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Experiencing
a Haunting?
Where
To Start...
If
you are currently experiencing an unusual event this section may be
of some help.
Remain Calm
Although many people experience strange events, very few of them turn
out to be paranormal. It is important that you remain clear headed and
objective while dealing with this experience. Some experiences happen
only once, others reoccur. If your event only happened once, it may
not be possible to find the cause.
Document Everything
If the event is recurring, each person who is witnessing the events
should start a written journal. Each person should record as much information
as possible about what they are experiencing. Be sure to include time,
date, where you were, what you were doing, who else was at the location
when the event occurred, what they were doing, the weather, etc. Then
write about the event in as much detail as you can. These journals will
be extremely important when you begin to analyze the events.
Mundane or Paranormal?
Before you can begin to consider the possibility that you are experiencing
a haunting, you must first carefully rule out any mundane causes for
the events (like sounds made by old plumbing systems or animals living
in crawl spaces.). Review all your journals and see if any patterns
emerge. Use your best judgment and common sense. In many cases simple,
everyday explanations can be found for events that appear to be paranormal.
Do Some Research
If you are truly convinced you are experiencing a haunting, then the
next step in dealing with it is to learn why it is happening. Begin
by researching the history of the location or item that seems to be
the focus of the haunting. Contact previous owners or tenants and see
if they have had similar experiences. Attempt to understand the events
and entities that may be causing the haunting.
Take Care of
Yourself
Regardless of the cause, many people find these kinds of experiences
stressful and frightening. Should you feel that you or any of the other
witness are having a difficult time, you should not hesitate to contact
your health care provider or licensed counselor for support.
Getting
Rid of a Ghost
There is no proven way to get rid of a ghost or stop a haunting. It
seems that haunt events stop when they are ready. There are those who
claim to be able to “clear” a house. While some of these people
maybe reputable and may have had a high success rate, be careful to
hire only people that you trust.
Please
note that TPR does not offer ghost removal services.
Request a Consultation
or Investigation
After you have examined all the possible causes for these events and
you are sure you have ruled out the possible mundane causes, you may
wish to contact us for additional advice or to request a no cost, systematic,
investigation of your case. Please see the Services
page of this site for more information.
Suggested Reading
and Sources:
Ghost Hunter’s
Guide Book
by Troy Taylor
ESP, Hauntings
and Poltergeists: A Parapsychologist’s Handbook
by Loyd Auerbach
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