I've been hearing things all day...

[Qeniheru]

...and it is starting to creep me out. _inabox_

On the way to Geology, I kept hearing a voice once I passed this particular house whose lawn is completely covered by dead leaves...appearantly they don't believe in raking. :hahugh: But anyway, it kept whispering into my ear. Some of it was mumbled, but from what I could make out it sounded like it wanted my attention. I know it kept saying "hey". And it sounded like a man about my age, maybe a few years younger. It was very soft-spoken, but it gave me chills...it kept doing this for about a minute, then I crossed the street and it stopped.

Weird thing is, that I passed the house on the way back, and heard nothing. I did feel like something or someone was at my back though. It didn't feel bad or anything, just odd. It seemed curious, whatever it was.

Maybe that house is haunted or something...

I've also noticed that people all day have been noticing me in a positive way, which is strange for me considering I think of myself as a chameleon--I blend into my environment. Maybe it has something to do with the feeling of radiance I've had today...perhaps it's acting like a beacon to both the living and otherwise.

And also, while I was in Geology, in the middle of class I heard this thundering roar, almost like it was a big lion or something. I heard growling and snorting after that, almost like it was restless. I still have no idea what that was. :confused: I felt intimidated, but not afraid of it.

And then, when I got back to my apartment, I heard someone saying my name, as if they were right next to me. It sounded like the first voice, but different.

I'm still feeling something at my back, almost like someone stuck something to it. It's not really annoying or bad feeling...actually it's more like a pillow than anything. 8O

Any thoughts? :ghostie: I'm rather curious about all this stuff happening at once. I usually don't hear stuff like this.

[Fluoxetine]

Sounds like you have a spirit attached to you. Everyone has a guardian spirit that gives us the pull back when we are about to get run over ETC. It may seem that this spirit is attached to you as you're chakras are alligned towards positive. This can make you receptive and maybe this spirit has attached himself to you through your own inner energy.

If it is saying hello, say hello back. It may just want to be talked to. In the spirit world they can see us as well as their own world. So with you being positive, they see this and stay with it. It may not be the house with the leaves, but someone close by that died and wants people to know he is still around.

The lion roar... Maybe attention. Or it could be your mind relaxing and replaying a lions roar to make you wake up again as you may have to learn something important. So the thing to do is if the voice comes back, stop and look in that direction. If alone say "hi" and smile. That will be enough to make the "spirit" happy. Maybe you are developing clairaudiance without knowing it. :D

[Mainedruid]

I kind of agree!!.. on the paranormal side, ghosts very rarely follow someone. usually they are confined to a spot. like a house or a place.

we DO have guides. As different lessons are learned in life some times these guides do a changing of the guard so to speak. One lesson learned or abandoned that guide leaves and another steps in for the next lesson. some times...

any time I have a feeling with me all day, or for a while I usually brush is off as a guide. once I realise I have a feeling that's been with me a bit I try to use my intuition to sort it out.

Try some meditation, see if you can figure out what your noises and feeling are/were.

Just some thoughts,
Mike

[SSanf]

Well, it is only Nov. 8. The veil may still be thin in spots.

[Kahlil the Heretic]

Hearing voices certainly isn't good...have you considered seeing a mental health professional? And I mean that in an honest and respectful way.

[Aleannah]

I agree with some of the other posters here, you may be hearing one of your guides. I hear voices sometimes (okay, it's usually just one voice - the same voice) but it shows up when I really need it...like when I'm about to do something stupid. It's very quiet, it's male, and it's ALWAYS right. I have learned the hard way to listen for it, and when it speaks, take it very seriously. :)

[Sequoia]

Hearing voices certainly isn't good...have you considered seeing a mental health professional? And I mean that in an honest and respectful way.

I have to agree... such seemingly random sounds can be a desperate indication of a neurological condition. It could be anything from a mental illness to a brain tumor.

Before blaming the supernatural, before exploring spirits, please see a doctor. It's all well and good to talk to a spirit guide for months only to find out in the end that he's an inoperable brain tumor.

