Am I just imagining things?

Everyone, please just disregard my previous posts and threads—I’m asking you, please don't mock me because I am dealing with something incredibly serious here. About a week ago, I was home alone when I heard this loud banging coming from the kitchen. I didn't have the nerve to actually go check it out, but I was almost 100% certain there were burglars in the house. Then, I heard the front door slam shut. My parents came over shortly after, and there wasn't any sign of a break-in at all. Fast forward to two days ago—again, I’m home by myself, and once more, I hear that banging, only it sounded even louder than before. This time, I actually worked up the courage to look, and I saw these dark shadows fleeing through the window—it looked like the curtains were fluttering, maybe from the wind, but I’m convinced it was those strange shadows. The kitchen door slammed too, which might have just been a draft, but in my mind, it was tied to those figures. And then yesterday afternoon, it happened again. Now, it’s started to haunt me. Everywhere I look, I can't stop thinking about it. I’m terrified to be alone in a room—God forbid I'm left in my apartment, especially at night—and I’m scared to be anywhere without people around. Even today, I went out for a bike ride on a trail, and out of nowhere, this panic just gripped me. It’s this sick, paralyzing fear where I feel like I’m going to hear something no matter which way I turn. I can't live like this anymore; I really can't. I’ve even had thoughts of just ending it all, just to make everything stop... I know you might think I'm not sane if I take my own life over this, but this isn't "normal" anymore. This isn't just some standard fear of the unknown. It feels like fear is everywhere, closing in on me. No matter where I go, I am afraid, and I truly cannot handle this. I don't want to talk to anyone else about it because they would undoubtedly laugh in my face. I don't know what to do... I'm lost 😢 😢😢

Take this as some serious advice: churches have rituals specifically designed to cast out demons and evil forces. Go to one—attend a service. It will work. I’ve been there, I’m telling you, take me seriously here. Don't throw your life away over something that actually has a cure. Before you hit the sack, say a prayer and ask your angels to watch over you. That is what they are there for—to prevent people from feeling like they're useless. You are under a genuine attack from evil forces right now, and your angels can protect you. So, start praying to them. Hang in there, friend. Good luck.

I am being completely serious when I say you should go find a priest and lay everything out for him. I was reading this book recently called 'How to Recognize the Traps of the Devil' by Don Milivoj Bolobanic—you can probably find a copy at a Barnes & Noble near a major cathedral. Essentially, only about 2% of people who are possessed actually require an exorcism, specifically those rituals mentioned in the previous post. I’ll try to dig up the specific passage where he describes how the devil torments his victims, matching exactly what you described, especially regarding how they are driven toward suicide. It mentioned something about a person losing their mind from the strain; I didn't quite grasp the weight of that before, but after reading your post, it makes perfect sense. Honestly, I think making a general life confession would be a wise move. And please, try to attend Mass on Sunday. This might sound a bit radical, but I truly believe you don't have any other choice. As for seeing psychics, getting "curses" lifted, or any of that nonsense—don't even entertain the thought. You might feel a momentary sense of relief, but in the long run, you'll end up feeling ten times worse. All those fake healers, those folks into the "alternative" scene, the magicians, the mediums... they are all just leading you deeper into the devil's influence. Get to a priest as soon as possible and definitely pick up that book. I should also warn you (as the book points out) that there are plenty of priests who won't take these issues seriously because they aren't well-versed in the subject. Don't give up until you find a priest who actually understands how to help you. Here are some instructions on how to approach a general life confession. But first, find a priest you can trust enough to tell him everything, and he will guide you through the process of a formal confession. I wish you the best. Try to keep reminding yourself that none of this is real—that the devil is simply testing you and wants nothing more than to feed your fear. Best regards!
p.s. If you happen to be in the NYC area and are struggling to find a priest, send me a private message.

Look, this is Psychology, not an Alternative or some religion or whatever... first off, get some decent sleep, if you're on any medication, get off it, and then go talk to a real psychologist—maybe follow that up with a psychiatrist and things like that.

rustydrifter26 said:Take this as some serious advice: churches have rituals specifically designed to cast out demons and evil forces. Go to one—attend a service. It will work. I’ve been there, I’m telling you, take me seriously here. Don't throw your life away over something that actually has a cure. Before you hit the sack, say a prayer and ask your angels to watch over you. That is what they are there for—to prevent people from feeling like they're useless. You are under a genuine attack from evil forces right now, and your angels can protect you. So, start praying to them. Hang in there, friend. Good luck.

