While there are different kinds of stalking, invariably the stalker tries to establish a cult dynamic of one. It's a power and control trip through which the stalker tries to distort the victim's sense of reality. In many ways, stalking is like a rape that goes on and on. The natural reactions of most stalking victims, however, aggravate the problem and increase the likelihood of violence. Then they try to bargain with their stalkers, thereby establishing a dangerous precedent of allowing him to control their actions.
Anxiety sets in.
Never knowing when or where he's going to turn up or what he's going to do next, they can think of little else. They start to short-circuit mentally and emotionally. Then self-esteem starts to disintegrate. Victims start to blame themselves. Eventually, they get angry, so angry that they're ready to do almost anything to get the stalker out of their life.