Hi there,

I am an adult, no history of mental illness but I hear my name being whispered. I have no idea who it is, only it's a female and its softly whispered. It used to scare me but now I have got used to it. It only happens every few months but sometimes can be more frequently. It can be when I am on my own, on my own in a busy place such as the supermarket or with others. I haven't told anybody because I think people will think I am perhaps a little crazy?

I don't know if it is linked but about 6 years ago when I was falling asleep I would lose sense of my body and float around and then come back again and I could make myself do it.. but when I mentioned it to my church group they told me it was really bad and not to do it. (I'm not a regular church goer but was at this point going more).

Also, when I was about 14 I had an orange glow come into the bedroom under the door and I woke up but didn't walk to it, I just remember staring at it for a while and not feeling scared, but not really feeling comforted either.. just wondering what it was but being very calm. That's the only time its happened.

One last thing is in my current flat, I heard a mans I guess what can only be explained as a groan and it frightened me as I was lying on the sofa watching TV and it came out of the blue from the kitchen. (Which is next to the sofa as its open plan). Also the extractor hood came on (as in it was on button "0" and moved to button "2") so was very loud very quickly. That also frightened me and I had an electrcian out who couldn't find a fault with it, but disconnected it as I was upset. I was scared to be there after that but it stopped happening so maybe I imagined it?

Its all a bit odd, combined with the dreams I have and feelings of jeja vu, where I dreamt something, told some friends about my dream and laughed, and then its happened a year or so later.. what's going on?!

Im not really into ghosts, I don't watch programmes about it and am a little cynical about it all to be honest but yet I know what happens to me. I guess I am approaching you all to ask if anyone has any suggestions? (But please don't frighten me)!

It might be worth discussing these experiences with a doctor. I'm not suggesting you are mentally ill, but there are neurological conditions and sleep disorders which can cause symptoms like this. As some of the incidents involve when you are lying down or near sleep you may have entered a semi-conscious state without realising it.

Sometimes we can rule out all rational explanations and are left with something we can only call paranormal.

If you get to this point there are various things you can do which can help, but what to suggest will depend somewhat on your spiritual beliefs. There are various altenative health therapies which can work on strengthening your personal boundaries - think of it like shutting a mental door between this world and wherever the paranormal is located. A religious person might start considering getting someone from their church involved.

There are certainly techniques which can help you with the fear and anxiety. You might find this a useful tool for starters:

EFTUniverse.com (http://www.eftuniverse.com/)

Thank you so much for taking the time to respond, I don't feel as though I have any emotional problems, but its worth looking at.. thank you for the link. Someone told me that the floating around was astral surfing or something? And quite common but I'm not really into that kind of stuff, and I think your explanation sounds very likely. I sleep really well and have no problems there so don't think it's a sleep disorder, but then I am no expert, and I hadn't actually realised that a lot happens when I am lying down which has reassured me a little bit that it could be a major factor. As for the whispering, its odd isn't it? I don't hear any other voices and can't think of what it could be. Thank you so much again for your time and input.

Although eft is called emotional freedeom technique it covers a whole raft of things. I'm not suggesting you have emotional issues. My son uses it for example to help him sleep if he is a bit wound up about forthcoming exams whilst revising. It's very useful for calming yourself if the events make you anxious. It's easy to learn too, there's a link to a free download on the left hand side of the page.

I'm not saying your experiences can't be paranormal either, but it is always sensible to rule out any medical or other issues first.

Also some sleep disorders can only involve altered states of consiousness whilst falling asleep/ and or waking, and not prevent you sleeping well so that is why I suggested that.

I happen to have suffered from a sleep disorder, still do to some extent but it is getting better. I also have had clairvoyant dreams which I cannot explain. Nothing I have touched upon is outside my personal experience although I have never had the name whispering thing, I have had floating and some other strange sensations which for me were part of the sleep disorder. Just think it might be worth ruling it out if nothing else. I will add that homoeopathy has been very helpful for me, both for the sleep disorder and for - well pretty much everything in all honesty. The only caveat I would add is that I find EFT is not compatible with homoeopathy. For this reason I don't currently use EFT although I have in the past and found it very relaxing. There are other alternatives I could recommend but again they are best not all used together.

Thank you do much, your suggestions are excellent. In regards to homoeopathy, is there anything you would recommend?

You would really need to consult a qualified homoeopath. If you might be interested and want to know what this normally involves, if you are not familiar with it, we can chat some more.

Hi TiaTia & Q I notice that an issue with sleep was mentioned, and it may be explained or at least may help in understanding .

Sleep paralysis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleep_paralysis)

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As for the whispering , I have been reading of studies on the effect of all the different electro magnetic fields , of various intensity, may have on humans . Which include (among a list so long it is eyeopening)... certain fields will case auditory stimulation which can be examined as a cause for hearing such things as a "whispering , sighing, or moaning when no source seems to exist .
This is new info and at at a stage where it one of the longest of shots at explanations.
But... it is a shot.

Got to spread the rep Martin but good point. I read about an experiment where all sorts of things can be induced by applying electro-magnetic stimulation, including auditory effects. With the proliferation of electro-magnetic fields all around us now, and the fact that some people are highly sensitive to these fields, that could well be a possibility.

In fact these fields can be a factor for some people in sleep disorders too.

