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Persistent stalking affects victims' mental well-being. The stress of being watched and followed may lead to lasting health complications. Here's what to know.

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TUPELO – Anxiety is a normal response to a stressor, something that causes strain or tension. By itself, anxiety shouldn’t be made into some sort of pathological phenomenon. It is ...