For many people, paranormal phenomena such as ghosts, telepathic powers, or other supernatural situations are terrifying things that they should avoid as much as possible. Do you feel that way too? Even if your fear is real, try to fight it and regain control of yourself! Some of the effective ways are to get used to questioning the things that are happening around you and to be comfortable with the environment in which you live. Surely, after that you can get rid of these unfounded fears and live life more comfortably.
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Part 1 of 3: Overcoming Phobias
Step 1. Face your fears
When someone is afraid of ghosts or other paranormal phenomena, one of the natural reactions that arises is to try to run away. In fact, research actually shows that avoiding fear will only increase anxiety and exaggerate your reaction to the fear. Therefore, try to fight your fears with logic instead of avoiding or hiding behind them.
- Identify what your fear is and why you are afraid.
- Ask yourself, "What would the worst possible situation be if my fears came true?"
- Also think about why you are afraid; Remember, most anxiety is rooted in a bigger problem, such as the fear of being alone or dying.
Step 2. Ask reasonable questions
One's fears are often unfounded. So, try asking yourself reasonable questions to make yourself feel better. If you find a question that is difficult to answer, try to find the answer on the internet or other sources. Some questions you can ask are:
- What am I afraid will happen if I actually meet a ghost? Will they scream “boo” like in a cartoon, or do annoying things like open a closet door with a horrible sound?
- What is the probability that ghosts really exist?
- Can ghosts kill me? Do ghosts have the ability to harm living things, or do they just look terrible?
- Is there a logical explanation for the situation that occurred?
Step 3. Use jokes to dispel your fears
Jokes are the perfect way to de-escalate a situation and regain control of yourself. Remember, this technique can be used whenever you feel afraid of ghosts or other paranormal phenomena.
- Try imagining the shape of a ghost packaged in a silly cartoon or caricature. The more ridiculous the shape of the ghost you imagine, the less likely you are to feel afraid in the future.
- Whenever you feel anxious or scared, think about how ridiculous the shape of the ghost you imagine is. Trust me, your fears will easily dissipate if you try to imagine ghosts as silly caricatures.
Step 4. Question the existence of ghosts
After dispelling fear by imagining them as non-threatening beings, take one step forward by seriously doubting the existence of ghosts. Begin to question your beliefs and why you believe them.
- The easiest way to allay your fear of ghosts and other paranormal phenomena is to question the evidence for their existence.
- Ask yourself, "What evidence do I have to validate the existence of ghosts or other paranormal phenomena?"
- Remember, you have lived many years and have never been haunted or even attacked by a ghost. If you manage to survive that long without experiencing a paranormal attack, then you can assume that at any point in time, you won't.
- You'll quickly realize that most of the "evidence" for ghosts comes from intuition and assumptions rather than real, observable facts. Although the profession of ghost seekers is real, in fact the existence of ghosts is still not recognized by scientists.
Step 5. See a professional therapist
Sometimes, a person's anxiety is rooted in too much time spent alone. If your fear is starting to affect your day-to-day productivity or sanity, or if you're really having a hard time getting over it, try seeing a professional therapist or psychologist.
- Generally, therapy is recommended to deal with persistent fear or anxiety that doesn't go away.
- A person's fear of paranormal phenomena may also be rooted in the traumatic events they have experienced. If you feel that way, an experienced therapist can help identify the cause of your anxiety and find a solution.
Part 2 of 3: Feeling Safer
Step 1. Evaluate your neighborhood
Many people are afraid of ghosts or other paranormal phenomena because they feel insecure about their environment. For example, your fear may arise when you are walking alone in a park that is shaded by trees. The fear will then increase your alertness, even if nothing is actually showing up there. One way to fight these fears is to convince yourself that you are in a ghost-free environment.
- Make sure you always lock the door before going to bed. That way, if you hear something while sleeping, you'll know it's coming from outside your home.
- Remove objects that are likely to frighten you. For example, cut a tree branch that is in direct contact with your living room window; that way, you no longer have to worry about the strange noises caused by the friction of tree branches and window panes at night.
- Do not leave anything hanging on the roof or door at night. If you see it, chances are you'll be scared because you think it's a ghost.
- Turn on the light while sleeping. Turning on the light at bedtime is guaranteed to ease your fear of supernatural creatures appearing in the dark.
Step 2. Don't watch horror movies
No matter how much you love horror movies, avoid the genre if you're afraid of ghosts. Watching horror movies will only activate your imagination and nourish your worries!
- If you can't avoid scary television shows or movies, at least make sure you don't watch them an hour before bedtime.
