I'm scared and shaking. Please advise.

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#1 May 30 - 7AM
adoette
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I'm scared and shaking. Please advise.

The N has been sending me number messages for a week or so...just one word messages that are numbers in descending order.

This morning it was "two" and I just got one that said "one". I'm freaking out a little.

I have him as a FB friend because I fear public retaliation and I want to keep an eye on him, but I might have to just pull the plug.

I'm furious that he can still play games with me this way. I'm shaking and thrown into a tailspin.

Please send words of wisdom my way.

PS I never told him "it's over", just told him I needed space.

May 30 - 11PM
adoette
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Saved me today

Thanks, Warrior Women, for all the thoughts, care, comfort, and encouragement you sent my way today. I am grateful the fear is dissipating as I realize that most likely he will not do anything to hurt me. Especially if it would cause HIM an ounce of discomfort or embarrassment. The whole bully thing is so outside of my thinking and experience (with adults) that my primal instinct kicked in instead of my oh-gee-what-an-asshole-idiot instinct. ha. Yes, Michele, he does live across the country. So, really, I am safe. It was just such a horror movie kind of move (I'm picturing a sadistic psychopath getting his kicks out of someone's fear) that it freaked me out. It feels so good to have cut him off from FB and to have told him it is over. He won't give me any closure, but it feels like one giant step in my closing the book on him. So, big HUGS and huge GRATITUDE to all of you who were there for me today. PS Great advice about a paper trail. If there's more insane hovering, I will tell him I am not afraid to involve the law. He's a lawyer, so that'll make HIM squirm. I'm just sayin'...
May 30 - 7PM
wacaet
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I know exactly how you feel.

I know exactly how you feel. If I heard from mine I would be fearful, too. But, they are big bullies, you blocking him and letting him know it's over, hopefully that will be the end
May 30 - 5PM
Deidre40
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Maybe when he gets to

Maybe when he gets to zero...he'll blast off to another planet. lol :P What a weirdo! I am so tired of their games. I am sorry he still shakes you up...but we all have been there. At some point, you just have to shut it out. Block him out. Whatever that means in your life. I also have found that I need to block out people who remind me of him, or who were in my life BECAUSE of him. It sucks, but such is life with these types. Praying for you to be ok, safe and at ease very soon. {{hugs}}
May 30 - 4PM
michele115 (not verified)
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For the Most part....

I think the "power" of the narc rests in our heads once we decide to go NC. Can they be violent, yes...can they be abusive - absolutely - BUT for the most part, they are cowards, they only have power over us when they sense we are fearful. Narcs supposedly are so much more obsessed with their IMAGE for all their "grandiose power trips" they're chickens when it comes to the threat of using the Law against them. I wouldn't fear too much. I'd take the natural normal precautions one takes when coming out of an abusive relationship. Of course if we were the first ones to call it quits and they haven't lined up new supply they may hoover a bit, but unfortunately for most NARCS, outta site, out of mind and they usually have a number of supply sources lined up anyway. The key here to remember is those in their web are OBJECTS so their hoovering or trying to terrorize you back into the web has nothing to do with love but power and control. When you show you are not afriad...NC and if necessary ONE response which would be in writing clearly outlining your wish for NC then you stick to it - it kinda makes them aware you are creating a paper trail. Only you know how dangerous your Narc is, but in my experience, despite how big I made him in my head when I was involved, he could be knocked down with a feather really - they're bullies essentially and it's almost like dealing with a fierce dog. If you show no fear usually you're safe. Do you look for trouble, do you tempt fate, do you play games, do you try to make them jealous....NO you back off you go NC and you make your intentions known up to and including a police report if they don't respect your wishes... AND you do this with no fear or you can be terrorized for life. You show no emotion, you simply come straight out and you say in writing, please be advised I no longer wish to have contact with you, kindly refrain from calling, writing, emailing, visiting whatever you have to outline. He breaks the rule, you take the copy of the letter you sent to the police and you file a report. Let them handle it from there. I would not be afraid...that is what he wants, and your peace of mind and freedom rests on it. This is not legal advice, just advice from someone who's been there. The narc I was with did not hoover or threaten me, but if you read up on them, you will see they are so much into image, they usually don't like to play with the law UNLESS you believe he's a full fledged psychopath then you might have to be a bit clever. If I read your story correctly, he's across the country?
May 30 - 4PM
beamoflight
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They mean nothing

Those emails mean nothing. Its a sick game thats all. Try to remember (this is what I tell myself) If a man loves me, I'll feel loved. I'll feel safe, I'll feel good. I'll feel happy. If I dont feel these things-- it's not right. I'm trying so hard-- but I'm doing it. good luck to you. I'm glad you blocked him.
May 30 - 5PM (Reply to #17)
Amazed
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Great advice beamoflight

This says it all. You know after your encounter, if you don't feel right there is something wrong. Perfectly stated, follow this to the 't'
May 30 - 4PM (Reply to #13)
adoette
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beamoflight