[Fluoxetine]

I have to agree... such seemingly random sounds can be a desperate indication of a neurological condition. It could be anything from a mental illness to a brain tumor.

Before blaming the supernatural, before exploring spirits, please see a doctor. It's all well and good to talk to a spirit guide for months only to find out in the end that he's an inoperable brain tumor.

Nothing wrong with scaring people with the thought of a prolonged brain tumour, partial disecction of the skull and a low probability of living a normal life afterwards. Would you care to show more tactfulness.

Try saying things like, go to the doctor. Ask to see if you have a hightened white blood cell count/anemia. If so, ask for a retest. As you have cancer, your white blood cells rise up to fight the infection. It is an early warning sign against cancer. If not, ask for Fluoxetine (prozac). Prozac triggers the chemical interaction in the brain that makes Serotonin. It boots the levels transmitted to a point where you have a feeling of feeling better. For more information see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fluoxetine for a better understanding of the drug.

But if you do not have symptoms of cancer/anxiety/panic attacks, then see what may have caused it. Was it an accoustic bounce from the house? Retry the walk and see if the voice comes back again. If it does, say hello. You never know, a guide or a passing spirit may like you.

[Sequoia]

Nothing wrong with scaring people with the thought of a prolonged brain tumour, partial disecction of the skull and a low probability of living a normal life afterwards. Would you care to show more tactfulness.

Erm, I'm just being a realist. I didn't say it was definately that - I was saying that's one of the many things that can cause such sensations, which is why seeing a doctor is extraordinarily important.


Try saying things like, go to the doctor. Ask to see if you have a hightened white blood cell count/anemia. If so, ask for a retest. As you have cancer, your white blood cells rise up to fight the infection. It is an early warning sign against cancer. If not, ask for Fluoxetine (prozac). Prozac triggers the chemical interaction in the brain that makes Serotonin. It boots the levels transmitted to a point where you have a feeling of feeling better. For more information see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fluoxetine for a better understanding of the drug.

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Prozac wouldn't be the best thing for hallucinations. Something more along the lines of Zyprexa or Seroquel would do the trick much better. But why don't we leave the prescribing to the doctors, eh?

:eyebrow: Methinks you have a personal love of prozac.


But if you do not have symptoms of cancer/anxiety/panic attacks, then see what may have caused it. Was it an accoustic bounce from the house? Retry the walk and see if the voice comes back again. If it does, say hello. You never know, a guide or a passing spirit may like you.

It's not necessarily just cancer that can cause those sorts of things. Nor just mental illness. (And panic attacks aren't the only thing that can cause hallucinations!) There are innumerable neurological conditions (things involving the brain and nerves) which can cause all sorts of haywires within the brain, leading to various types of sensations and hallucinations.

I agree that if you've had a thorough check-up, letting the doctor know what's going on, and s/he says you're physiologically fine, by all means, look for ghosts. Just don't ignore the possibility of potentially dangerous medical conditions.

And no, the doctor will not automatically assume you're schitzophrenic or something. There are very specific symptoms to that sort of condition, hallucinations being just one among many. If you aren't having any kind of paranoid thoughts or delusions, you probably won't have to worry about that, and the doc will want to rule out neurological problems. After that, if everything's okay, s/he will probably say you've been under a lot of stress, and to come back if it doesn't go away. Then you can go ghost hunting.

[ValD]

It doesn't have to be anything so serious as a brain tumour or mental illness. It sounds like simple tinnitis (http://www.ata.org/) - that often gives a whispering, hissing or roaring noise in your ear.
I'm sure that's the first thing your doctor will check for.

[Sequoia]

It doesn't have to be anything so serious as a brain tumour or mental illness. It sounds like simple tinnitis (http://www.ata.org/) - that often gives a whispering, hissing or roaring noise in your ear.
I'm sure that's the first thing your doctor will check for.

Well... she was mentioning voices talking to her, sounding like real words. That was why I was concerned.

