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Posted by jennet on March 10, 2006, at 20:33:34
Ok listen to this, and you dont have to belive me but i am 14 years old so yes i live with my parents but any way, i have been up for 48 hours sright an i have not even closed my eyes! but thats because i need an explanation pleas my parents think im crazy because well i keep hering thing like just 15 minutes ago i went to go to the bath room ( and the bath room lead into a nother door into the garage) but i herd my mom say somthing from the garage but just one second later my mom comes in to the hall and knocks on the door ,i ask her if she just came from the garage,(this is the 3rd time this has happend to me this week( so right nw im freakin out and my mom think im joking and say "do you need attantion is that why you are acting like this?" i diidnt answere here because i know she just wont belive me and i also have been hearing foot steps from the attic! and hushed whispers so i nned some edvie am i going insane or not because im looking into a mental facility
With all do respect
Jennet
Posted by jennet on March 10, 2006, at 20:39:37
In reply to ghosts?, posted by jennet on March 10, 2006, at 20:33:34
> Ok listen to this, and you dont have to belive me but i am 14 years old so yes i live with my parents but any way, i have been up for 48 hours stright an i have not even closed my eyes! but thats because i need an explanation please my parents think im crazy because well i keep hering thing's, like just 15 minutes ago i went to go to the bath room ( and the bath room lead into another door into the garage) but i herd my mom say somthing from the garage, but just one second later my mom comes in to the hall and knocks on the door ,i ask her if she just came from the garage,(this is the 3rd time this has happend to me this week so right now im freakin out!) and my mom think's im joking and say's "do you need attantion is that why you are acting like this?" i didn't answere here because i know she just wont belive me and i also have been hearing foot steps from the attic! and hushed whispers so i need some edvice. Am i going insane or not because im looking into a mental facility to possible stay at if this kkep's happining.
With all do respect
Jennet
Posted by Phillipa on March 10, 2006, at 21:07:47
In reply to Re: ghosts?, posted by jennet on March 10, 2006, at 20:39:37
First sit down with your parents and tell them what is going on in your mind. And let them help you. You are too young to do anything on your own. We care. Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by muffled on March 10, 2006, at 22:33:51
In reply to Re: ghosts?, posted by jennet on March 10, 2006, at 20:39:37
Could you sleep in another room?
Could you have a friend sleep over and see if it still happens?
Or tell your parents your scared, really scared and mebbe they will sleep in your room one night to see what happens.
Can you put headphones on and listen to music?
Hope all goes well.
Even if it was ghosts, they won't hurt you, you can go to sleep ok.
Muffled
Posted by Gee on March 11, 2006, at 2:06:39
In reply to Re: ghosts?, posted by muffled on March 10, 2006, at 22:33:51
Can you talk to your Mom about it? Or a counsellor at school? I think you need to tell someone who knows you and knows what may be going on.
Have you heard any freaky ghost stories lately? Some of them can get really freaky!
Posted by LegWarmers on March 11, 2006, at 9:38:25
In reply to ghosts?, posted by jennet on March 10, 2006, at 20:33:34
When I was about the same age as you, I was convinced I was having ghost experiences, I had recently been to a sleepover where we had read some scary stories and watched scary movies. Anyway I was convinced I heard things, saw things... (Today I have no idea as to whether they were ghosts or me thinking that but I assume it was my imagination) and then just a few months ago I posted abut this .....
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/social/20060124/msgs/602555.html
I must have an overactive imagination. anyway have you seen a scary movie recently? Are you really stressed out?
Even when we are not stressed, for me anyway, our imaginations can get a little carried away. Im not saying you arent hearing noises, but they may be the wind that your brain processes as whispering, you know? This is assuming there aren't ghosts in your house. if I hear any noise thats out of the ordinary it can freak me out.
definately talk to someone about this though, my expeirence is that parents who don't listen aren't the best ones... have you got another adult around who you can talk to about htis? If not tell your parents again and explain how concerned you are, and if that fails go talk to your family doctor.
try to get some sleep, which btw will increase your worry and make you more sensitive to interpretting things as strange... lack of sleep can have a crazy impact on how you think, it will make the situation much worse.
Even if your parents don't believe you, it doesn't mean you are going insane... ok?
Posted by Poet on March 11, 2006, at 10:12:48
In reply to ghosts?, posted by jennet on March 10, 2006, at 20:33:34
Hi jennet,
Try to talk to your parents about what you are hearing. Maybe a squirrel or another animal got into the attic. That might be what you are hearing.
I believe in ghosts, but they make such rare appearances that I'm more likely to think it's an animal. I don't think you're going insane, you are definitely hearing something unusual and I hope your parents help you investigate what it is.
Poet
Posted by madeline on March 11, 2006, at 11:26:48
In reply to ghosts?, posted by jennet on March 10, 2006, at 20:33:34
can you make out anything the voices are saying? or is it just whispering and muffled.
Hearing things like this can be VERY scary. But whatever it is, you are not in any danger and you are NOT crazy.
If you think your parents will be receptive, I would talk to them if this continues. However, if you think that they will just minimalize the way you feel, then I would talk to someone else.
For instance, it seems to be really easy for me to talk to doctors. They're smart (usually) and listen. Perhaps you could make an appointment with your doctor and sort of "spill the beans" there. The minimum he/she can do is help you sleep. Which it sounds as though you really need.
Good luck and welcome to babble.
Posted by Tanzanite on March 11, 2006, at 23:40:31
In reply to ghosts?, posted by jennet on March 10, 2006, at 20:33:34
Well, if you can find someone you feel safe and comfortable talking to I think you should. I agree with the other posters. However, I and several other people I know personally believe in ghosts and other phenomena. I will not get into that because I don't want to freak anyone out or anything. And, I don't hear or see things with my mental disorders ever. And, I had other people with me who witnessed the same things a few times. So, I do not in the last think you are crazy. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Tanzanite
Posted by AuntieMel on March 15, 2006, at 10:08:28
In reply to ghosts?, posted by jennet on March 10, 2006, at 20:33:34
Maybe your house has some strange accoustics. Your mom could be talking from one room and the sound could travel through the vents or walls and make it sound like it is coming from somewhere else.
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