As we go through our lives we are going to have a variety of experiences. Some of the moments we experience we look forward to for years before they happen. Other things we wish would never happen to us. When bad things happen, it can be hard to know how it will affect us and what we can do for help. Stalking is something that we hope never happens to us. Unfortunately, the National Center for Victims of Crime reports that over 7.5 million people are stalked annually in the United States. Today Advanced Private Investigator & Security of Miami, FL wants to talk about stalking and the effects that it has on its victims. We are going to start by defining stalking. Stalking is when someone is repeatedly watched, followed, monitored, or harassed. Over two-thirds of people that are stalked are stalked by a current or former intimate partner or acquaintance. The most common stalking tactics are unwanted phone calls, voicemails, or text messages. The stalker continues to do these things after being asked not to anymore.

Impact of Stalking

If you are the victim of stalking it can have a large variety of effects on you. We have put together a list of common effects of stalking victims. Denial or confusion about if what is happening is really happening or not; frustration; guilt or shame; blaming themselves; depression; suicidal thoughts; anxiety; emotional numbing; irritability; anger; inability to sleep are common issues you may have with your emotional health. You may also experience some physical symptoms like fatigue; headaches; weight loss or gain; dizziness; heart palpitations; shortness of breath; or sexual dysfunction.

Surviving Stalking

When victims start experiencing these symptoms, their close friends and families may begin to notice that something is going wrong. Many times, victims will deny that anything is going on if they are asked what is going on. Frequently victims will begin avoiding their usual activities to avoid contact with their friends or family. Withdrawing is a self-preservation tool that they use to avoid having to tell people about the issue. When victims do tell their friends or family about being stalked they may not believe them. The fear of this happening is one reason that they do not want to share what is happening. The victims’ school or work life are typically impacted as well. They may stop showing up to work or school on a regular basis. Their performance at work or school deteriorates. Victims of stalking may drop out of school or quit their job. This then results in financial problems.

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Unfortunately, when stalking victims reach out to the authorities they are not always taken seriously. Since most victims do not have substantial evidence the police cannot always do very much about the situation. That is where Advanced Private Investigator & Security of Miami, FL comes in. We step in and perform an investigation for you. We desperately want you to be able to return to your normal life. Contact us today!