But you're right, it could be something as simple as an ear problem. That's why seeing a doctor is important.

[WiccanGoddess]

Well... she was mentioning voices talking to her, sounding like real words. That was why I was concerned.
Perhaps she has a spirit tagging along...or a gaurdian trying to lead her to her path.

That said, if it is paranormal (it could be health related, as posted), try opening your mind and speaking back.

[Sequoia]

But please see a doctor first. =/

[WiccanGoddess]

But please see a doctor first. =/

I don't know about it being first, though. I started hearing my guardian spirit at the age of 13. From 13 to 14, I tried communicating with what I then called "The Voices". If I had gone to the doctor, I would have lost my contact with my spirit, as the medication that would have been prescribed, I wager, would effect my ability to communicate with the Guardians.

I say don't be so skeptical about it. Talk to the voices. They may be spirits, guardian or otherwise, trying to get in contact with you. When they speak, there's good reason for it. They don't escape the veil without a reason.

[Sequoia]

I don't know about it being first, though. I started hearing my guardian spirit at the age of 13. From 13 to 14, I tried communicating with what I then called "The Voices". If I had gone to the doctor, I would have lost my contact with my spirit, as the medication that would have been prescribed, I wager, would effect my ability to communicate with the Guardians.

I say don't be so skeptical about it. Talk to the voices. They may be spirits, guardian or otherwise, trying to get in contact with you. When they speak, there's good reason for it. They don't escape the veil without a reason.

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If the medication stops the voices, they aren't spirits.

Just saying.

[covenofkeys]

Sheeesh.....

[WiccanGoddess]

If the medication stops the voices, they aren't spirits.

Not neccessarily. Like with empathy, medication can inhibit/prohibit spiritual communication. It causes a fog in the senses and abilities. Even if it is a spirit, the medication will decrease the ability to communicate. And if it's your guardian spirit, that's not something you want. You want to communicate with them. You need to speak with them. You need to hear them.

First things first, in my opinion, sit down, meditate, communicate. Attempts show effort. If you feel it is a medical condition, then it's up to you whether you go to a doctor or not. I'm not your mother/father, I don't have a say in what you do, I will only offer my opinions: I have been through something similar. Hearing 'voices', into which, turned out to belong to my Guardian. I told my mom about it, and her initial reaction was, "Communicate Back. If you don't get a reply, then we'll see about the doctor." And in communicating back, I heard back, and found out who the voice belonged to

[WiccanGoddess]

Sheeesh.....

In relation to the topic?

[Sequoia]

Not neccessarily. Like with empathy, medication can inhibit/prohibit spiritual communication. It causes a fog in the senses and abilities. Even if it is a spirit, the medication will decrease the ability to communicate.

:eyebrow:

Well... let's just say that my personal experiences with antipsychotics in no way dampened my ability to communicate with spirits and various forms of creatures. Nor do my current medications.

But you know, since you haven't taken them, I'm sure you know much better than I, someone who has taken them, how they effect that sort of thing. The Big Bad Drug Companies and mental illness are all a facade - it's all about The Man trying to prevent people from communicating with spirits. Or mind control. Or something else equally unlikely. I'm sure. :uhhuhuh:

[WiccanGoddess]

Well... let's just say that my personal experiences with antipsychotics in no way dampened my ability to communicate with spirits and various forms of creatures. Nor do my current medications.

Some prescriptions do inhibit.




But you know, since you haven't taken them, I'm sure you know much better than I, someone who has taken them...

I haven't? Oh, but I have. Again, you assume what you do not/cannot know. Again. Sequoia, I never said I didn't take inhibitory medications. I said I didn't at the time of the voices. I do now, and I can damned well say they do effect my communication.




The Big Bad Drug Companies and mental illness are all a facade - it's all about The Man trying to prevent people from communicating with spirits.

Yes, because that is exactly what I said. You read between the lines that are not there, and you assume what you cannot know, and until I were to say such, or clarify such, then you have no right dignifying what I mean. I stated what I did, meant what I said, and it was nothing to the extent of what you interpeted it as.

