Impact of Stalking on a Victim

Emotional disorders

(1) acute stress disorder

(2) anxiety and/or depression

(3) eating disorder

(4) post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

(5) somatic complaint

Physical injury:

(1) assault

(2) rape

(3) murder

(4) injury to pets

Economic injury:

(1) damage to car

(2) damage to home

(3) damage to workplace

(4) damage to clothing

Functional change:

(1) change in lifestyle or behavior (reduced social activity, change in routine)

(2) change in phone number

(3) change in address

(4) change in jobs

(5) other

The impact may be greater if the victim:

(1) has a history of mental illness

(2) is being pursued by an aggressive or continuous stalker

(3) gets no or little help from others or authorities

(4) fails to seek help