People want to be taken seriously when they think they are being haunted. The matter though is that sometimes there are other things that are causing people harm other than a spirit. This can be hard for people to know but this can help people to be safe and to learn to tell the difference between a haunting and something else that is going on.
Finding Out if There is a Spirit
It is important for you to know if you are being haunted or if there is something else that is going on. There are signs that a spirit can be present such as:
- Seeing things out of the corner of your eyes.
- Hearing voices.
- Seeing things moving.
- Hearing bumping sounds or other noises.
If you have these things happening around, you then chances are that you have a spirit that is haunting you. The thing is things that happen can be things that aren’t spiritual in your life, and they can be things that are harmless. You might have kids that are going in and out of the attic and this might be why you are hearing things bumping around or maybe the house is just settling and that is why you hear crackling. Sometimes though, there are spirits around and this can be dangerous in your life.
You have to first find out what is causing the activity that you are noticing because if it is not a spirit then you need to know what it is. Sometimes people will think that someone is crazy or weird because they think they have a spirit, but they just don’t know how to find out if they have a haunting or if it is something else going on.
There are different magical things that people can do when there is a spiritual problem, but you can waste your time doing magic when there isn’t even a spirit problem, and this can be dangerous for your mind and your spirit self.
Some things that make you think that there is a spirit can be figured out fast and you can solve the problem instead of thinking that you are in a spirit situation.
Thinking You Have a Spirit
Everyone has senses in their life and sometimes your senses will make you think that you are having a spirit haunting. You might be right, but you also might need to do more research to really know. The fastest way to find out if you have a spirit is to move forward and think about what is going on.
What is causing you to hear sounds or things to move? Have you considered that you have animals or insects or that you have something going on like carbon monoxide poisoning? There are things that can be going on around you that are dangerous that you can solve by addressing the problem and not by just thinking you have a spirit. Until you know the real truth, you can do spell after spell, but it will never get rid of something that is not a spirit haunting.
Witches need to remember that they have power, and they have to be realistic as to what is going on. This means that you have to look at the truth and you have t make sure that you are paying attention to the situation before you take action. Using the right magic and making sure that your mindset is right is what will help you to figure out the real challenges in your life and in the situation.
You need to know everything about the situation that you are in if you think you have a spirit and what is going on so you can make sure. You need to make sure that you are really looking on what is going on around you.
Even if you are sure, you have a spirit, you need to go through the different steps to make sure that none of the other things are going on in your home or your body. This is important anytime you want to deal with a spirit or other things going on around you.
You need to make sure that you are being firm in your reality and that you are knowledgeable about what is happening so that you can have power in your life.
Is it a Spirit?
You can determine if something going on in your life is a spirit or if it is something else. The first thing that you need to do is to make sure none of these other things are causing you to feel like you are having spirit experiences.
Check out each of the things that are going on in your house to find out why there are noises and rule out anything that you know might not be spirit related. It should take you less than 30 minutes to find out if you have a spirit or if it is something else.
Look at each of the situations below and do not move forward until you are sure that it is ruled out of your life. You can take any notes on the symptoms that work with each of these things and find out if anyone else in your home is having the same symptoms that you are.
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning or Gas Leaks
The first thing that you need to do in your home is to make sure that you don’t have any carbon monoxide or gas leaks happening in your home. These things can be very dangerous and can lead to death. Most people do not know the signs and symptoms of these things and they can include things such as:
- Throwing up or stomach issues.
- Pain in the chest area.
- Depression.
- Nose bleeds.
- Tiredness.
- Smelling sulfur smells.
- Confusion.
- Nausea.
- Being weak.
- Headaches.
- Ears ringing.
- Things dying like plants.
- Losing consciousness.
- Having a hard time breathing.
These things can get less when you leave that are and sometimes people think that there is a spirit that is there that is coming and going but the truth is that if you leave the home and these symptoms go away that you need to check for these things right away.
If you do not have a carbon monoxide detector and you have these symptoms, get one and see. If you find out you have carbon monoxide, get out of your house, and take your pets with you right away. Do not light a candle or match or turn on any lights. Open all of the windows and let the house air out for hours. Even if it hot or cold, do this so that you can be safe.
Once you do this and get rid of the carbon monoxide or the gas leak, find out if the symptoms have disappeared. You need to do this before you check for spirits and if you have an emergency in your home, leave until it is fixed.
Mold
The next thing to check is for mold. Mold can make people very sick. This is a concern when people are in an area that is humid or an old building. There are symptoms of mold contamination such as:
- Headaches.
- Coughing.
- Being tired.
- Sinus problems.
- Allergic reactions.
- Losing hair.
- Being anxious.
- Being confused.
- Losing memory.
- Numb in hands and feet.
- Stomach problems.
- Being sensitive to light.
- Gaining weight or losing weight for no reason.
- Cramps.
- Chest colds.
- Fever.
- Problems breathing.
Being exposed to mold for long periods can be very dangerous and you need to rule out this if you have these symptoms.
