Stalking can cause fear, stress, confusion, anger, a sense of helplessness and isolation, self-blame and self-doubt. You notice your social media passwords keep changing, and you're pretty sure your controlling boyfriend is reading your private messages.Īny of these situations could be signs of stalking - but many of us don't know how to spot stalking when we see it, or what to do if we find ourselves a target. An obsessed ex-boyfriend keeps 'coincidentally' turning up at the places you like to go.Ī former colleague starts impersonating you online or sending you unwanted gifts.