Roger Morgan4 said:I am being completely serious when I say you should go find a priest and lay everything out for him. I was reading this book recently called 'How to Recognize the Traps of the Devil' by Don Milivoj Bolobanic—you can probably find a copy at a Barnes & Noble near a major cathedral. Essentially, only about 2% of people who are possessed actually require an exorcism, specifically those rituals mentioned in the previous post. I’ll try to dig up the specific passage where he describes how the devil torments his victims, matching exactly what you described, especially regarding how they are driven toward suicide. It mentioned something about a person losing their mind from the strain; I didn't quite grasp the weight of that before, but after reading your post, it makes perfect sense. Honestly, I think making a general life confession would be a wise move. And please, try to attend Mass on Sunday. This might sound a bit radical, but I truly believe you don't have any other choice. As for seeing psychics, getting "curses" lifted, or any of that nonsense—don't even entertain the thought. You might feel a momentary sense of relief, but in the long run, you'll end up feeling ten times worse. All those fake healers, those folks into the "alternative" scene, the magicians, the mediums... they are all just leading you deeper into the devil's influence. Get to a priest as soon as possible and definitely pick up that book. I should also warn you (as the book points out) that there are plenty of priests who won't take these issues seriously because they aren't well-versed in the subject. Don't give up until you find a priest who actually understands how to help you. Here are some instructions on how to approach a general life confession. But first, find a priest you can trust enough to tell him everything, and he will guide you through the process of a formal confession. I wish you the best. Try to keep reminding yourself that none of this is real—that the devil is simply testing you and wants nothing more than to feed your fear. Best regards!
p.s. If you happen to be in the NYC area and are struggling to find a priest, send me a private message.

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Tell me you're joking. That sounds absolutely morbid.

To might be an oversimplification, but it is entirely possible that you are dealing with certain repressed issues. These are things you aren't consciously aware of, yet they project themselves outward, manifesting as troubling events that seem to haunt you—psychological stressors that cause genuine fear, leading you to instinctively flee from them.

Alternatively, perhaps a single, random occurrence that defied rational explanation triggered a deep-seated fear of losing your grip on reality. This could have spiraled into the paranoia that causes you to hear or see these other things. Is it possible that the true terror lies in that sensation of losing control, especially if you are someone who typically relies on maintaining order in all aspects of life?

Of course, I should mention that I am certainly no expert here; I only dabble in the works of Jung from time to time. That said, I firmly believe there is a logical psychological component at play. Perhaps it would be worth your while to sit down and speak with a professional psychoanalyst?

Nothing works—not a decent night's sleep, not any of those pills they try to push on you. I wouldn't even dream of stepping foot in a psychiatrist's office because, honestly, I know exactly how it goes; they just throw a million words at you, acting like some magical combination of phrases is going to make everything feel better, and it’s all just total garbage... sure, they can listen to me talk, but there is absolutely no way in hell they're going to recommend actual treatment, because I am not crazy!

James White73 said:Nothing works—not a decent night's sleep, not any of those pills they try to push on you. I wouldn't even dream of stepping foot in a psychiatrist's office because, honestly, I know exactly how it goes; they just throw a million words at you, acting like some magical combination of phrases is going to make everything feel better, and it’s all just total garbage... sure, they can listen to me talk, but there is absolutely no way in hell they're going to recommend actual treatment, because I am not crazy!

Why such a negative view of psychiatrists?
You think your problems are just going to vanish on their own? 🤷

