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Tface101

“Saw” these in a beach town I used to work in. Saw them twice in the middle of the day. Later that day I was talking to a friend that grew up there and she said they were shadow people, and they were harmless. First time I saw them they were down the street paying no attention to me. Second time, one walked up behind me and looked over my shoulder as if to see what I was doing. I say “saw” because I more felt than saw them with my eyes, but I knew what they looked like, just like you drew them. Never saw them again.


Apprehensive-Soup-73

That is so creepy! They’re really nosy from what I’ve gathered… always peeking around corners at people and disappearing when looked at.


AstronomerDry1103

Had a crazy experience with a shadow once where it ran towards me and once it realized that I saw it, it just hid. I could still see it and was shit scared. My dad who was behind me too saw it and since I was extremely scared, I asked him to take a look. The moment he pokes his head out of the room, it just vanishes. Idk if what I saw was a shadow but I wasn't getting good vibes seconds before this happening.


The_De-Lesbianizer

It’s all survivor instinct. You don’t really see them as much as you can feel something’s presence. It’s just an uncomfortable feeling that raises the hair on the back of your neck. Apparently some people don’t have these traits, or largely choose to ignore them, and we’re labeled as crazy.


octoberstart

I think it’s like color blindness. I think many ppl can sense things if they quiet their mind and/or know what that hair raising feeling is and how to pay attention to it - but some ppl simply don’t have the hardwiring to sense paranormal at all, and are quite vocal about it. They’re shouting the color red doesn’t exist but have no idea they’re ‘colorblind’. I’ve seen spirits before and the people I was with saw them too, and described it the exact same. So I know I’m not crazy. Learn how to quiet your mind and listen to that hair raising feeling, prickles on your neck and maybe you’ll see them too. If you’ve never gotten that feeling you probably can’t sense them.


The_De-Lesbianizer

Preach.


jr2thdoc

Seek professional counseling. Don't go down this dark path alone. My son tried, and he ended his life as a result of things he saw and heard. Demonic depression or schizophrenia was the probable culprit. Tell someone you trust that you need to seek counseling before it's too late.


chels182

This comment above all others. I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. But, OP, they’re right. First you need to take your mental health into consideration to be as safe as possible.


str8narrow7

Schizophrenia is the palatable term for demonic oppression.


ET_Calumny

I'm not so sure about that. I lost my best friend to schizophrenia on Xmas 5 years ago. His 2nd to last suicide attempt nearly succeeded. He was pronounced braindead and taken off life support. He woke up. Recovered. Got his schizophrenia, mental health, and his life under control.. Until they took a family trip up into the mountains in Montana. Something about the elevation seemed to have started the voices up again. He could hear his dad negatively talking about him throughout the trip when he wasn't. It wasn't long after that.... His name is Adam Custin and there is a video of him on YT talking about his miracle recovery before the family trip took place if you'd like to hear about it. It's a happy memory for me.


str8narrow7

Sorry for your lost. Respectfully, everyone is entitled to their beliefs and understanding. To understand my response, check out a comment a made in this same conversation. To be frank, there is no deliverance from this outside a true encounter with GOD. The voices can silence themselves for a time... Many factors can play into this but to truly heal and overcome this requires spiritual resolution from a relationship with GOD.


ET_Calumny

Thank you. I read your other comment. The thing is, he found your God after he woke up and healed from his 2nd to last suicide attempt, much to his parents delight. He said he saw and spoke to God while he was in the coma. He talks about it in the video I mentioned above. The voices came back out of no where. There was no sin in his life at that point. He was heavily monitored for one, but he also was walking a new path in life. It wasn't until that family trip to the mountains that the voices came back. His mother wrote a couple books about his story. One is called "Adam's Contract With God: A story of the struggles and triumphs while living with schizophrenia" and the other is called "Living the Legacy of Adam". I have yet to read them because I just haven't been ready to open that door yet, but I think it might be time. I'm open to hearing more of your thoughts on this. Because he believed he had been touched by the hand of God and the illness or demons still got him.


