My son has Bipolar I Disorder with hallucinations. He see's and hears things that aren't really there. The other night he went downstairs to take a shower, and he went tearing upstairs claiming to see a shadow like figure head on. Usually he complains about seeing these things out of the corner of his eye. I figured that it was just another one of his hallucinations and didn't pay any attention to this. Then this morning, I went downstairs and saw this shadow figure go up the stairs rather quickly out of the corner of my eye. So I started thinking that as far as this is concerned, maybe he isn't seeing things. Then it made me think back to last year at around this same time I was painting our sunroom late one night, and I saw a shadow figure wearing a hat go upstairs. What am I seeing, and is this thing dangerous? I'm getting a bit concerned. If it is dangerous, I would like to know how to get rid of it.

I have to admit i have a really backward way of thinking of spirits when it comes to people who have a neural condition. I would sooner believe someone who has perception disabilities that they've seen a ghost than someone who has no problems at all.

That said I think it would be worth it to do a little reading to see if there is anything in your home because shadow people are such a classic report of paranormal phenomenon.

I would like to try, however I cannot today and will try tomorrow if that's okay. Meanwhile, my rational side thinks it would be worth considering a few things to 'debunk' the possibility of shadow people just in case.

1. have you or your son been exposed to media that have exposed you to the idea of shadow people? If you're not sure about your son you can always check his internet history just in case. Sometimes having the idea in your mind has a way of 'playing tricks' on you.

2. Do you or your son wear glasses? Sometimes, especially with new frames, you might move your head and your perception changes for a moment especially at the corners where legs meet the frame. Secondly there are times when you might receive a reflection of something from behind in your glasses especially if the lighting is just right, and if you move it gives the impression that something is moving. I suggest this because I do wear glasses and well it happens Your mind naturally does something called "Matrixing" where if it sees something it doesn't understand it basically looks into your memory banks to find something that seems familiar to you to resolve the inconsistency.

3. Do you know any history of your home?? It may give you clues. It's just something to consider I don't expect you to get very far with this question.

Other than that, I would recommend saying a prayer or an affirmation before bedtime. (Like "I will only experience positive things that are for my benefit and for the good of all concerned.") And while you do so visualize the light from the heavens penetrating your mind, your heart and your body. Above all it'll help you feel not only secure but empowered.

Rest easy Pamela.

Why would you sooner believe someone who has perception disabilities? Do you think that they are more open to paranormal activity than those who do not have those types of problems?

Tommorrow would be fine.

1. My son has never heard of shadow people ever. I have never heard of them either until last year when I saw the figure moving up the stairs, and I started doing some research to find out what the heck it was.

2. I wear glasses, he doesn't.

3. I do not know the history of my home at all. What I do know is that it was built in the historical district of our town in 1906 by a greek family. There was a murder in the house next to us. An older woman who lives in the neighborhood grew up in the neighborhood from a child, and she had said that there are "imps" living in every house and building on this street. I have never heard of imps. We just bought and moved into the house about a year ago.

-Pamela

Yes I do actually. I think of it similarly to the way children perceive the world. They don't have all these ideas of how "things Should be" but just experience what their senses give them. Adults are all told how to think, act, learn, etc. Children are not like that. And those who have their perceptions impaired are not Allowed to even have the choice to think or perceive the way we are all told. So to a degree that have a small bit in their mind that works as a child, it's just open.

Plus so much of psychology is from studies and ideas from over a hundred years ago. And it's only recently that 'new age' and metaphysics, paranormal phenomenon etc have been presenting themselves. They don't take into account that there could be something that is outside of the person that is causing the problems in their perceptions. Am I saying that you son is no Bipolar? No no no. But I do feel that sometimes such things can open you up to other things.

Imps huh? hmm... when was your son diagnosed?

If he is very sensitive to spirit then i doubt he can get rid what he sees or hears.... But if you're always positive then you have nothing to fear or worry about.....

I have said this before, but I *really* think it would be best to take these questions (shadow people, neighbor peaking in window, etc.) to a clinician as they are the best ones to advise you

You do not know me at all. So please do not comment on things that you know nothing about.

Hey Pamela,
so i did a lil reading and I don't know if I got anything or if the images i received were based off of what you said yesterday and I should no better than to read past the 1st post so I do apologize as I really wanted to give you something useful.

But I'll give you what I got. Whatever the energy is in your home moves very fast - zip zip- ya know. The color I received that may represent it is bright red which is energetic, passionate and can also relate to friction. Kinda like static electricity from running on carpet which can either attract or repel. I have a feeling that the energy is young in nature and this is where I start to wonder if I allowed myself to taint my perceptions. Because the energy is impish, immature, wanting to play, ha ha the jokes on you, that lil annoying sibling who wants attention so he does things to get it regardless of whether it's good or bad, that kind of thing.

I tried starting over and received a new color which was a deep purple which relates to intuitive, idealistic, artistic, magical. The image i received from here was a train and someone hangin on and enjoying the ride. (wooo hooo that kind of thing )

I would follow what Brightside and I have suggested; stay in the positive and do not pay it any mind. This energy is not a threat but looking for attention. Being that your son can not cope with it considering his conditions he should try his best to rationalize it and put it past him. He must work to create a barrier and essentially work to close himself of to things of that plane. I do not know what your religious beliefs are but I personally remind myself whenever I feel fearful that God is Here and he is within me. And as God cannot be sick, hurt, nor afraid I will not be sick hurt nor afraid. (from Lessons In Truth). If you don't believe the negative, it becomes nothing. It is up to you to find a way teach your son to bypass his fears.