[Sequoia]

Anyhow, though, I in no way mean to insult Systlaine, or to tell her that she has a psychiatric condition. I just want to make sure that she explores the mundane possibilities before turning to pseudo-science and/or spirituality to explain something that could easily be a bit too much earwax.

I would really hate for her to become ill because she didn't check in with her doc, and instead insisted that they were spirits. That's all.

[WiccanGoddess]

I would really hate for her to become ill because she didn't check in with her doc, and instead insisted that they were spirits. That's all.

But she's got to keep her options open. It could go either way. Where it goes is up to her. We're only here for advice/suggestions, not to tell her what she can or cannot do. Some see it best to see a doctor, others don't. It's up to her which path to take. We leave our advice and let her choose.



I just want to make sure that she explores the mundane possibilities before turning to pseudo-science and/or spirituality to explain something that could easily be a bit too much earwax.

And in saying such, you are no longer offering advice, but telling her what to do.

[Sequoia]

Some prescriptions do inhibit.

Have you got any proof of that? Which medications? Names?


I haven't? Oh, but I have. Again, you assume what you do not/cannot know. Again. Sequoia, I never said I didn't take inhibitory medications. I said I didn't at the time of the voices. I do now, and I can damned well say they do effect my communication.

"I wager" sounds like a guess. "I know" would be more accurate, if you have such all-encompassing experience with medications of every sort.

Not that it's any of my business, but why did you take antipsychotics, and did you stop because you wanted the voices to come back?


Yes, because that is exactly what I said. You read between the lines that are not there, and you assume what you cannot know, and until I were to say such, or clarify such, then you have no right dignifying what I mean. I stated what I did, meant what I said, and it was nothing to the extent of what you interpeted it as.

Whoah, chill out. When you make such sweeping statements as "prescription medications interfere with spirit communication", it sounds just a tad paranoid. Especially for the poor souls out there with genuine psychiatric conditions, who have to fight themselves on a daily basis to keep taking the medications that let them function in real life.

Have you ever seen the movie, "A Beautiful Mind"? It can help illustrate the experience of having your reality be so different, so real to you, and yet not at all what is actually going on.

AGAIN, I am not directing this portion at poor Systlaine, whose thread has been sidetracked. I would suggest, WG, that if you'd like to debate whether or not medications directly effect and/or inhibit spiritual communication, you should start another thread.

[Sequoia]

But she's got to keep her options open. It could go either way. Where it goes is up to her. We're only here for advice/suggestions, not to tell her what she can or cannot do. Some see it best to see a doctor, others don't. It's up to her which path to take. We leave our advice and let her choose.



And in saying such, you are no longer offering advice, but telling her what to do.

Funny, I wasn't aware I was trying to tell her what to do. How about we let her speak for herself? :huh:

[Kahlil the Heretic]

Jeezus Christ, I can't believe what I'm hearing! Are we living in the frickin' dark ages or frickin' third world countries here? Are we a society where witch doctors use hokey incantations to cure headaches, and where our first instinct is to assume something is supernatural because we don't understand it well enough?

Damnit, this is what pisses me off about metaphysics and paranormal explanations for things we can't explain; it prevents you from seeking real medical help. There, I said it, and I don't care who I piss off. Have your Gods and Goddesses, have your crystals and your meditation sessions and your spells, but damnit, don't use such things as a replacement for real, professional help. The starter of this thread should have seen a doctor before consulting strangers over the internet who thinks she's being followed by spirits. Just listen to yourselves!

[WiccanGoddess]

Have you got any proof of that? Which medications? Names?


Singular, Flonase, Serevent. They inhibit, and often, prevent.



"I wager" sounds like a guess. "I know" would be more accurate, if you have such all-encompassing experience with medications of every sort.

"I wager" can apply to "I know".



Not that it's any of my business, but why did you take antipsychotics, and did you stop because you wanted the voices to come back?


It's not your business, so I won't answer.



