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    How do you catch a ghost in your house?
    Jennifer McVey, Cht
    Spiritual Director
    Jennifer McVey is a Spiritualist, Seer, and the Spiritual Director of Spiritual Answers and Solutions. With more than 22 years of experience, she specializes in manifesting, ghosts and spirit attachments, hypnotherapy, channeling, and spiritually based life coaching. Jennifer has also published 13 Affirmation Image and six Word Search Puzzle books in spirituality and self-help and has produced over 600 audio sessions.
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    Never do that! Instead of trying to catch the ghost, focus on sending the spirit to its proper place. Imagine that place and ask your higher self to take them where they need to be (or should be). Then, envision an open door and try to shoot the spirit out of your house.
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    What if I hear a girl scream in my basement, what could that mean?
    Community Answer
    It could mean that you have a ghost in your basement that is very upset. You could also be hearing someone's television or something going on outside or in a neighbor's house.
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    What do I do if ghosts are haunting paintings in my house?
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    If the ghosts are haunting paintings, take them down - either permanently, or put them back up in places where you don't normally go (in your house).
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    Can a ghost scratch me?
    Community Answer
    No. Ghosts are only spirits, and a spirit can't scratch you. If it can scratch you, it is a poltergeist or other creature.
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    Which are more dangerous -- child or adult ghosts?
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    Children have a better imagination, and therefore their ghosts are likely to be far more evil because they have less morals or boundaries. Then again, it also depends on the individual -- some adults never grow up and some have simply done very bad things, morally speaking.
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    Why do ghosts want to bug you?
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    Unresolved business, scathing personalities and even for the amusement of it. Maybe they just want attention or perhaps you've annoyed them by summoning them from their slumber. It may be a deceased family member wanting to talk to you and you've repeatedly ignored them. If you believe in ghosts, consider asking them their business, rather than assuming anything.
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    My ghost has been around for 15 years, not a big problem. I would notice its presence once per year but lately it's been four to five times in three months. This morning for the first time it was breathing deeply and quickly but I could not see it. Thoughts?
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    Your ghost may be trying to tell you to get the walls in your house checked for dampness and maybe even black mold. The heavy breathing may be indicative of your ghost trying to give you an image of poor health in the respiratory area, an area often impacted by black mold. Look for dampness or signs of mildew on your walls and ceilings.
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    How do I know if there is a ghost in my house?
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    Unnatural feelings, objects moving of their own accord (in my home, two pieces of cat litter were thrown across an empty room), inexplicable sounds, orbs (small balls of light), and even full-bodied apparitions.
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    Can I get a free inspection for ghosts?
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    Maybe you could ask your faith's elders or leaders to come have a look for you. In some religions, there are people designated to deal with ghostly spirits. However, it would be polite to give them a donation and to cover their gas costs.
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    If telling the ghost to leave doesn't work, how else do I make it leave?
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    Many ghost hunters are seeking the opportunity to interact with a ghost, and would be willing to help you. Remain calm and try cleaning your home with smudge, or have a priest help. Seek outside help from psychologists and ghost hunters in your area.
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    A ghost kept turning the light switch off after it was turned on 6 times in a row, turned on the stereo at 1am and again at 3am, and threw stuff across our bedroom. What should we do?
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    I think this is probably a poltergeist. If there is anyone in your house under stress, talk with them to the point where they are not stressed, and your problem should be solved. Otherwise follow the steps in this article.
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    Is it possible to get rid of a ghost by tearing down a building it might be in?
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    I don't think so -- usually the spirit would just remain in that area. But it depends. If it's a garage or something attached to your home, then the spirit may just move into your actual home. If it's just an empty building, then it could possibly disappear from the site once the building is gone.
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    What do I do if I see a shadow that is not mine?
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    First, calm down. It could be your vision problems or something else. It could be a ghost, but the chances are low. Even if it is a ghost, you are most likely safe. It may well be the shadow of something real too, such as an object or a passerby from the street. Don't assume it's a ghost -- look for a real explanation first.
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    How do I help the ghost leave in peace without harming anyone?
