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[scarygirl67]

Check for wiring problems first and foremost. So much of what you describe sounds like the effect of high EMF's. If you have power surges or if wires aren't grounded properly...if you live near a large power source...several things could cause the "fear cage" effect, which happens with high EMF's. This includes feelings of being watched, auditory and visual hallucinations, nauseous or "sick" feelings in certain spots...so check the wiring before you do anything else. Unplug all the appliances in these areas...see if that changes anything.

Once anything like that is ruled out...I would suggest that you try to see what, if anything, could be captured on tape. I do not like the idea of "provoking" a spirit...just ask questions. See if you can find out who it is or why it is still around.

[vzy4kat6387]

Try asking your landlord who lived there before you & if anything happened, I doubt that he/she will go into full detail on what happened but your landlord could at least tell you who lived there before you.

See with me, I know who lived & grew up here and died. Nobody died in my apartment that I know of but I know downstairs my old landlord who was 95 I believe lived & grew up there with his wife though he didn't die in the apartment he died in the nursing home he was put into. But if he was attached to something that he left behind then he would probably linger around.


Anyways, don't be to hard on yourself with getting easily freaked out. If you are tired of it scaring you find out what it wants then tell it to go away that you don't want it's presents around and that that's your place now. And also as other's have mentioned don't do it alone, find somebody that's had experience in doing so.

[Alpha]

Really interesting thread!
Personally i'd get your apartment blessed. The power faith not only has beneficial psychological ramifications but is also powerful against spirits. This would be my personal appraoch as my perspective and experiences with the paranormal have been cultivated reasonably by my faith.

Alternatively, you can approach the situation methodically. Document the evidence with an emf or evp meter; attempt to obtain video footage by positioning cameras at reasonable positions, i.e. your apartment creepy-spots. Evaluate the footage you've obtained and see if you can discern any anomalies.

As for the matter of spiking paranormal activity by provoking the spirit.... from what you've described about it, it seems to be a powerful intelligent entity... an entity capable of uncomfortable activity or poltergeist activity...

I suggest making your intentions clear to it... tell it you it mean it no harm, but rather just seeking confirmation, etc

If worse comes to worse seek support, either from a priest or a reliable psychic source

Good luck

[K2M]

This threw up some red flags for me. Please dont do an EVP with this situation. I dont think you want to know any more than you already do.

If you dont mind i would like to ask, have you had paranormal activity in your life? Is this the first time?

Its very possible that something is trying to communicate, but on the other hand, stress and anxiety can cause this type thing also.

When i am under a lot of stress , the ghosts come out to play. It sounds like you are feeling a dread feeling, negative feeling.

I would not try to make contact. It is making contact with you already, this shows me that it is strong. I f this is a negative entity, you dont want to make things worse.

Take a deep breath, and try your best not to show fear. I know that is hard to do but this may take care of it. Many entities get bored with us, and move on to another. Try your best to put it on ignore!!!!

These things can just about drive you nuts when they get in your head. Keep your mind busy, and push it away. You will have to block this in every way!!! At night, try keeping the tv or radio on to keep your mind busy. Also, keep some lights on..

Please keep us informed.. I know there are many here that will have great advice!!!! Bless you hun......

[ARFFire]

I think I understand what he is saying. I would be curious also, but if I thought something was haunting my house...I would contact a local paranormal group. Reason being, when doing an investigation, you are provoking whatever it is and I would rather it get "attached" to someone else than me lol

[Mystique]

I have to agree with K2M. I have these "things' around all the time but I just go on with my life. I ignore them most of the time until they actually do some sort of mischief. Then I have to get angry with them & speak to them to leave or return what they've taken or else !

As the others have said, we all have our beliefs & I respect every religion or belief. In some of my other replies, I spoke of the strange things that have happened to me throughout my life. I have always been curious about the "UNKNOWN". This was part of the reason why I sought the advice of several clergy people. The idea I chose to believe is that every person has "jinn" that live with us & they co-exist with us. Some are good & bad, different religions, male ~ female ~ animals, adults & children, & all ages. We can't see them unless they want us to. However, there are some people with "GIFTS" that can sense or see them.

It's apparent they want to communicate with you. It's best if you ignore them/it or your visits will increase. It's hard to say whether they are friendly or not. Moving only helps sometimes. Mine have followed me no matter where I was living. From Texas ~ Alaska ~ Florida ~ California ~ Kuwait. I just learned to live with them & thank God they've never harmed me but they have scared the crap out of my friends.