Whoah, chill out. When you make such sweeping statements as "prescription medications interfere with spirit communication", it sounds just a tad paranoid. Especially for the poor souls out there with genuine psychiatric conditions, who have to fight themselves on a daily basis to keep taking the medications that let them function in real life.

It's not paraniod. It's my belief. I don't discredit others, nor do you have a right to discredit mine.



Have you ever seen the movie, "A Beautiful Mind"? It can help illustrate the experience of having your reality be so different, so real to you, and yet not at all what is actually going on.

Oh, so just because I don't live in your reality, it's wrong? I know well what is going on. The issue isn't that. It's that it's not your reality.



AGAIN, I am not directing this portion at poor Systlaine, whose thread has been sidetracked. I would suggest, WG, that if you'd like to debate whether or not medications directly effect and/or inhibit spiritual communication, you should start another thread.

Why? So you can hijack that one, too?



The starter of this thread should have seen a doctor before consulting strangers over the internet who thinks she's being followed by spirits. Just listen to yourselves!

Some of us put high faith in the Gods and Goddesses. If they're meant to lead us along our way, then they'll do it, often through speaking. Sometimes, it's not about health, but about faith. Tell a Christian their God isn't going to heal them, and I can guarantee at least two would slap you or stare at you in awe.

Sequoia: Again, I foretell, to the ignore list ye go.

[covenofkeys]

quote:Jeezus Christ, I can't believe what I'm hearing! Are we living in the frickin' dark ages or frickin' third world countries here? Are we a society where witch doctors use hokey incantations to cure headaches, and where our first instinct is to assume something is supernatural because we don't understand it well enough?

Damnit, this is what pisses me off about metaphysics and paranormal explanations for things we can't explain; it prevents you from seeking real medical help. There, I said it, and I don't care who I piss off. Have your Gods and Goddesses, have your crystals and your meditation sessions and your spells, but damnit, don't use such things as a replacement for real, professional help. The starter of this thread should have seen a doctor before consulting strangers over the internet who thinks she's being followed by spirits. Just listen to yourselves!



>>>granted, there may be other things to think about as well, although a bit more tactfulness wouldnt have gone a miss.

[Mainedruid]

kldhfa

I dont even know what to write....

go see a doc if you wish. This being a paranormal thread, I assume that the poster has their health under control, so I try to suggest things along the lines of paranormal research. I dont mean to be rude, but brain issues or nerve issues are the last things I think of reading posts in here.

again, no offence folks...

[Qeniheru]

Guys, take a :achillpil .

I went to the doctor not too long ago, and all is good. Mentally, the only thing wrong with me is depressive episodes, but I stopped experiencing my current one about a week ago. I'm not on any meds besides Claritin and my birth control pills, and I seriously doubt those could cause such events after I've been on them for a couple years.

On one hand, I can understand your concern. But isn't the paranormal forum for, well, the paranormal? It's kind of disconcerting to post and come back to check it and see arguments about whether or not I'm ill and fighting with each other.

I don't like to be made out to be a crackpot for believing in it either, Kahlil. I offered support in your spiritual search, why attack my own?

*edit* And one more thing...I'm not stupid. Don't assume that I believe in this stuff because I don't know any better.

[Phoenix Blue]

ADMIN MODE

Wow, what a mess.

• Racism, sexism, age discrimination, the outright bashing of a path or religion, etc is unacceptable. Kahlil, I'm banning you for 24 hours--when you're allowed back onto the board, I expect you to show respect for viewpoints that disagree with yours.

• The ignore function should be used. Keep the flames to PMs, and/or put people who annoy you on ignore. WiccanGoddess and Sequoia, this applies especially to the two of you--next time I get a report because the two of you have gotten into another catfight, you're both banned. PERMANENTLY. Got it?

Systlaine, I'm sorry that your thread got so horribly derailed and that it wasn't caught sooner. With that said, however, please use the "report" function in the future to report disrespectful and/or off-topic posts, and don't get involved in the argument.

Thread closed.