How to Live in a Haunted House

Last Updated: August 10, 2021

You just moved in, and now you have really bad feelings about the place. Chances are the place could be haunted. You may be frightened, but don't be. Reading this article can help you cope with the ghost's presence.

Steps

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Take a well-built guard dog like German shepherd with you into the house. The reason? Dogs easily detect the presence of the spirits. It will be daring to you also with the dog.
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Remind yourself that before you move anything into the house, walk through the entire place. Doing this will give the ghost(s) a chance to scope you out, and accept your presence in 'their' home.

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Remember: before moving all of your stuff into the place, move in as few items as possible at first. This will avoid riling the ghost(s) to the changes going on during the transition from former occupants.
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Keep in mind while moving furniture or other objects in, be alert for any feelings you may have about where an item should be placed. If you can make a ghost happy by placing a chair in a particular place, it could save you lots of trouble later on.
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Try to relate to the ghost by talking about what life may have been like in the house (if it is an old house), and try to do something former residents would have done in the house while they lived there, like eating some meals in a formal dining room, or listening to period music from the time the house was built.
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Try to talk about big events that would have happened while past owners would have been living there. For example, on October 29 of a year, try to talk about how past residents would have felt about the stock market crash and the beginning of the Great Depression (if the house is old enough).
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Avoid the area the ghost is in, if (s)he is in one particular place. Try using the room as a storage area and leave the ghost alone.
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Try to spend a night in the place. Some ghosts try to communicate with the living through dreams. Allowing the ghost to get its message to the living may put an end to the haunting and send the ghost on its way.
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Accept the ghost. While this may be difficult for some to do, most ghosts will leave you alone if you acknowledge their presence.
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Talk to the ghost. Let it know it is welcome to stay if it leaves you and your family alone.
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Remember if the ghost does something scary, let it know you are upset, and that if such behavior continues it will not be tolerated. Some ghosts can be persistently aggressive and this behavior may prevent you from sleeping or enjoying your home life the way you deserve to. If this happens, never respond in anger. This will only add fuel to the fire. Focus on feeling love for these entities that probably haven't felt love in a very long time (if ever). Directing positive energy toward them can be surprisingly effective in stopping unwanted behavior.

Community Q&A

Question

What do I do when a spirit does not like my presence in its home?

Community Answer

It's no longer the spirit's home, it's yours. If you feel negative energy, burn a sage smudge in all the rooms. Inform the spirit that it no longer belongs on this plane, and it's time to move on. Check for groups in your area specializing in the paranormal, they will be able to put you in touch with someone who can do a cleansing of an unwelcome spirit. Most of all, make the spirit feel unwelcome, as it is the intruder, not you.
Question

Where do ghosts live?

Community Answer

Ghosts and spirits can live anywhere, but they often congregate to areas that have history of conflict and negativity. They are particularly attracted to negative emotion.
Question

If you hear people whispering your name and footsteps in your empty house, is it haunted?

Community Answer

If it's not someone else in your house playing a prank, your house is probably haunted.

Warnings

Never open yourself up completely to any ghost, since you never know their true intentions. If the situation is too much for you to handle, seek professional help.

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Beware of the attics in old houses. They may not have windows for ventilation so do not let the door close. It is best to let someone know where you went. Have a mobile or walkie talkie handy.

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