Roger Morgan4 said:I am being completely serious when I say you should go find a priest and lay everything out for him. I was reading this book recently called 'How to Recognize the Traps of the Devil' by Don Milivoj Bolobanic—you can probably find a copy at a Barnes & Noble near a major cathedral. Essentially, only about 2% of people who are possessed actually require an exorcism, specifically those rituals mentioned in the previous post. I’ll try to dig up the specific passage where he describes how the devil torments his victims, matching exactly what you described, especially regarding how they are driven toward suicide. It mentioned something about a person losing their mind from the strain; I didn't quite grasp the weight of that before, but after reading your post, it makes perfect sense. Honestly, I think making a general life confession would be a wise move. And please, try to attend Mass on Sunday. This might sound a bit radical, but I truly believe you don't have any other choice. As for seeing psychics, getting "curses" lifted, or any of that nonsense—don't even entertain the thought. You might feel a momentary sense of relief, but in the long run, you'll end up feeling ten times worse. All those fake healers, those folks into the "alternative" scene, the magicians, the mediums... they are all just leading you deeper into the devil's influence. Get to a priest as soon as possible and definitely pick up that book. I should also warn you (as the book points out) that there are plenty of priests who won't take these issues seriously because they aren't well-versed in the subject. Don't give up until you find a priest who actually understands how to help you. Here are some instructions on how to approach a general life confession. But first, find a priest you can trust enough to tell him everything, and he will guide you through the process of a formal confession. I wish you the best. Try to keep reminding yourself that none of this is real—that the devil is simply testing you and wants nothing more than to feed your fear. Best regards!
p.s. If you happen to be in the NYC area and are struggling to find a priest, send me a private message.

What a load of crap... A magic ritual isn't any different from a prayer... they're both just tools for manipulating energy, calling out to "higher" entities and asking for help. Everyone picks what works for them...

If you want an alternative way to handle this, check out the book "Psychological self-defense" by Divine fortune... it covers a huge range of occult attacks and how to deal with them... (and yeah, as absurd as it sounds to Christians, God plays a massive role in that approach too)...

And another thing... Before you jump to any occult diagnoses or start blaming the devil, you ALWAYS have to rule out everything else first. That's where you should start...

Dark shadows... You admitted you were terrified of the banging on the first night, and I bet you were scared walking in to check it out, right? When we're spooked like that, our expectations skyrocket and our focus narrows onto whatever we're looking for, so we start seeing things that aren't there... the context of the situation messes with your perception...

For instance, in one massive study of paranormal experiences over in the UK, 836 out of 843 cases were exactly like this... Cognitive schemas—basically the filters our brains use to process info—play a part too. We notice only the details we expect to see, which means we miss the big picture... Expectation alone can make you hallucinate, and experiments show this happens even when people AREN'T alone... back then, there were way fewer "sightings" because having someone else there stopped people from "imagining" things...

What was the weather like? Fluctuations in electromagnetic fields, air ionization, radiation, atmospheric shifts... all that stuff can mess with your perception, cause hallucinations, weird smells... it can trigger physiological or emotional shifts, strange feelings, "cold spots," or sensing a presence... etc.

I won't lecture you all day here... there are plenty of simple explanations that have nothing to do with anything supernatural or dangerous..

That constant fear you're feeling can easily warp your perception and just spiral out of control..

It’s like getting stung by a bee and then becoming terrified of them. Over time, the fear just grows... and in situations like yours, the fear is what's driving your perception...

Then again, maybe it WAS a break-in. I had a break-in once (between 11 AM and 2 PM) where they scattered dirt from my front door all the way to my bedroom... and of course, the doors were locked tight and there wasn't a trace left... the cops just shrugged it off in the end... anything can happen. 🙂

Michael Doyle62 said:Why such a negative view of psychiatrists?
You think your problems are just going to vanish on their own? 🤷

And what’s a psychiatrist actually gonna do? Just give you a diagnosis and some pills...

Look, I'm not saying you shouldn't seek help if you need it—that's always an option...

My advice to you would be to face your fears and those shadows head-on. That is truly the most effective way to conquer them. Show those shadows that they should be afraid of you, rather than the other way around.

And nobody even mentioned schizophrenia... hmm...
hallucinations

I went through something similar once upon a time. These spirits would just drift right through the window and then start hunting me all over the house. It was honestly terrifying—you felt like there wasn't a single safe spot left in the world. One time, they showed up and it wasn't just dark shadows; everything had these jagged, sharp edges, like if they touched you, they’d slice you right open. I was absolutely paralyzed with fear. At one point, I started sobbing because I was certain that thing was going to cut me down the second it got close. I grabbed my head, plugged my ears, squeezed my eyes shut, and held my breath, and suddenly, I saw it from the inside—without even opening my eyes—how the spirit was crawling into me. I knew right then it was over. I thought death was inevitable. I was so scared that, in a sort of manic frenzy, I started beltng out an opera aria, "I am Eros from the other world." I was wailing with my ears plugged (though I could still hear myself singing), and suddenly, I saw it internally—this monstrous spirit started shrinking, trembling, and actually crawling back out of me. Seeing that, I just sang even louder, and the thing fled so fast it was almost funny watching it run away in terror. A few days later, it tried to come back, but the moment I spotted it approaching, I started that same opera melody again, and it bolted like it had a jet engine strapped to its back.
It actually showed up one more time years later after I was in a car accident, but I chased it off with my singing again, and it hasn't bothered me since.
Maybe give the singing a shot; maybe yours will run away too.

