PHOBIA of stuff?

Question

Not to long ago, I started to get into paranormal stuff. It's still cool and I'm still interested, but I'm scared that a ghost is going to hurt me. I can sense paranormal activity, but I dont know the real feeling of a sense. How can I stop the phobia, but still be interested?

Answer 1

What you're sensing is probably your own fear, brought on by the power of suggestion. There is no reason to be afraid of ghosts, primarily for the reason that they have never been demonstrated to exist! And if ghosts did exist, how would they be able to hurt you if they are not physical beings? Sure, you may hear scary ghost stories of how someone was supposedly harassed or even punched, thrown or otherwise assaulted by a ghost, but realize that these are just stories without any evidence at all to back them up. On the internet it is very easy to spin yarns without consequence, and that is exactly what happens, especially with ghost stories.

So relax and enjoy ghost hunting. There is nothing to be afraid of except tripping over something in the dark!

Answer 2

I am glad you find the field interesting, and hope you can approach it from an analytical and scientific approach.

First of all, there are very few ways to get hurt in paranormal research.

You should also get into God, and pray. Especially if you are going into ghost hunts with a sense of fear. God will protect you from evil.

The down side of the Christian approach is that you will eliminate the possibility that ghosts are earthbound spirits of dead humans. This seems to be a myth that ghost hunters and mediums like to exploit and most people find fun.

The upside is you will find that a lot of the unexplained phenomena are part of an invisible war that has been going on for a long time over the planet earth. The other upside is that you will have the protection you need, should you get into any real sticky situations.

Answer 3

omg. that exact thing happened to me when i was 9. i LOVED paranormal sci fi type things but i was afraid all the time of poltergeists. it will wear off and you won't be as interested. what really helped me get over it was to be on a camping trip with my family. it was really safe to be in the dark there and if there were a ghost (if they existed) everyone would know about it. otherwise i don't really have a suggestion.

Answer 4

Well I must say that I have been in your shoes.

The first and most important thing that you must realize is that a spirit will never harm you. Now a demonic entity will but those cases are few and far between. The most important thing is that if you are going on an "investigation" you should say a prayer for protection, ask to basically be protected while you are on the "investigation". You can also use a good luck charm or an amulet or a talisman to help. Most importantly remember that fear can paralyze you, but fear can be overcome.

Here is a short list of Amulets, talismans, and plain old good luck charms:

Some people carry something special to make you feel safe, strong, or it's to bring you luck. If you do you're part it's part of a psychic tradition that is as old as humanity itself.

Amulets have been said to repel danger, but not necessarily attract luck.

Talismans are said to bring you good fortune.

Good Luck charms can be any item you feel that brings you luck.

There is no proof that any of these items bring you anything more than a beautiful piece to wear around your neck. There is nothing wrong with keeping these items with you at all times. Its presence can help reassure you, and give you a sense of good fortune, and protection.

Examples of such items are:

"Abracadabra"- used by magicians all over the world, this is one of the oldest magic formulas, and means "Speak the blessing". Written on a piece of silk, and worn around the neck, it wards of disease.

Beads- Glass eye beads represent the "all seeing" deity that averts danger.

Cat- The ancient Egyptians believed cats were sacred, and represented the moon. Black cats are thought to be lucky, but some people fear them. Only you will know whether a cat mascot will benefit you, so trust your intuition.

Coin- This is traditionally silver, but it's the right coin for you, the humble penny will bring you health and wealth.

Crosses-Ankh or key cross- This is originated in Egypt and symbolizes life and immortality.

Greek cross, or the cross of St. Benedict_ Both of these crosses fend off evil spirits with the commanding message "Get thee behind me Satan!"

Roman cross- This was a powerful protective amulet long before Christianity.

St. Andrew's cross- Traditionally worn as a potent amulet against bad influences.

Tau cross- Shaped like a "t" and worn to protect against diseases such as epilepsy. It is symbolic of eternal life and is also used to guard the spirit.

Dragon- Usually used to enhance peace and felicity, dragons also help the wearer to conquer enemies in war- you must choose how its power.

Fish- The symbol of early Christianity, fish charms attract abundance and riches, and represent creation, and fertility.

Four-leafed clover or Shamrock- These are very lucky plants, renowned for bringing you luck, whether it's in money, gambling, or love.

Frog- A talisman for wealth, fertility, health, and long life, frog charms should be worn by lovers to ensure a happy relationship, blessed with mutual ardor and constancy.

Garment- Any piece of clothing can bring the wearer luck- especially in competitive sports.

Hand of Fatima- A powerful amulet, this is a very popular in the Middle East. It is a hand of benediction, and is mainly used on the doors or walls of the house to protect all within.