Thanks for saying they mean nothing and for the reminder that i don't feel loved, safe, good, or happy with this N. Just used, confused, and abused. After I blocked him and cried from the fear and for the finality, I felt sooooo much lighter and safer and happier. Amazing.
May 30 - 7PM (Reply to #14)
beamoflight
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Hi

I'm sorry that I said they mean nothing. That probably was a bit harsh to read. What I meant was more-- they are his string. It's a way he gets you to think about him. They dont mean love or nice things (IMHO) because when you read them you dont smile. You dont giggle and think of sweet things. You get anxious and feel sick. It's about control. All he did was take the effort to type one number I believe KNOWING it would make you crazy. and it did give him a reaction. You told him to f-off. He wants you to think about him. So yes, that email meant something to him-- but nothing good for you. ((hugs)) Oh and PS I think he's an @$$hole-- no offense intended of course-- mine was too.
May 30 - 11PM (Reply to #15)
adoette
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beamoflight

Not harsh at all...actually it was comforting at that point cause I was fearful and in brain stem and not in my best thinking mind. So, thanks for taking the time to walk with me today. PS I love your PS :-)
May 31 - 8PM (Reply to #16)
beamoflight
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awwwww

anytime. God knows I need all the help I can get some days. I've been NC since the 17th of May and I feel better everyday. I just have to get back to my old self and soon I know i'll feel better all the way around. You will too. One day at a time. :) Baby steps.
May 30 - 12PM
Alibi_10
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Adoette

Glad you have blocked him and have spelled it out to him. Here's hoping he got the message. Hugs xx
May 30 - 7AM
Hunter
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Adoette

Great, What happens when he gets zero! You're shaking over a Fucking Freak? Block his sorry ass, delete him from FB. You need to move on and away from this, I'm sorry, Hunter
May 30 - 7AM (Reply to #9)
adoette
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hunter

I know, right? I just deleted the freak and blocked his ass. Moving on. If there are ramifications (public retaliation), so be it. I've survived an N, I can survive anything. Thanks, Hunter.
May 30 - 5PM (Reply to #10)
stephanie
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adoette

I like that " I've survived an N, I can survive anything." that should be on a t shirt....our motto! It's soooo true!!!
May 30 - 7AM
onwithmylife
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Adoette

they are crazy and i mean that seriously, men and you need to be careful. why not just email him and tell him it is over ,you are moving on and wish him a good life. Then no more contact at all. mine threatened me with calling the police if i ever came onto his property and charging me with stalking and trespassing, nutso...he is playing mind games with you and getting a kick out of it.
May 30 - 7AM (Reply to #7)
adoette
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thanks, owml

I just sent him this message: "this isn't good for me. it has to end. do not contact me. leave me be. i do not check my work email over the summer. do not email me there. it's over. let it go." now my heart is f'n beating out of my chest. next step is to delete and block. i am still shaking and i am weeping.
May 30 - 7AM
BadaBing
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Hi adoetteI don't know your

Hi adoette I don't know your story but I have not seen the ex to have official break up either just sent messages. You don't say how long you have been NC or what you are afraid of what kind of things you are afraid of? seeing him or violence. Maybe it's the holiday weekend and he will be in town? don't let your mind go to a bad place k have a nice holiday Bada
May 30 - 7AM (Reply to #2)
adoette
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thanks badabing

I'm tapping into your strength....hope you don't mind sharing.
May 30 - 7AM (Reply to #3)
Puzzle
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What a creep!

Wow adoette, you poor darling. First of all deep breath, count to ten. Turn on some relaxing music or read a book. Don't read too much into this. I have not read your story but is this normal behaviour for him? How many weeks or days have you had space? Has he ever been violent? Has there been any other contact in between? Whatever his game is, it is to get a reaction out of you. And of course it is working! If anything your no contact is making him lose his mind, nice for him to see what it is like to be on the receiving end. I think your message back to him was good. It was not too emotive, and I can't see it attracting any retaliation. Good on you for being direct and level headed. What an achievement when under such duress. I think if he continues to send these messages even after you have ended things then you may need to assert the fact that you won't tolerate any threatening behaviour and wish it to stop. I'm sending all of my strength your way. I think it is best you turn off your phone and occupy your mind with something non N related.
May 30 - 7AM (Reply to #4)
adoette
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Puzzle

Thanks so much, Puzzle. He lives on the other side of the country, and he's a big fat coward, so realistically, he can't get to me. But he did make many verbal threats over our two years together, so I'm skittish about it. Plus, it's just freaky...counting down like that. I told him I needed space 53 days ago. I've done that many times before, but I'd always jump right back at the slightest crumb from him. This is the longest I've gone NC. I'm composing myself and a friend is picking me up in a few minutes so I can get out of here. I'm not shaking or crying anymore, and deep down it feels so very good to have de-friended and blocked him. I appreciate your encouragement and affirmation. I hope you have the day off. (((hugs))) no more no way
May 30 - 7PM (Reply to #5)
Redhead1
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He is just checking to see if

He is just checking to see if he has any control over you. Block him and go total NC. If you don't, he will still be doing the same thing 20 yrs. from now. So will you. Be strong! It gets better.