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Asked Jan 25, 2012, 02:09 PM — 16 Answers
I've been seei?g shadows lately black ones and white ones mostly black ones and only see white ones 3 times. The white ones are very clear that I can actually see them ' the black ones are not so dark and clear but I can still see them. One time at school I saw a white shadow and I went over to see it but it was't there! That was the first time I saw a shadow last year in december 14th 2011 at 2:30pm at school in tamatea. I got freak out a little and went back inside.Then it stopped and started again since january the 18th 2012 and that time a black one appeared and its still happening. The 8th of september 2011 was the date that my nana died and then another family member died later on in 2011 but don't know the date. Before that one died my friend had a seizure and later on I started shaking its like it was a seizure. Those shadows keeps haunting me or something I don't know what they trying to do me please tell how to talk to them ' get rind of them ' tell me what are the white and black shadows are and why are they here?

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Jan 25, 2012, 02:13 PM
You have to be careful of the red shadows; much worse then the black or white ones !!
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Jan 26, 2012, 04:51 PM
This is me again i have 2 make a new profile cause it wont sign me in.
Why whats wrong with the red ones?
I have't seen those ones yet :0
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Jan 26, 2012, 05:22 PM
You have to look really hard for them; they make judgment calls and try to get rid of the other ones.

You are not allowed to have two profiles at once. Better sign of before you get in real trouble.
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Jan 26, 2012, 09:31 PM
Judgment calls?
How would i know they there then?
I dont know how to delete my old accont even know i reset my password and they said they'll send me a email but i have't got a emal yet?
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Jan 27, 2012, 04:43 AM
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I've been seei?g shadows lately black ones and white ones mostly black ones and only see white ones 3 times. The white ones are very clear that I can actually see them ' the black ones are not so dark and clear but I can still see them. One time at school I saw a white shadow and I went over to see it but it was't there! That was the first time I saw a shadow last year in december 14th 2011 at 2:30pm at school in tamatea. I got freak out a little and went back inside.Then it stopped and started again since january the 18th 2012 and that time a black one appeared and its still happening. The 8th of september 2011 was the date that my nana died and then another family member died later on in 2011 but don't know the date. Before that one died my friend had a seizure and later on I started shaking its like it was a seizure. Those shadows keeps haunting me or something I don't know what they trying to do me please tell how to talk to them ' get rind of them ' tell me what are the white and black shadows are and why are they here?

I have NO medical qualifications so this is just an opinion. It is possible you are suffering from entoptic phenomenon. Entoptic phenomenon is a broad medical term covering visual effects created by the eye itself. Your eyes can 'play' tricks on you depending on the light conditions at the time

Entoptic phenomenon is medical condition. If it were me I would be going to a doctor. He can make any necessary referral if required.


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Jan 27, 2012, 06:37 AM
Yes, problems with peripheral vision, for instance in a highly sensitive person can be construed to include paranormal phenomena. Quite like an individual seeing shadows at the corner of their eyes and light infractions thrown into the mix and you have exactly what OP is seeing.
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Jan 27, 2012, 03:13 PM
Nah i find out dat some1 died in our house & it was a nurse & she died in my old room where i used 2 sleep & last night i actually saw a black shadow running in my room. It was freaky as. Dark black shadow it was.
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Jan 27, 2012, 03:26 PM
Yes am very sensitive 2 my friends & my family but not 2 my little sister & brother.
peripheral visions?
construed to include paranormal phenomen?
Sorry am not very smart.
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Jan 28, 2012, 01:25 AM
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Yes am very sensitive 2 my friends & my family but not 2 my little sister & brother.
peripheral visions?
construed to include paranormal phenomen?
Sorry am not very smart.
I think I see the problem. It has nothing to so with being intelligent. I am concerned because this seems to be worrying you greatly.

Paranormal phenomenon and entoptic phenomenon have NO relationship. Shadows in your peripheral vision can be explain in scientific terms. Basically, it is a medical condition. Paranormal phenomenon has nothing to do with medicine. Paranormal phenomena cannot be explained to any degree of certainty.

If we were to go through past posts in this section I would have no doubt that people who claim to see shadows, coloured lights, patterns, etc mistakenly think it is a paranormal/spiritual experience when it fact it is a visual problem. There is a reasonable probability you are suffering from visual disturbances( entoptic phenomenon).

All I can do is tell you what I know. I am not a doctor or a clinical psychologist.

Probably 99 percent of the population will experience entoptic phenomenon (some more than others). Some people who go from bright sunlight to a darkened room will see coloured patters, bright lights and other strange things.

The important point is that it is only a brief experience. Their eyes tend to adjust to the different light quickly. Other people are no so fortunate. Even a slight change in lighting conditions can bring entoptic phenomenon on for some people. A tiny minority of individuals are very unfortunate in that they see shadows, patterns, spider webs most of the time regardless of light conditions. In other words, it is there all of the time.

People who suffer entoptic phenomenon to a point where it becomes unbearable will go and see a doctor. These people undergo a variety of tests from eye doctors, neurologists. The tests usually involves CT and MRI scans. More often than not all the tests will come back negative.
Despite the lack of pathology they obnviouslyl have this problem.

You mention you are sensitive to your two friends and your family. This suggests to me you are thinking again in paranormal terms. But again, there may well be a psychological( scientific) explanation to your problem.

I think the important point is that from a medical point of view we cannot rule out psychological explanations for people having entoptic phenomenon. This seems especially true when we consider that most people with this problem undergo a variety of tests only to find out there is nothing physically wrong with their eyes, yet they still see these strange things.

HOWEVER, I WANT TO STRESS it is important for people suffering from visual disturbances TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE. While entoptic phenomenon is generally considered harmless ( are you prepared to put up with it?) THIS DOESN'T RULE OUT the possibility there is an UNDERLYING MEDICAL PROBLEM with your eyes that needs to be investigated.

As I said before, if I had these problems I would put my mind at rest with a visit to the doctor.


The above is a non-professional opinion.

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