That said, I don't know much about bipolar disorder and what Coleb suggested makes sense as well. And right now it is best to protect yourselves from both avenues. Knowledge and a faith in himself gives your son more ammunition against the things that are 'playing' with his mind and will help him feel empowered. Empowerment goes a long long way.

Oh I almost forgot! when my reading was done before I completely finished I imagined your home being filled with the light of God from the tip of your rooftop to deep in its roots. And I asked that the light would assist you and your son with having the positive experiences that are for your benefit and that will give you a quality life such that its for the highest good of all concerned.
I hope this helps.

Love & Light to you both

Hey, is the hat on this shadow person yellow?


Yeah, I think they're more receptive, too. Nonetheless, that's beside the point. I just want to comment on a few more things...


Snap!

Sorry, I thought the advice coleb was giving was quite reasonable, but at the same time I'm glad you came to ask this forum about it. Some psychiatrists don't take these stories seriously and you would be ridiculed, which is not good for either of us really, because it doesn't help anybody if the experience is real! I think what your son is seeing is real. I believe they are perceived as shadows, because the form is not fully carved out, if that makes sense. I'm just thinking of Freddie Kreuger at this point, because the man in the hat idea - well, I'm assuming the shadow person is a male - I just think of Freddie Kreuger. Especially since he has a hat and all.

Is is hat yellow though? It's just something that popped into my head and I can't stop picturing this smokey ovular shape with a yellow hat on!

Please don't think I'm taking your situation seriously. In fact, I want to ask something else.

Does your son have communications with this "shadow person"? I don't like calling it a shadow person but to perception this is how they can appear so I suppose it makes perfect sense to call it that. If he does communicate with it, I'm curious with what it has to say because it might give you some clue to how to "get rid" of it. In reality, I don't think you would be getting rid of it. If it's simply energy trapped to the house, then it could easily be removed. Is this a new house? Do you know who owned it before?

I don't think this being will in no way hurt you. It doesn't seem malicious, from what I've heard.

But if there are more than one, maybe ... hmm! Well, here's an idea for you. Imagine white light surrounding your house and affirm to yourself that it is safe, and imagine your house how you would like it to be and -feel- it. I hope this makes sense. Keep doing this. If that doesn't work for you, you could try creating a pendant or something and give it properties which could keep such shadow people away. Keep your living area yours, and filled only with the energies you want there. You can get an object and imagine it being this sort of repeller or bringer of light, if you prefer.

Anyway, that's just a few ideas. Let me know what you think!

EDIT: Oh, whoops! It seems I've gone completely against what the other users have said. Almost. Your home is a good place.


This is true!

All good dot!

Personally I would be positive but also try & interact.... by being positive, you will always get the correct message.... if part of that process is getting white light around you or even saying affirmations then go for it.... there is no wrong way.....

Good idea Dot

One set of stones I particularly like and have been trying to put together in a bracelet for protective purposes is Tourmaline and Amethyst. Amethyst provides purification, spiritual protection and a barrier against negative energies (just in case ). And Tourmaline enhances the psychic protection against attachments, entities and energetic debris, while ridding negative thoughts, worries, anxieties, anger and ideas of unworthiness. It also transmutes and purifies the negative to usable energy and grounds the body. Yeah I've done some homework, way back in the day I love Tourmaline. But that's just my personal opinion

As for interaction, I don't know Brightside. Her son isn't in a place where he could manage the idea when there's a possibility that it is just a hallucination. To Me it seems better that he avoid it. However, if you're suggesting that Pamela try to find out it's purpose that's a different story.

So Pamela, what's your limit? How far are you willing to take this idea of presence in your home and work towards rectifying it?

Take a chill pill... I didn't mean to offend - and absolutely, I certainly do not know you.

To say that I know nothing about you, though, is not precisely true as I have read at least three (that I can recall right now) postings about "weird" things happening to you that were unique in the sense that they are not experiences people often have (on this board or otherwise) - I have been here for a while so when someone has a story or situation that is atypical, I do notice it...

the point is, you have obviously been having some negative experiences, judging by your postings about them and your own admission in many cases (being worried, scared, etc.) and thus, I would tell ANYONE who continually has these sorts of disruptive experiences to get some outside help...

it can't hurt...

I am truly sorry if I hurt your feelings or otherwise upset you.

Alright I may possibly know what your son is seeing. My friend Bijana and I have seen many shadowed figures in my yard. They aren't dark black figures, but they are more of a grayish tone. There were hundreds of them. Just standing there. Before I did research and met other people who have seen and sensed the same type of figures I would be freaking out scared out of my mind of these figures. I moved to Georgia and live with people who have seen the same figures. We learned that these are negative entities that feed off of negative energy. Basically nothing to be scared of if you keep a positive mind state. If you let them scare you, or if you are in a negative mood they will surround themselves around you and just feed off of you. I don't exactly know how to get rid of them but I can tell you what may help with keeping a positive home. I don't know how old your son is, but if he listens to music find out what he listens to. Many things in the earth run off of vibrations and sounds. If he's listening to negative lyrics and negative noises thats going to change his mind state to a negative brain wave.
Even with yourself, if the music your listening to is negative maybe change that also. On top of that, your son may fit under the category of crystal children or indigo children. Maybe research those type of children and I'm guessing that your son may be one of them. It may seem like a far fetched idea at first, but the more you research it the more it makes sense. =] I hope this helps you!
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But as far as that negative energy, its something to not even worry about. Just stay positive.