority simply to just get them into trouble.
When there is a problem that you cannot solve on your own, such as bullying, you are not snitching.
Reporting the bully and his/her actions is the right thing to do and the victim should never, ever believe otherwise.
Report the bully to a person that you can trust particularly of a higher authority than yourself.
An ally, a person you can trust, is generally going to be an adult within the family - a parent, aunt, uncle, grandparents - or outside of the family - a teacher, principal, counselor or coach.
Don't simply tell the trusted adult that the bully is being rude or mean.
You will need to detail the actions of the bully, where you were when the bullying behavior took place and what you feel that you need in order to feel safe.