Ways to Get Rid a Stalker in Real Life

1. Don’t underestimate the danger or tell yourself you’re overreacting. If you feel unsafe, you probably are.

2. Don’t Communicate. You might be tempted to stop the stalker’s upsetting behavior, but any response may be misread as encouragement.

3. Tell Everyone You Know. Inform roommates, family, and, friends, so they can watch out for you.

4. Trust Your Instincts.

5. Keep Evidence. E-mails, phone messages, notes; documentation will help you obtain a protection order.

6. Know the locations of police stations and 24-hour convenience stores.

7. Bring pepper spray just in case he came for direct contact.

8. Changing your routine and/or having friends go places with you.

9. Get a dog. Train it to protect you on command and to be alert for intruders.

10. Carry a cell phone with you at all times.