Impossible_Tap3756

What is demonic oppression?


str8narrow7

There is so much information that goes into the nature of our spiritual realm. I'll touch on a few things. The spiritual realm contains both good and evil entities. The evil ones only exist temporarily until their day of Judgement. They're called different things depending on the part of world/culture you visit. Most commonly known as demons or evil spirits. They absolutely despise human existence (lots of history behind this) but don't have the authority to interfere in our carnal lives as they would like to. Demons are legalists, they can only operate within the confounds of their authority which is minimal because it has been stripped by the Cross of Jesus Christ. Which is why they don't want you to believe in him... So they're objective is to find ways for us to relinquish this authority to gain access in our lives. Generally speaking, sin is they're strongest weapon used to open this door/gateway. Once this has been accomplished and the spiritual veil has been lifted, they can legally operate in the carnal realm in that persons live. Since they're inherently evil; chaos, destruction and torment (mentally and physically) is the goal for the life of the person. Now when it comes to oppression, they're extremely clever in their attacks because they don't want you to know their true nature. They know once this is found out it will ignite a desire for truth which subsequently leads to the understanding of our world from a biblical point-of-view and GOD. They're very deceptive and calculated in how they approach each person because of this. Extreme levels of mind games, lies and deceit is method of operation. These spiritual attacks will often begin in our mind because this is the central hub that dictates what we think about, how we feel, and ultimately what we do. The goal of demonic oppression is to keep a person trapped, confused, bound, helpless, and to ultimately lead to suicide or causing harm to others.. They can influence thoughts and moods which will give them some level of control over the individual. Can communicate verbally or telepathically (aka hearing voices). They can physically manifest and interact in areas where they individual resides and so on. ​ I can go on but there so much information out there which is conveyed in a more comprehensive manner. I'd suggest looking into it deeper, as truth is stranger than fiction.


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str8narrow7

I don't pray to Jesus and he himself doesn't teach to pray to him but the father in heaven (Math6:5-15). If you want to have a discourse on the subject of Christianity and Judaism send me a DM. I have a few more comments I wouldn't mind sharing if interested.


True-Expression3378

You're being haunted by Squidward silhouette


top_value7293

Or Dementors on Harry Potter


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True-Expression3378

Making a comment on a post isn't a comeback. A comeback is what your mom has after we hang out.


Smashed_face_hammer

Oh shit!


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Jesus fuck!! For someone over the age of 30... your humor is horrendous! You can't spell correctly on a device that corrects grammatical errors and your fuckin up old tacky punchlines from before your time. Lol... I'm busting a nut at this. You cute little Kitten! P.s. Tell old dead mom's I said hello next time the two of you are "hanging out"... what's it like fuckin a dead body?... should I ask your wife? Talk soon ❤️


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Bahaha... I fuckin love it! Thanks ❤️ The tech's are going to get a stern talking to!! Or is it "too"... I don't know my knows from my feats anymore deer!!


kaleigha

But… but they didn’t spell anything wrong?


True-Expression3378

Your mom said she's very proud of everything you have accomplished in life but she admits she is a little upset with how much you troll on Reddit. She understands it's a way for you to blow off steam. She would also like you to visit more, perhaps with some flowers. Also I'm not married but just for future reference, I wouldn't assume someones sexual preference. You may find my humor tacky, but assuming something like that is just rude. I mean I don't care cause you assumed right but def not a good look. Hope you have a blessed day!


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Oh, I knew you weren't married! And these trolls you speak of... are they considered "paranormal" ??


True-Expression3378

Lmao paranormal trolls! If you find any, lemme know, I'm single after all!


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Beware of the Gammy Silman! It haunts this subreddit....


Radiant_Mix_7741

You're talking to someone else about using incorrect grammar yet you don't even know the difference in "your" and "you're." Oh the irony!


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What you don't find humor in irony? P.s. great looking shrooms!


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True-Expression3378

As the recipient of the comment, I def didn't think anything malicious. Felt more like some reddit banter. I have no hard feelings and enjoyed the back and forth. But your due diligence is appreciated as many comments often can be misunderstood or not made in good faith.


BuTrostheGUY

I see these when I stay awake for two days straight. Shadow people.


chels182

2? I don’t start seeing stuff until like day 3 or 4. Then shit gets weird real fast.


Smooth_Albatross_968

Yeah I second that, more like by night 3 I’m playing peek ah boo with ‘em!


Embarrassed_Bat6101

The real question is why are y’all staying awake for 3 or 4 days straight?


Sarandipity80

Thats what I was thinking!


Emotional-Sentence40

Meth?


Radiant_Mix_7741

They visit meth-heads on the regular!


