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Stress and Ghosts: Can Ghost Investigation Be Stressful?
For many interested in the paranormal, ghost investigating can pretty much be just a hobby. If
given some free time, part-time investigators may embark on ghost tours, tag along on some
private ghost investigations with a local ghost hunting group, or explore an old cemetery or
building on their own, snapping some pictures and making EVP recordings. Sounds like fun,
and often it is.
Still, there are stresses associated with ghost investigation that should be noted, especially
for those who research and investigate the paranormal regularly. The more cases of haunting
a person decides to explore, the more chance that burnout might occur. Obviously, working at
night can increase tiredness if we are burning the candle at both ends, so to speak.
Researching or even listening to macabre stories about past tragedies will also sometimes
take a toll on one's mind. Stress and fatigue can build, leaving a person exhausted or even
causing sleeplessness. It is possible for depression to also accompany exhaustion. Being
compelled to dig deeper while attempting to solve cases of haunting can occupy the mind to
the point of obsession. We need to learn to take breaks and share the information we gather.
This way, we are not alone in the work when we choose to include others. We communicate,
because we need to clear our heads from time to time. Call it a "debriefing" of sorts.
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Stress from the Embodied: Emotional Drain
Professional ghost investigators and
researchers know that dealing with others who
are suffering from a haunting can be emotionally
draining. It takes work to help others overcome
their fears in order to calm them down. This
often occurs before the case of haunting is fully
examined. By allowing people who have
experienced haunting by ghosts to vent, we
begin the process of easing their mind. By
answering their questions and giving feedback
to their stories, we then work to calm their fears
and free their mind. This can be difficult work, as
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the beliefs people may hold about ghosts, spirits, and the afterlife might be difficult to
address. People like to hold onto what they think they know. Such work by the seasoned
ghost investigator can become tiresome, but it is a necessary step in helping people.
Keeping A Strong Mind Helps With Stress During Ghost Investigations
While ghost investigating, it is important to remain calm and fearless, even if a frightening
situation is encountered. This requires a strong mind. Keeping our senses in check allows us
to remain rational, a bit skeptical, but also able to tune-in to what is going on within a
situation. I often rely upon my inner sense to help guide me during encounters with ghosts. To
do this, I have found it necessary to keep all fear in check. By the way, if the investigation
takes hours, and they often do, be sure to take some breaks and refresh yourself. Being
fresh and unstressed will make you better at your work.
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Ghosts Causing Stress?
Cases of ghosts and haunting that exhibit a fair
amount of activity may be energy draining, too.
Some call this “psychic exhaustion.” It is
common for psychic-mediums who
communicate with ghosts and spirits to
sometimes feel drained afterward. If you are
working to communicate with ghosts, you might
also become weakened and low on energy.
Some teach that our own energy is used by
ghosts to manifest and communicate with us. If
this is true, then this could be one reason why
fatigue often follows a ghost investigation.
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When we attempt to communicate with ghosts, we are mentally-focusing our energies
toward making contact. This will naturally bring exhaustion, just like when we are doing any
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other mental task that requires our devoted attention. It is important that we get enough rest to recharge after such
work. Some prepare beforehand through use of meditation or prayer in order to be fully energized. It is not a bad
idea to do the same after an investigation to remove any stress and come back to balance. Remaining vibrant and
fearless is a best practice in order to bring about positive experiences when working with the paranormal. - LC
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Ghosts & Stress During Ghost Investigation - Copyright 2010 Angels & Ghosts, LLC
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