If you have mold growing in your home, you need to get out of the house until it is fixed and taken care of. Not all molds can be seen and sometimes you have to really look hard to find this toxic material in your home. You can get your home tested for mold and you can buy your own test kits to find out if mold is present.
Metal Toxicity
Sometimes heavy metals can be toxic to your life. Old houses are sometimes full of things like lead, and they can also have mercury. These things can be dangerous to you and can slowly poison you or your animals or other people in your house. Having high levels of mercury, cadmium, lead or arsenic can be toxic, and more people are exposed to it than ever even realize.
Mercury
Here are some symptoms of mercury poisoning:
- Confusion.
- Psychosis.
- Stress.
- Anxiety.
- Being overly shy.
- Having memory problems.
- Hearing problems.
- Tremors.
- Vision or hearing problems from out of nowhere.
Mercury is one heavy metal that can cause mental illness and it is something that can hurt you over time if you don’t get it taken care of.
Lead
Here are some symptoms of lead poisoning:
- Brain fog.
- Having trouble thinking.
- Being hyper.
- Being angry or irritable.
- Hypertension.
Homes that were built in the 70’s or before often have lead paint in them. People can come and get rid of this but if your home has not been tested you need to make sure your house is not contaminated.
Arsenic
Here are some symptoms of arsenic poisoning:
- Cancer.
- Weakness.
- Feeling numb.
- Having pain in your hands or feet.
- Being irritable.
- Having pale colored skin.
Arsenic is something that can be in your home or in your vegetables because it is often used in agriculture and building materials. This is one of the biggest things that can be in the food, and you need to check for this when you have these symptoms.
If you have these symptoms, then you need to get texted for heavy metal toxicity and find out what is going on in your body or in your area. You can find out ways to get texted and then you can get these things removed from your diet or your home.
Insects or Animals
Some people often think they have a spirit when they really have rodents or insects moving through their home. You might be someone that hears things moving around at night or you might smell something that seems strange. Maybe you have animals that are acting spooked.
The thing is, these kinds of animals and insects can be very destructive in your home and if you find that you have any of these critters, find someone that is in control of pest control and let them help you to remove them.
Sleep Paralysis
One of the things that people often think that they are haunted with is with sleep paralysis. This happens when you fall asleep, but your mind is awake, and your body will not move. People are not able to talk when this happens and sometimes, they hallucinate and see things and it causes major fear. This can also turn into anxiety and can cause you to have a hard time breathing or have chest pains which can cause fear and make you think that you are dying.
When this happens, people often think that they see someone moving around or they believe that something is sitting on them, and they confuse this with a haunting.
Even though people have sleep paralysis, this is not based on spirits and is based around stress. Stress is something that causes people to get out of REM sleep and it can affect the brain. When you learn to handle your stress and manage your sleep then you can stop having sleep paralysis.
There are no real steps to stop sleep paralysis, but you can find that you will be calmer when you realize that this has nothing to do with spirits but with sleep stress.
Here are some things that you can do to feel safer in your area:
Floor Wash
You can boil Solomon’s Seal root and ¼ cup of salt for nine minutes and then use it to clean your floors. If you have carpet, you can put this in a spray bottle and spray your baseboards and your carpet. Use it to wash your windows.
Do not use crystals such as Herkimer Diamonds, Shaman’s Stone, Moldavite, Moonstone or Amethyst when you sleep because it can cause you to dream more. Some stones are sleep stones such as Hematite, Angelite or Albite and they can help you to sleep better.
Drinking tea is one way that you can sleep better. Tea’s that have chamomile can help you to not have nightmares and it can give you sweet sleep. This is something that can give you calming energy. You can also use honey to make you have sweet dreams and to help you get rid of cortisol which is a stress hormone. This can help you to sleep better and to relax more.
Mental Health Problems
This is one of the hardest things to face when you think that you are facing a haunting. Some people have mental issues that can cause them to have the same symptoms of a haunting. If you have a history or mental illness or it runs in your family, make sure that you are not experiencing this same thing. This can help you to know if this is a problem inside of yourself or if it is a haunting in your home.
Some of the symptoms of mental illness can include:
- Delusions.
- Hearing or seeing things that aren’t there.
- Being paranoid.
- Feeling like a victim.
- Having evidence of inside struggles.
Someone that is paranoid might think that they hear or see things, but this is not something that is a spiritual thing but an internal thing. This can be a mental health issue that you need to have someone to look at.
Most spirits are not going to come and change your emotions and they can be banished fast, but a mental illness cannot be banished. If you do a banishing spell and nothing changes then you need to see a doctor. There is nothing wrong with getting help if you have a mental illness and this will help you to live a better life.
What if None of Those Apply?
If you eliminate all of the things above and none of them apply to you then you might have a spirit. Spirits can be different depending on who they are with or who they are haunting and where. Spirits are different and so you need to make sure that you make your approach fits the haunting that you are experiencing.
