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Adaptation / coping mechanisms
Once the target has accepted that they are on a watchlist and have a basic understanding
of it, they will likely develop coping mechanisms to limit the harm of being stalked.
These will include:
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Staying indoors (so as to limit the stalking). In general, the target is likely to become
socially withdrawn. The target may describe the surveillance team as having 'stolen
the best of me'
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Wearing headphones when outside (so as to try to block out what is happening)
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Developing a safe space where they can spend time without being stalked (such as
in a garden or workplace)
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Leaving one's phone at home (to make it more difficult to be tracked, otherwise they
will always know exactly where the target is), then going to a large area, particularly
at night, such as a cemetery or forest, which is likely to provide some much needed
short-term relief from the stalking.
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