Heart- This is usually worn to attract love, and joy. At one point in time, however, a heart amulet was used to prevent evil spells being used on the wearer.

Horseshoe- The ancient Greeks, and Romans used these to bring wealth and happiness to the home. To make it effective, the horseshoe must be nailed onto the door of the house pointing upward.

Key- Worn by the Greeks and Romans to bring luck, enhance foresight, and improve judgment, keys represented the God Janus, keeper of the gate of heaven and guardian of all doors. Janus was two-headed, and this enabled him to look into the future as well as the past. The Japanese use the key charm to bring wealth, love, and happiness.

Lamb- The Christian emblem of the Redeemer, a lamb carrying a cross and flag is worn as a protection against accidents, storms, and diseases.

Lizard- Painted on the outside of houses, a lizard bring good luck. It also promotes good eyesight and inspires wisdom.

Lotus- This brings you good luck, and is also used in India as an amulet to protect against illness and accidents. The flower represents Lakshimi, the goddess of beauty and fortune. The Egyptians saw the lotus as an emblem of the sun, and believed that it promoted clarity of thought and wisdom.

Peacock- The feathers are said to bring bad luck as they are supposed to represent the evil eye. However, the bird itself is lucky, and represents the triumph over death of everlasting life.

Rabbit's foot- With its associations of fertility and speed, this lucky charm boosts your fortunes.

Scarab- This ancient Egyptian talisman is a symbol of creation and resurrection, and brings physical, spiritual, and mental health. It also acts as a protection from evil influences on the journey from the physical to the spirit planes.

Seal of Solomon- Also known as the Star Of David. It symbolizes the fire of the male and the water of the female merging in harmony. The crossed triangles also represent air, and earth. The seal has six points, with an invisible seventh representing spiritual transformation, reflected within the inner eye of the magician, seer, priest, or priestess.

Spider- A talisman of success in business and money matters, spiders were placed inside the nutshell in medieval times, and worn around the neck to protect the wearer from illness.

Teeth- In China a tiger's tooth is regarded as a precious talisman for people who gamble or speculate. In Russia imitation teeth are used as amulets to protect children from evil influences and disease.

Tortoise- The symbol of the Earth, this protects against spells and various evil spells.

White heather- This Celtic talisman has the power to bring true love to the wearer.

Wishbone- This familiar talisman brings you good luck and enables you to realize your dreams.

I hope that this helps you a little bit

Answer 5

Ghosts do not hurt people. Not every ghost can iteract with humans. Demonds on the other hand will target a person and attack. Don't give them power to draw to. Meaning don't fear them.

Answer 6

Hello kat,

I have read your answer from a previous question so i am aware you have already witnessed the paranormal, which is good. One thing to keep in mind is that spirits don't normally go around and just start finding people to pound. You can provoke them into hurting you but it takes a lot. Another thing is that the paranormal as you know it is real and just because others can't see them or don't want to see them does not mean it isn't real. Yopu already have seen them so you do not need any proof. Now to get on with the main question at hand. Fear is a strong emotion and some spirits will feed off of it. Already your doing something that faces this fear and that is out looking for answers. You can take the strong desire of your hunting and looking for answers to fight the feeling of fear. I have never heard of anyone being hurt so bad from a spirit that they could not get up and walk away, for the most part they make people hurt themselves by running away scared. True there are many things that can spook you and your first thought would be paranormal but you will find this is not the case for the most part. try to train yourself that there is a good normal explaination for what you may see or hear. You will find a great feeling in finding out that most things are not paranormal in nature and the next time your out your more educated. And that will help you understand easier each time what you may have heard or seen. One important tip is to never run away scared just calmly walk out the same direction you came.

Answer 7

Spectrophobia, Phasmophobia, Fear of Specters, and Fear of Ghosts being the most common:  An abnormal and persistent fear of ghosts. Sufferers of this fear experience undue anxiety even though they realize their fear is irrational. They may fear going into woods, empty houses or dark places and may react with alarm at strange or unexplained noises.Like all fears and phobias, ghost phobia is created by the unconscious mind as a protective mechanism,so all you have to do is regain control of your emotions ,breaking negative stimulus links and building positive acceptance

new ones is one good way to overcome this phobia.

Answer 8

i think the best way to relieve yourself of any fear is to embrace it, for example to relieve a fear of heights a person should skydive or something like that. So you push yourself past a certain point.

Answer 9

Don't watch the X-files, that song will give you night-mares.

To answer your question, "ghosts" are either halucinations, or demons. If the ghost you see is in fact a demon, then you better pray really hard.However if the ghost is a halucination, then stop smoking weed. Or get mental assistance.

Answer 10

Don't take it serious! If you act scaried you'll get hooked. They feed on people being scaried, they try to dominate them.