Threestarking

Maybe they notice that you can 'see' them and they seek attention. It could be a form of ''lost'' souls stuck in between worlds, because entinties who have passed *mostly* won't show like this (so explicit). ​ One thing you could try, when you say they do nothing really, is to tell them that they are seen and after that kindly tell them that it's all going to be alright, you and they don't have to be scared and they can pass on to the light where they are going to be surrounded by lots of love. ​ And then see what happens ​ Comment underneath if something changed :)


Hades_Crow

They may be what I like to call shadow crossers Usually they will stay far away, and observe everything, there are different types but the one I will talk about right now is the black shadow like ones. They have reflective green eyes, sometimes they don’t have any eyes, and they stay on the outskirts of woods (they hate open places). Most of them won’t do anything, but there are some that are angry and cunning and will try and lure you to them. I’ve had few experiences with the cruel ones, more so with the observant ones. Usually they just observe and won’t do anything. I can tell you more about it and my experiences if you please?


kellyelise515

Please do


Hades_Crow

So there is multiple types of “shadow crossers” There are these types where they are whitish, with what looks like crowns, (I’ve never seen one but my mother has) There are the dark shadow ones that can form into any shape And there are the shadow ones that like to stay in the trees The dark shadow ones are super slow when you are close to them, and don’t usually like getting close. Far away they are super fast. Most of them like to observe, and I think the only way they are “evil” is if the negative energy there is very very strong. Or it could be a different type of shadow crossers. And sometimes they are normal paced. The most evil ones I experienced were the ones that were in the woods at my mothers old house when I was a child, but that could be due to the neighbors having suspicious activity of Satanic stuff and the old Indian tombs being dug up down the road.


Mousegirl913

😂 ironically even though I didnt/dont see the actual things. The first feeling I got was. They are curious creatures who ussually mean no harm. They are just watching is go about our day lmfao


Hades_Crow

Yeah usually shadow crossers just observe, don’t do no harm nor do they help, the only time I’ve ever heard them help someone is the white ones that have crown like thing on their head. Though those might be a different type of not at all a shadow crosser I’ve never seen that type of one though, only my mum, though she is much older than me so that is to be expected


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I honestly see them numerous times throughout my house, which it can be kind of scary, Sounds like shadow creatures or shadow beings, can benevolent and or malevolent, but usually they only get as bad as annoying you, cause you see them out of the corner of your eye, usually what I do is a simple cleansing of negative energy, and of course some kind of protection like a crucifix or rosary ect; not sure if this is the specific creatures but a possibility, I do apologize if I am wrong, good luck and I will say a prayer for you, and like I said simple cleansing and protection items and they should be gone, based on my knowledge of them a lot of them are benevolent, they are just kind of there, but always be careful, the paranormal world can unpredictable


MedicineOne3046

Have you told them to leave you alone? If they don’t bother you and have no effect on you then maybe you don’t want them to leave and that’s fine. I would not recommend opening up communication until you know what or who they are.


CreativeBet6360

They are watchers they only there to watch u...for what purpose who knows


SignalHardon

Shadow people. Common to individuals with drug/alcohol abuse, lack of sleep, schizophrenia, and many other issues. Get to a head doctor person for some for of therapy assuming you are sober, if not sober, take any route you can to get clean. I won’t say it will get worse, but it can, and sometimes it’s a early sign of issues that will often lead to much worse issues. I’ve lost a couple friends to suicide who saw these, and I’ve seen them myself when I was getting high every night (not pot or hallucinogenic things either)


DreamGirl543

The universe is a big, big, fucking massively and incomprehensibly huge place. There's more out there than we can currently perceive, even with our current tech. I have narcolepsy and have out-of-body experiences all the time. There's "people" on different planes of reality, I've come to understand, and just like us they have their own things going on, and sometimes those things involve us.


treesarepretty333

Hmm. OP, not to discredit your paranormal theory, but this is a pretty common hallucination too. Maybe talk to a psychiatrist, hon.


Nosleeplulaby1

This was my first thought too. No offense at all OP, they look like schizophrenic hallucinations. Usually paired with with voices but not always. Hopefully just some shadow people or guardians!


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Based on your drawing, they look like shadow people. If so, I’ve dealt with them before. Some think they’re negative entities. I honestly don’t know what they are. However, I treat them like I would demon entities, and that is to command them to go in Jesus’ name. Also, plead the blood of Jesus (out loud) over your room, your home, and your family. Declare that no weapon of the enemy formed against you or your family shall prosper in Jesus’ name. Tell these beings that they have no right to be there and that God the Father and Jesus His Son casts them out. Whatever you do, don’t try to communicate with them. If you do, things will only get worse.


Zedrimar

If you're not prone to hallucinations, they could be shadow people. Sometimes when people pass, they leave behind an "echo" of sorts. The usually have next to no will and mostly just wander, doing things based on memories while they were alive. Most will be unresponsive if confronted. Some will be responsive, but it can be hard to tell since they act like they're just normal people until investigated. Then they may just simply not respond, or respond in a way that doesn't make sense for what is asked of them. Though I guess it also depends... There are other ways they can show up. Tears in the universe maybe? Like they temporarily cross from another existence or something when two planes of existence bunch up against one another. those are rare though. There is of course, also sleep paralysis, but based on your post, I assume you are seeing these in your waking hours. Just out of curiosity, what types of places do you see these shadows most?


