I felt a void within myself. In most cases the stalking lasted less than one year, but some continue 5 years or more. If you have reported the incidents to different law enforcement agencies, make sure that they are each aware of the other's reports. Keep answering machine tapes, letters, gifts, etc. Anti-harassment orders are treated seriously by the police, prosecutors, and courts and violators are punished.
Court orders work well in many cases.
But don t assume that the stalking will immediately end, either because the stalker will stop on his own, or because the police will stop him. Unfortunately, most stalkers will violate the court order at least once. Remember that a court order is just a piece of paper. It alone cannot protect you. Obviously, the police will not be there when the perpetrator violates only after.