- Taking a break from scary shows before bed can help you sleep better without having to worry about ghosts appearing.
- Instead of horror, try watching a light, funny show before bed; surely, your body will feel more relaxed and easier to fall asleep.
Step 3. Create a relaxation ritual
Fear of ghosts or other paranormal phenomena is often rooted in anxiety disorders. For that, try creating a relaxation ritual that can calm your mind and body.
- Although it can be done at any time, make sure you create a special relaxation ritual before going to bed at night.
- Take time to relax, but make sure you practice the various relaxation methods you choose on a regular and consistent basis. Trust me, familiarizing yourself with a comfortable and familiar routine can help ease the anxiety and uncertainty you feel.
- Try taking a warm bath, taking an afternoon walk, or practicing relaxation techniques such as practicing yoga, meditating, or trying progressive muscle relaxation therapy.
Step 4. Build your self-esteem
Another way to fight anxiety is to lift your self-image. While this may seem unrelated to your fear of ghosts, research shows that building self-esteem is effective in dealing with a variety of anxiety problems, including anxiety associated with paranormal phenomena.
- Realize your strengths and accomplishments. By identifying your strengths, strengths, and accomplishments, you are more likely to feel stronger and more confident.
- Allow yourself to be proud of all your accomplishments.
- Turn your achievements into beliefs. For example, if you think you're good at basketball, rest assured that you're a truly talented basketball player and a benefit to the team.
- You can also build self-confidence and convince yourself that there's nothing you can't handle, including things you don't know the cause of.
Step 5. Reaffirm your security
In the end, always remind yourself that nothing threatens your safety. Your fear of ghosts likely stems from your fear of solitude, the dark, or even death. By affirming your security, you are more likely to be able to ease those anxieties.
- Remember, ghosts don't exist.
- Even if you believe that ghosts exist and are real, they are creatures that don't have a physical form. Therefore, even if they do exist, they will not be able to harm you.
- Often, a person's fears are rooted in unresolved problems or worries. To overcome your fears and make you feel more secure, try managing your anxiety.
Part 3 of 3: Cultivating Skepticism
Step 1. Realize the power of suggestion
Research shows that even skeptics can start claiming the existence of supernatural beings if they believe they are involved in a paranormal investigation. If you are used to looking for supernatural explanations for all situations, eventually your mind will be stimulated to witness paranormal phenomena even if you don't believe it.
- Avoid the urge to perform paranormal rituals such as crossing your fingers, crossing your arms in front of your chest, tapping on a table, etc.
- Wear a rubber band on your wrist. Whenever you feel scared or worried about ghosts, pull the rubber band as hard as you can to bring your focus back.
Step 2. Find a logical explanation
Most people who claim to see or hear magical sounds generally experience them in a static or minimally stimulated environment. The human brain is always looking for patterns; if you stay in the same environment for too long, your brain will generally look for loopholes to break the pattern. As a result, if something unexplained happened, people would assume that the situation was caused by a ghost or some other paranormal phenomenon.
- Generally, there is always a logical explanation for everything you experience. Remember, just because you can't see or understand it doesn't mean the situation is caused by ghosts.
- Worried that your house is haunted? When you feel it, you are most likely home alone and subconsciously trying to make your home feel less familiar.
- Other possible scientific explanations for various paranormal phenomena are atmospheric/geomagnetic activity, ASC (altered states of consciousness) or changes in the consciousness system, changes in the chemical structure of the brain that stimulate stress, and hormonal changes that affect a person's ability to concentrate.
Step 3. Accept coincidence
Remember, coincidences can happen anytime and anywhere; chances are, some of them will be difficult for you to explain logically. But remember, just because a condition is difficult to explain logically, doesn't mean it can be immediately concluded as something supernatural.
- always remember that fate, luck, or supernatural interference never really existed. The things that happen in your life are the result of the opportunities and choices you make, not related to supernatural phenomena.
- Avoid the urge to jump to conclusions in a hurry. Wait until you actually "experience" to determine whether something is good or bad; after that, try to do a thorough analysis of the cause of the coincidence. Usually, "coincidence" is the fruit of a series of decisions and has nothing to do with paranormal phenomena.
Tips
- Do things that distract you, such as listening to your favorite music or watching silly television shows.
- If you are a religious person, try praying whenever fear strikes you. Undoubtedly, you will feel much more secure and comfortable; In addition, praying is also effective in diverting your fear.
- Try to control your imagination and meditate regularly.
- Always remember that according to myths, supernatural beings such as ghosts, demons, or jinn are afraid of salt.
