Stalking is a form of violent behavior that includes obsessive attention to another person, surveillance, threats and harassment.
Who becomes a stalker
Most often, ex-husbands, wives or partners become stalkers. “Most of these people are absolutely healthy from a psychiatric point of view,” says Davtyan. “They are driven by a desire to maintain power and control.
What do stalkers do
According to an article published in Psychological Assessment, there are "gray areas" where common courtship and stalking practices intersect.
However, typical behavior by stalkers includes constant phone calls and phone abuse, sending unwanted gifts, snooping and spying, unwanted e-mail and other forms of abuse over the
Internet, and threats or intimidation.
How does the stalking victim feel
Stalking victims in most cases feel helpless and do not know who to turn to for effective support and protection. They have only one desire, to be left alone, to stop the harassment, intimidation and harassment.
What is important to remember and do:
- Remind yourself that stalking is a form of violence and you are not responsible for the actions of the stalker.
- Do not hush up what is happening and talk to all loved ones about what is happening.
- Do not enter into a dialogue, do not try to convince / explain / help and regret.