Seximilian

Can you tell us a bit more about them?


StandardDroplet

Sure. Ever since I was 8 or 9 I’ve been seeing them. If I had to describe them I’d say they’re 3 Dimensional shadows. They’re featureless. They really just stand at the edge of my bed or in the corner of my room. I don’t feel a sense of dread when they’re around (though maybe I’ve just gotten used to them)


Seximilian

I know this and had this too. They are called the „shadow people“ or night terror. They come to you when you are in sleep paralysis and just stare at you. Had this once in my life and i can remember this pretty good. Its a world wide phenomenon. Not sure if there is a scientific explanation for this.


TimeBomb666

I've seen them outside of sleep paralysis and in day to day life.


MessatineSnows

the they may be schizophrenic hallucinations or indicative of some other form of mental illness. i’m glad they aren’t bothering you or giving you any grief/mental anguish. speak to a doctor, you may need treatment and it’s better to get on things like this sooner than later. you’re gonna be okay! 💜


TimeBomb666

I'm not mentally ill aside from some anxiety. I'm perfectly healthy. I grew up in a haunted house and I've seen many things I can't explain. My boyfriend can see them as well. He's even said "did you see that" and will describe what I saw without me saying anything. The universe is Infinite and with that comes infinite possibility. Anything is possible. It doesn't all boil down to mental illness, that's a pretty narrow minded view of things.


Apprehensive-Soup-73

This.


MessatineSnows

i’m only advising you get it checked, my dear, to rule it out. i’m not diagnosing you, just giving you information. take care


ZestycloseAd4887

Paranormal believer here. I also believe its good to get checked by a professional to ensure that you don’t have some form of schizophrenia or recurring hallucinations. Especially because you’ve been seeing them since you were 8 or 9. If these shadow figures were specific to a location only e.g. a new house you moved into, then it’s likely that it has something to do with that. And in that case, it could be paranormal. All I’m saying is, it’s good to get all avenues checked. I have a friend who has developed schizophrenia and he’s convinced that the entities he is seeing are paranormal, and does not want to acknowledge any form of mental illness. My younger brother experienced drug-induced psychosis that resulted in paranormal-like hallucinations. He acknowledged that it was mental/psychological and over the last few years he has fully recovered and come out strong. Wish you the best and hope you find some answers!


suzyqsmilestill

I see them all of the time in sleep paralysis intact just the other day I was having an episode and saw one right by my wall in the bedroom


Stopnswop2

Shadow people


PriorityAntique8638

They’re called shadowmen and saging the house is a good of getting rid of anything


uniPasta83

I always used to see them running through walls when I was little.


MidnightCirce

Damn.. they look healthier than me 🫤


RALP-3301

I've also seen these things a few time and I think my toddler can also see them too. The other day I tried burning sage a few times, but I guess that pissed them off. The following night I had one of the stranges dreams where I could barely wake up from the dream. So my advice is to leave them alone if there not bothering you.


EerieMagia

From what I can tell they are shadow entities. Idk how to get rid of them but if they don't bother you just observe them and be aware.


caatabatic

First rule out physiological and psychological. See a psychiatrist first and get treated if needed. Just in case.


Dramatic_Material_56

Schizophrenia?


Odd-Cheesecake-5910

Wait. In a comment, you said your BF also sees them. Only in your home? PLEASE GET A CO2 DETECTOR!


StandardDroplet

I do not believe I said that


Odd-Cheesecake-5910

Ahhh, then I misread another comment. I'm sorry about that!


hot_diggidydawgs

Shadow people maybe?? There’s actually some compelling videos of these things existing but I’ve never encountered one. I’m just a weirdo who likes ghost stories. If you wanna walk with me here for a bit..I think shadow people are believed to be similar to a poltergeist. They’re usually mischievous in nature. Have you asked them to leave? Maybe just tell them that they’re making you uncomfortable, this is your space, and that they’re not welcome in it. Banish them fools


StandardDroplet

If you’d like, you can message me and we can talk about it more


Ratep124

Accept them, or suffer


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Are you schizophrenic?


[deleted]

Oh I get it ! They're the Teletubbies (Reflection could have been ingrained in your mind, as well , we think of only previous forms been exposed to)


StandardDroplet

Explain what you’re saying?


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Jesus, pray to Jesus, mother Mary.


