Q&A for How to Verify Signs of a Haunting

Try not to panic, and record it. Panicking when things like this happen isn't good.

If you live alone, then you are probably being haunted. If there are other people in the house with you, then they might have tricked you. A hand print could be a sign that the ghost wants to communicate with you. I would seek professional help.

Some paranormal spirits are powerful enough to do this.

By the same ghost? If so, it probably wants something from you or needs your help. Ask it what is wrong. Or, if you've seen/heard the ghost and know it is a family member or friend that died, they probably just want to be near you or just say "hi." Acknowledge it!

There may be certain areas or rooms in a residence where you may feel unwelcome and/or a room you may just feel more safe in at different times in a day/night, but nothing to conclude that a particular area is haunted only that there could be an echo /energy still resonating in the area in which something had occurred.

It means you had poor balance at the time. Think of logical explanations before suggesting anything spooky.

Try burning some sage to cleanse your home of negativity. You can also seek professional mental help to improve your emotional being; a positive mind can cause a spirit to flee, or at least become more docile and friendly.

Maybe you have subconsciously heard it somewhere before, you just don't remember. This is actually pretty common. Of course it could also be something paranormal.

Dont fear them!!! Tell the ghost that you are in control, and you believe in God, not them. Don't show them you know they are there. Ignore them and clear your mind. Tell yourself you are imagining things that do not exist.

you can use anything if you direct your energy into it. Pendulums, lettered stones, or you can just draw your own Ouija board on paper and use a shot glass as the planchette.

You can hire a ghost hunter or set up a surveillance system (or a simple video camera) to record in any area(s) you often see activity.

If you're "carrying" a haunting with you, then that would generally indicate possession of some kind, which is possible.

Seek professional mental help. Spirits are often attach themselves to negative emotion. A good therapist can help you improve your emotions, which in turn can cause the spirit to flee or at least become docile and friendly.

It doesn't necessarily mean anything, especially if it only happened once. It could have been an animal, or just the person's mind playing tricks on them.

Only if he feels attracted to the place. Keep an eye out for strange happenings.

Hire a paranormal investigator to confirm.

Most experts agree that most ghosts are not strong enough to physically hurt people. It takes a lot of energy to be able to affect the physical world. It may be possible for a ghost to slap you, but it is very unlikely.

Look for strange things happening around your house and record them. Make sure that they are actually happening and it's not your imagination.

It depends on a lot of things (cause of death, history, type et cetera), so try researching the area of the haunting first.

Yes. The whispering is bad enough, but the music really signifies paranormal activity.

If you suddenly feel dizzy and you see black corners around your eyes, it may be a ghost trying to possess you. Don't react with fear, be brave, and if they happen to lose then tell them they can't be in the house you are living in.

Perhaps. Sometimes, ghosts possess objects either to express themselves, or (rarely) to torment you. Don't immediately assume this, though.

Maybe she's trying to make contact with you. Talk to her when you feel that she's near, and pay attention if she's directing your attention to something. Try contacting her by consulting a paranormal expert.

Examine and see if it is a ghost or if it is just a natural occurrence. Hauntings are very rare and most of the time many alleged "hauntings" are just normal situations, like a house settling or duct work creaking.

If you have a window you might be being watched by an animal. But you know I have had the same feeling before without a window, so it might be a spectral experience.

No, a ghost will not harm you.

I would suggest asking your doctor about medication if you really need it. Or you could try those bracelets that put pressure on your wrist. They are usually used for car sickness, but they're designed to prevent dizziness and nausea.

I would guess that it has more to do with the ventilation or air quality in that particular spot. Otherwise it could possibly be indicative of a haunting.

The existence of spirits has not been scientifically proven, but many people have had anecdotal experiences with spirits, so it's possible.

Possibly, but it's more likely you have a rodent problem or a loud HVAC system.