How can you tell if your house is haunted?

Question

I know I just opened myself up to a whole lot of sarcastic answers, but, I really am wondering. I live in a house where weird things happen, and only my daughter and myself notice them. My husband thinks we're crazy. I would too if someone asked me this, but, really, there are some unusual things that I just can't explain. I don't want to get into what those things are, because I'll sound more nutty. I'm normally a rational, logical thinker, but these things just have me kind of unnerved. But, really how can you tell if you have something "unusual" in your house?

Answer 1

If You Get chills when this Happens , It's Your Imagination

Answer 2

I hear alot things in the house. They are all scary, but its not a haunted house. Nothing is a haunted house.

Answer 3

I answered on the other board.

Answer 4

I answered this in the other category you asked this.

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?...

Also, as a both a folklore researcher and paranormal investigator, I tend to think that ghost stories from long ago might actually have some creedence. I think both areas were appropriate to ask.

Answer 5

Though people may ridicule you and make fun of you, ou are very brave for opening to the public. Now for my answer. A house is very much like a holding cell for those who have perished and still have unfinished business here on earth. Some people think that these "ghosts" try to reach people that hold things in common with them. Like being a girl or having a certain event in their life happen in your life. These ghosts could be trying to reach you for help, or as the man before me said, it could be an old house. But a Paranormal expert would be in your best interest.

Answer 6

This can happen to anyone.Maybe you should get to know it.My grandparents have something in their backyard and this may sound weird but we have become friends because I got to know them.Ask them to knock two times for "Yes" and one time for "No".To find out their name this may take a while but shout out the letters of the alphabet and when you hear two knocks guess names that start with that letter.Make sure that you find out what their gender is.Try to find out what the previous owners name was.Also try not to offend them but find out how they died.Ask them what they are looking for and why they are still at your house.If you are really freaked out then call ghost hunters at techdept@the-atlantic-paranormal-society... get them to come to your house is absolutely FREE!!!

Answer 7

I would ask this question over in the

Science &Mathematics:Alternative:ParanormalPheno...

section.

Yes there are a very few very vocal skeptics that have never conducted research or been on an investigation that will give you rude answers showing their fear and ignorance.

However, there will also be open minded people that have actual knowledge, experience and human kindness that will be glad to assist you.

Answer 8

You already know that you have vistors in your home... But that does not mean that your vistors are of the demonic kind...  And that is what it sounds like you have the average harmless spirits roaming around your home..... Tell me does the lighting in your home flickers... Or do your lights go off and on... does something wind up missing or do you find these object after a while.... do you often have a door slamb or do you  just find  some doors open..... Answere these question and I will telll you what you have in your home................

Answer 9

Um,

you either have to research up the history of your home OR you're gonna have to call up a physic and ask if the house you're living in is haunted.

You may need to get more specific about your house, so you can receive more specific answers. good luck .

Answer 10

I am looking at your question from a paranormal investigators point of view. ( I wish I had a quarter for very time someone has said..please don't think I'm crazy, but...".  I could fill my car with gas for sure)  So, I do not think you are crazy.

It is not unusual for some members of a family living at the same place to not feel or hear the things you have described.  It is all in the interpretation.  What is normal for him, might not be for others, if you are following me.

It does not appear that there is anything there that is malevolent (out to hurt you) its just letting you know it is there nost likely.  And just like the bratty child who wants attention, they are going to get it, whether it is positive or negative.

A house does not have to be old in order to have activity in them.  A house may be the focus while the land itself may be the cause.

The cemetery could play a part in the activity in your home, however, most are not haunted at all, even if there is activity in them.  That is called a portal.  It is a way by which spirits may enter and exit this world.

My suggestion is that you try to figure out any natural cause for what is happening in your home.  Try to get your Husband involved in this process, since he is a skeptic.  If the sounds or events can be duplicated naturally, the likelyhood is, you do not have paranormal activity in your home.

After you have exausted the possibilities, then start making lots of video and pictures aound your house.  Especially in those areas that seem to be most effected.  Recorders are useful in these incidences, they pick up everything, even stuff you didn't hear.  Keep a record of the events with dates and times.  Do this for about a week.  Then, decide what you wanna do.

Some people decide that they want whatever it is gone.  Some say, let it stay as long as it does not bother anyone.  Some want independent proof.  If that is the case, find a group in your area that will come and help.  Most do not charge for their services and are happy to come out and assist you.

I will be glad to assist you to find someone in your area if you so desire.

Answer 11

It's just coincidences hun.

You might have some secret passages or something though!

I'd suggest doing a thorough or your house in broad daylight, and giving it a good cleanup.

Answer 12

Just your husband not believing you is a sign. Spirits (usually negative ones) try to break a family apart. The best you can do is stay close to your daughter and husband and consider having the house blessed. Contact investigators who are specially trained to prove your house is haunted. Do not do anything that will get the spirit even more angry, it will cost you. DO NOT use an Ouija Board, it only keeps the portal which the spirits cross over permanent, especially if you destroy it after use. Is there a room where most of the paranormal experiences happen? If so, take some baby powder and spread it all over the floor. Don't let anyone into the room. The next day, check on the room. If there is anything written/molded into the powder, get help immediately. If you have trouble sleeping or sitting down, take salt and form a circle around you. This is considered very helpful, especially with keeping spirits out. Also, if you feel an extreme drop in temperature, this means a negative spirit is arriving... leave that room as soon as possible. Make sure you have a good connection to God and always keep faith in Him. Hang some pictures up and get a couple crosses for protection.

Remember:

-Prove there's a spirit

-Protect yourself

-Keep your family together

-Don't try to solve the problem yourself unless you know what you're doing

-Get help from a church or paranormal investigators

However, the spirit may be harmless. Bless the house to help them cross over. It will be obvious if the blessing has been successful.

Answer 13

Don't worry about it, my friend live in a supposed "haunted house" and the same things happened to her.  Later they moved to a house on the hills but in a big city.  Unless you actually see something in your house or hear a distinct noise, I wouldn't worry too much.

Answer 14

It could be these are the signs you sense things are wacthing you. You heard something you can explain and you see something or someone. I don't think you are crazy because alot of people do have ghost or a hauted house.

Answer 15

Sometimes it could just be an old house or something. But if weird things are happening then it really could be haunted. You could get in touch with a paranormal expert and have them check the house. You could also do research at a local library about bad things that could have happened in the house.

Answer 16

mabe its casper