The fact the OP mentions he was watching TV when he heard a groan and that something caused the extractor fan to misbehave does make one wonder about the electrical side of things.

Switching off all eletrical equipment when it is not strictly needed can be a good place to start testing to see if that makes a difference. I would also suggest having no electrical equpment, including electric alarm clocks, mobile phones, etc in the bedroom. Some people invest in sheilding equipment but I cannot personally comment on how effective this is and it can be pricey.

Alternative medicine can again be helpful in the long run in desinsitising those who are affected.

Hi TiaTia & Q I notice that an issue with sleep was mentioned, and it may be explained or at least may help in understanding .

Sleep paralysis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleep_paralysis)

+- (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleep_paralysis)


As for the whispering , I have been reading of studies on the effect of all the different electro magnetic fields , of various intensity, may have on humans . Which include (among a list so long it is eyeopening) ... certain fields will case auditory stimulation which can be examined as a cause for hearing such things as a "whispering , sighing, or moaning when no source seems to exist .
This is new info and at at a stage where it one of the longest of shots at explanations.
But ....it is a shot.

You would be surprised at how many people are sensetive to fluorescent lights. They can give off not only high electro magnetic fields but also visual disfunction because the buld are actually cycling when they are "on".

Also doors that go to the outside usually have weatherstripping on the bottom of them and with time because most use rubber it degrades and cracks because it hardens. When that happens you can get all kinds of strange noise from a reed effect just like a musical instrument. Both high and low tones being generated by wind or suction.

ERROR: You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to QLP again.


You and Cdad are where I'm running for help when needed.

You are right on top of some new and important info and studies I see.
And picked right up on applications .
You have done some reading and watching I think.


This is what people need to know to really start to help themselves.

ERROR: You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to QLP again.


You and Cdad are where I'm running for help when needed.

You are right on top of some new and important info and studies I see.
And picked right up on applications .
You have done some reading and watching I think.


This is what people need to know to really start to help themselves.

You are very kind Martin, thank you. Having seen your avatar I might just be running the other way though. :eek:

Seriously though, you're no dummy yourself when it comes to these things.

I was still young and handsome when that picture was taken.

Thank you so much everybody, interestingly I often fall asleep on the sofa before 9pm as I have to get up very early for the commute into work (I am up at 5am) and the lights are left on and the TV is also on all night and my mobile is on the coffee table beside me. (I often sleep very deeply on the sofa and don't remember ever waking up during the night). If I do make it into bed my mobile is either in the bed with me or right next to my head and I have an electric alarm clock as well right next to where I sleep as I get so worried about not waking up in time.
I work in an office with lights and am at a PC all day, and again my mobile is next to me.

Talking of sleep disorders, I remembered last night that I didn't mention that I had counselling when I was 15 due to severe nightmares. This may also indicate to a sleep disorder I was unaware of as I don't have them anymore..

Certainly some people are more predisposed to sleep disorders than others, and having one kind can make the likelihood of another developing later in life more likely.

It is still possible to buy wind up alarm clocks on say Amazon etc, if you want to have a shot at cutting down the electrical stuff as much as possible to see how that works out. No running costs and environmentally friendly too - though you will have to remember to wind it lol. Might prompt you to get into a night routine where you actually make it to your bedroom, shut off all the electrics, and wind your clock up.

I might also add that it is thought to be much better for your health to sleep in darkness than with the lights on.

http://blog.persify.com/2011/01/04/sleep-in-darkness-for-better-health/

Years ago I was home alone and heard someone whisper my name. Really scared me. Recently my wife and I went to a haunted hotel with a paranormal reseach group and she heard someone call out her name. I was further down the hallway and had not called out to her. I am a Christian too and would suggest you find fellow Christians who are more open to this kind of stuff. When it happens to you it changes everything. I have documented some of my supernatural/paranormal experiences at Who am I? - Garry R. Kennedy (http://www.garryrkennedy.com) God bless.

onegarry
New Member, Clovis, Ca.
Years ago I was home alone and heard someone whisper my name. Really scared me. Recently my wife and I went to a haunted hotel with a paranormal reseach group and she heard someone call out her name. I was further down the hallway and had not called out to her. I am a Christian too and would suggest you find fellow Christians who are more open to this kind of stuff. When it happens to you it changes everything. I have documented some of my supernatural/paranormal experiences at Who am I? - Garry R. Kennedy God bless.

I checked out the link you provided and I am very much in agreement with your overall acceptance that these things happen and even though the bible says nothing about the souls of man remaining here or have the ability to "visit" it seems that thousands upon thousands of people experience what seem to be encounters with those who have passed , some finding it comforting and others terrifying .

Your praying for the Lord to reveal the meaning or cause is a refreshing attitude and an excellent bit of advice for people going through these experiences. Which leaves many open to be taken advantage of by phony psychics , ghost hunters and the like who's only hunt is for money.

On the other hand, often people rush to "action" which can constitute an invitation or challenge and cause themselves or those around them to become the victims of much more serious problem of demonic activity.
I have seen this first hand.

Seeking understanding of the paranormal is what I feel needs to be the first and foremost action in cases of hauntings that are not demonic , the difference between the two being dramatic and usually obvious ,is a mystery left to us by the Lord to teach us how to seek and find answers.