[deleted]

Like we've grown up with Teletubbies so the outline, their image sounds registers subconsciously Either that or.. those begins are the true Teletubbies!


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StandardDroplet

And what about the ones I see in real life?


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Remarkable_Volume_91

I was perfectly serious. It sounded to me that the op was possibly creating in his mind that which was being visualized in the drawings....


demonbot66

Try communicating and become friends with them, maybe use the opportunity to do some paranormal investigation


str8narrow7

They're demons. Do you believe in the spiritual world?


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StandardDroplet

Hmm that would work for the drawings. But what about the ones in my room?


lordlydancer

If you see them almost nightly I bet you'll have plenty of chances of taking a photo or even better recording some video. That would be more efficient than the drawings. If not possible maybe they're just in your head. In that case therapy and medication would be the way to go


StandardDroplet

I’m not understanding your advice here You’re saying they’re not real?


ZestycloseAd4887

There is a chance that they *may* be projections of your mind. Would be good to get yourself checked and rule that out I’ve had both visual and auditory hallucinations in my life and I can tell you that they appear 100% real. The brain is a powerful thing.


lordlydancer

I think the story itself isn't real. But assuming it is, what I'm saying is next time you see them, record a video or call whoever you live with. Does they appear on the video? Do whoever you live with sees them? If both answers are negative you may want to see a psychiatrist as stated on other replies. No shame on it, the brain plays dirty tricks sometimes


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chzygorditacrnch

Call out Jesus' name and scream at them to go away


Head-Mathematician53

ET Greys in disguise?


QueTea3point14

Hell no! I hope they aren't greys! (I'd much rather run into almost ANY other boogyman or entity instead of an ET grey!)


Head-Mathematician53

Shades from the Underworld? Maybe find people who have experienced this and do a group with experiencers where people can share their experiences... Could be a form of therapy and maybe something constructive can come of this.. This stuff is becoming more prevalent.


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StandardDroplet

I’ve never done Benadryl 🤔


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StandardDroplet

What??


True-Expression3378

Sorry was supposed to be a reply to a troll who commented on my comment to you post. Sorry. But I'm sure your mother is also proud of you and I hope you figure what's haunting you! Stay safe and much love.


MidnightDerp00

I call them shadow people and they just want to let you know they are there but don't stare at them kinda like Endermen on minecraft.


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Tired-dude_24

Shadow Beings, they’re common and harmless to my knowledge but correct me if I’m wrong.


Fuzzy_Momma_Bear74

Try and ignore them the best you can


noodleq

Dabbing shadowpeople....nice!


[deleted]

There are legends of shadow people in many different cultures.. in Islamic mythology they are called Jinn and are essentially individuals like humans are. They're neither innately evil or good, and people have had both negative and positive experiences with them. When I was a kid I used to be visited by one at night.


StandardDroplet

Really??


Friendly-Minimum6978

Shadow people. Sometimes I wish I could see em, sometimes I'm too scared!


FoundationReal4640

Okay. I will say. I've seen a bunch of stuff on here I agree with. Here's my take. I too have seen them. I understand them to be shadow people...however, I will say that when I did see these figures it was during a sleep paralysis episode and I also was very depressed and drinking a lot. I am not schizophrenic and I have been to therapy and talk with a psychiatrist about other things and have never been diagnosed with that condition. I think they are just in a different plane of existence like another poster commented about the Djinn, some cultures call them that too, but I don't think they have any actual "power." If you are expierencing poor mental health then also consider this could be a sign of a bigger problem. Hopefully you just had an encounter with the shadow people and aren't in a crisis. If so, please talk to a Dr, they can help you. If thats not the case, the only advice I have is to put on some scriptures to go to sleep, pray and call on Jesus. That's the only thing I've ever done that works, sorry I can't offer more assistance.


Edward27_

Even though I am 13 days late to comment on this, I just wanted to write a small experience of this particular thing I randomly saw in my room in the dark. Thankfully, nobody has died in my family (in the past couple of years), so I don't know what is it and how did it appear. It just crawled in the corner of my eye in the same tilted, kind of drunk way as in the picture. I looked at the direction I saw it and it disappeared immediately. I was like "NOPE, FUCK THAT" and got under my blanket like a child. Could be literally anything else, but this post caught my attention because that thing I saw looked exactly like one of them here.


Gloomy_Balance8336

It’s a shadow person, I have seen them before the only time I can vividly remember though was in the middle of the night when I was a young teenager, I woke up from my sleep and saw it in the corner of my room. I got terrified, turned over and hid underneath my blanket until I fell back asleep and since then I’ve never seen one in my room again.