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    Tell the ghost that it doesn't belong in your home, and that it's time to move on, its loved ones are waiting for it in the light. Burning sage and imagining a white, protective light around yourself and your home can protect you against any negative energies.
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    Can I get rid of multiple ghosts or/and poltergeists?
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    Yes, you can get rid of multiple ghosts. It is most effective if you say their names, if you have them. For example: "Jimmy and Peter, you are no longer attached to me or anything in this house. You have to move on now. Please go to the place in which you are meant to be." Poltergeists, however, aren't much of a spirit but the result of someone with supernatural powers put under stress. You want to find the person causing it and try to solve his/her stressful problem.
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    Will the ghost kill me?
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    No. But if you find yourself afraid for your life, it would be a good idea to speak with a priest or pastor and ask for prayer over yourself, your family, and your home.
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    How do you get ghosts to stop waking you up during the night?
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    Simply ask your ghost politely to be quieter when it is around you during the night. Speak with deference and kindness.
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    How can I see the ghost?
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    Well, you can't really see it, but you can try to talk to it. See if it leaves you any clues about why it is there. If you want, you can leave out a paper with writing or a question on it and a writing tool next to it. Leave it out overnight. Check the paper the next morning to see if anything was written on it.
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    What should I do if I have a little girl ghost at my house?
    IiKingJordan
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    You could try to communicate with her. If you buy a Ouija board, you should be able to communicate with her. If you don't trust a Ouija board or if you are too scared to use it, just buy an EVP recorder, thermal camera or ghost box. The little girl won't hurt you -- she is most likely afraid.
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    What do I do if I hear banging in the next room, and it seems like things have been moved? What causes this?
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    You may not have a ghost, but a poltergeist. Unlike ghosts, poltergeists are of a mischievous or malevolent nature, whereas most ghosts are harmless.
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    What if my school, and not my home, is haunted?
    IiKingJordan
    Community Answer
    You can maybe find out what happened to the school, and tell the principal what you hear or what you have seen.
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    Can I befriend a ghost that doesn't hurt me?
    Community Answer
    I guess you can. As long as you don't offend it, you should be fine.
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    What should I do if the doorbell rings and no one is there?
    Community Answer
    Most likely you just got pranked. It could also be someone who realized they were at the wrong address after they'd already rung the bell. There's nothing you need to do.
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    What about tickling a child's foot while they're sleeping? How do I get that to stop?
    Community Answer
    Try covering your child's foot or have him/her wear socks or slippers while sleeping.
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    What do you do if the spirit will not be heard or seen on videos and recordings?
    Community Answer
    Keep recording, so it stays away. It seems like its been effective for you thus far.
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    What if I have a ghost that specifically pushes over my dishes? It's getting annoying.
    Community Answer
    Act serious and with authority to show you have the power and order it to leave. If you keep your dishes in a cupboard, buy some safety clips to lock your cupboards. If you don't, leave them somewhere safe. It may also be showing a trait of it's past character.
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    Can ghosts attach themselves to human hosts?
    Community Answer
    Yes, but don't worry. The type of ghosts that can haunt you are psychological and not "real ghosts." You are just nervous if you feel haunted, or worried. So the type of spirit people qualify as "ghosts" cannot haunt you, but a mixture of feelings can make you feel "haunted."
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    Can someone have a ghost help with a physical or spiritual problem?
    Community Answer
    It would depend on the ghost and the nature of your relationship with it. You're probably better off seeking that kind of help elsewhere, though.
  • Question
    Is there a difference between ghosts and demons?
    PreuxFox
    Top Answerer
    This depends on what culture you come from or spiritual beliefs you hold. Most people would define a ghost as the spirit of a dead human, and would define a demon as something that was never human. However, in some cultures and belief systems, everything (including animals and plants) leaves behind a spirit when it dies that may be evil or good and there are no distinctions; conversely, some Christian beliefs state that there is no such thing as a human ghost and that any supernatural entity pretending to be a ghost is actually a demon trying to trick you.
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    Something is stealing my money and pain medicine how can I stop this thing from doing this?
    PreuxFox
    Top Answerer
    Ghosts don't have any use for money or pain medicine, it sounds as if you are going to have to deal with a living person.
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