Does my school have programs to help me get over a stalker?

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Hi.....In October another student at my school started stalking me and sending me threatening messages. He said if I did not have sex with him and be his girlfriend he was going to kill me. It made me go crazy! I was so scared to go to school and end up being killed that I did not go to midterms.........So I dropped my classes and I have 3 W's on my record. I am sad becuase my transcript is ruined. It is not like I did not go to midterms because I was lazy and dropped cuz I was doing poorly I had all A's I was just scared of getting killed...I told the police and they currently have detectives working on the case....Are there programs at most colleges that could help? If I talked to an academic person could I maybe get those W's off my transcript? I was paying for school from an academic excellence award scholarship......In order to keep it you have to have 12 credits...Since I dropped I can't use the scholarship so I have no way to pay for school! Should I see the couselor at school?

I was watching a psychologist on TV say that it is normal for victims to feel scared and depressed after a horrible incident....My friend just said to "get over it" but it is hard! I am so angry that that student for making me mis midterms! He calle dme a "slut" and "whore" and said how fat and ugly I am.......he degraded me so much...he taunted me and teased me that he was going to destroy my life......He also sent voicemails that vividly described how he wanted to have sex with me..It was so disgusting...It makes me feel like all I am is a piece of meat........I want my life back!!!

I was watching a psychologist on TV say that it is normal for victims to feel scared and depressed after a horrible incident....My friend just said to "get over it" but it is hard! I am so angry that that student for making me mis midterms! He calle dme a "slut" and "whore" and said how fat and ugly I am.......he degraded me so much...he taunted me and teased me that he was going to destroy my life......He also sent voicemails that vividly described how he wanted to have sex with me..It was so disgusting...It makes me feel like all I am is a piece of meat........I want my life back!!!

Answer 1

Yes, I think professional counseling might be helpful to you. You can also see the dean of the college your major belongs to for help with your academic record. If your school has an ombudsman you can also ask for their help. I'm so sorry you had the difficult experience and I'm glad you told the police. Best wishes for your future.