I remember playing this card game with my sister once, and things got heated... I actually threw them against the wall and lost about two-thirds of the deck. We still joke about it today, but if I hadn't been there, I probably would've thought I was just imagining the whole mess...

It’s kind of like this one time I found needles lined up along the hallway; there was one every few inches right against the baseboard, and none of my family members had put them there... weird stuff happens sometimes.

rustydrifter26 said:Take this as some serious advice: churches have rituals specifically designed to cast out demons and evil forces. Go to one—attend a service. It will work. I’ve been there, I’m telling you, take me seriously here. Don't throw your life away over something that actually has a cure. Before you hit the sack, say a prayer and ask your angels to watch over you. That is what they are there for—to prevent people from feeling like they're useless. You are under a genuine attack from evil forces right now, and your angels can protect you. So, start praying to them. Hang in there, friend. Good luck.

You and your priest-led fairy tales about God and the devil are the problem. People need psychological self-defense, not more nonsense being shoved into their heads about hell and sin.☕

Roger Morgan4 said:I am being completely serious when I say you should go find a priest and lay everything out for him. I was reading this book recently called 'How to Recognize the Traps of the Devil' by Don Milivoj Bolobanic—you can probably find a copy at a Barnes & Noble near a major cathedral. Essentially, only about 2% of people who are possessed actually require an exorcism, specifically those rituals mentioned in the previous post. I’ll try to dig up the specific passage where he describes how the devil torments his victims, matching exactly what you described, especially regarding how they are driven toward suicide. It mentioned something about a person losing their mind from the strain; I didn't quite grasp the weight of that before, but after reading your post, it makes perfect sense. Honestly, I think making a general life confession would be a wise move. And please, try to attend Mass on Sunday. This might sound a bit radical, but I truly believe you don't have any other choice. As for seeing psychics, getting "curses" lifted, or any of that nonsense—don't even entertain the thought. You might feel a momentary sense of relief, but in the long run, you'll end up feeling ten times worse. All those fake healers, those folks into the "alternative" scene, the magicians, the mediums... they are all just leading you deeper into the devil's influence. Get to a priest as soon as possible and definitely pick up that book. I should also warn you (as the book points out) that there are plenty of priests who won't take these issues seriously because they aren't well-versed in the subject. Don't give up until you find a priest who actually understands how to help you. Here are some instructions on how to approach a general life confession. But first, find a priest you can trust enough to tell him everything, and he will guide you through the process of a formal confession. I wish you the best. Try to keep reminding yourself that none of this is real—that the devil is simply testing you and wants nothing more than to feed your fear. Best regards!
p.s. If you happen to be in the NYC area and are struggling to find a priest, send me a private message.

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Unfortunately, you simpletons lack the basic understanding that the human psyche is inextricably linked to one's faith—in our case, Christianity—which brings God into the equation. A friend of mine went through the exact same thing... and guess what his final move was? He did precisely what I suggested, and he’s been fine ever since. Besides, if you refuse to believe we're dealing with evil forces, then what exactly do you think it is? Some prankster just showing up to scare him for a laugh? ha

I suggest you start by finding a priest to bless your home and offer up some prayers. If anything tries to attack you, just command it to leave your apartment in the name of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. I've heard that quoting passages from the Bible, maybe a Psalm, can drive demons crazy. I suppose other credible religions probably have their own effective ways of dealing with evil entities too. Maybe knowing that a positive force is always stronger than any negative one will help calm you down.

When my cousin was diagnosed with schizophrenia, my parents actually wanted to take her to an exorcist because they're just so narrow-minded and stubborn. Honestly, you can't choose the family you're born into.🙄

It’s 100% just a milder form of schizophrenia. If it isn't that, then we're looking at some serious cleaning up to do within the priesthood.