If your experienced in paranormal investigations w/ghosts, ect. what must one be prepared for b4 a trip?

Question

Hello, just joined a recent team who has been investigating paranormal activity,ect. regarding ghosts/spirits.
Never have I participated in an investigation b4, any tips from the experts or those who are experienced?
TY

Answer 1

First and foremost, you must make an initial and continuous commitment to assume nothing regarding to whether or not ghosts exist. If you go into an investigation with the assumption ghosts exist--or don't exist--any data gathered or observations made will be in light of this, thus making any conclusions you reach biased. This is the primary mistake I see with most of the popular paranormal investigators you see out there on TV. They are not investigating claims, they are out to prove the claims made have a paranormal explanation.

Also, it might be best if you know as little as possible about the claims being made. Of course it's important that you have some background information of where and what you're investigating, but too much information can bias your methods.

Secondly, since there is no evidence supporting the idea that ghosts disrupt electromagnetic fields or change ambient temperature, there is no real weight to any data collected from instruments that are used to measure electromagnetic fields or temperature. Such data can be used as secondary evidence, but presence of electromagnetic fields or fluctuations in temperature don't necessarily mean anything paranormal is occurring.

Third, although anecdotes can be used to determine *what* to investigate, they are not good evidence in and of themselves and should not be presented as such.

EVPs are often used as evidence as well. This is evidence at its weakest. If you ask a question out loud to an empty room and then scour the tape afterwards for anything that could be remotely conceived as a response to that question you are doing nothing more than anomaly hunting. You are looking for evidence supporting your preconceived conclusion that not only do ghosts exist, but they are also able to communicate aurally--sans voice box--in a manner that is only audible to electronic devices. There are a number of other reasons EVPs don't stand up. If you would like further explanation please let me know. I would be happy to explain.

There is nothing, beyond the dramatic effect of the "spook factor", indicating investigations need to happen at night or with the lights off.

That's all the advice that comes to mind at this time. Have fun with your investigating!

Answer 2

Welcome to the world of Paranormal. When going to an investigation, get a lot of sleep, no perfume, eat before you go, take plenty on extra batteries, keep everything portable. My advice would be to NOT whisper. Unless you are very familiar with others voices, you may not be able to tell a whisper from an EVP. Be cautious and conscious of what you are photographing. Don't aim at mirrors or windows or anything that might reflect. When using an EMF, be aware of power sources that might give you a read. When using a temperature gage, be aware of drafts, open windows, ceiling fans, vents etc., anything that might be explained. Always go into a hunt skeptical and look for reason's that things happen. It may not be as much fun, but you won't be as afraid and if you find something remarkable, you will be that much more excited. Also, don't expect Hollywood. Real occurrences will not happen on command. Most of all, have fun.

Answer 3

20 years of experience, maybe can share some...
Never do anything alone, always have a witness. Tag EVPs (and for heaven's sake, do EVP work). By tagging I mean, tell who, what, when, where, as you start. If you make a sound that may be questionable, speak up on the recorder so you'll know later. Time stamp every media recording and instrument reading possible so you can correlate later. Still pics, video, EMF spikes, thermal...if you can't correlate time later, it becomes a guessing game. This is especially true if you are investigating in groups, with more than one team at a time.
Always get base readings before starting the investigation. Note any natural interference that could cause a false positive later. Most important, in my book, is go with the mind set of disproving. Any hysterical mind can "prove" a haunting. Just keep it scientific and document, document, document. And have FUN!

Answer 4

Be prepared for noises, bumps in the night, getting touched or having your hair pulled. And when these things happen, don't run! Remember, you're there to find answers, when an answer starts to come, don't panic, don't run. Move in and keep investigating. It's said you will find GOOD evidence every 1 in 100 investigations. Don't expect something everytime you go out. Feelings and orbs are not provable evidence... keep looking and have fun!
Tim
Co-Founder
ETPRS Tri-Cities Division
tricitiesparanormal.org

Answer 5

First shower with non scented soap and shampoo, no smell should come from you. No smoking or drinking, eat before you go and take quiet snacks if staying a long time, water bottle is ok. If you have a camera take extra batteries, film or memory cards. Don't expect something like a Hollywood spook show. Try not to talk loud or too much. If you do see something try not to freak out too much. Stay with someone who knows whats going on. And just have some fun. Good luck!

Answer 6

The list would seem almost endless so I will start with the three most important.

1. Be familiar with any equipment you are using (the
groups or your own)
2. Always stay with at least one other team member
3. Observe the procedures very carefully.

Answer 7

A really good Clariescient vision, and an experienced exorcist, or even a magician experienced in Hermetics. Very hard to find, and almost impossible to get.

Answer 8

I would use what ever religion or the like methods to keep you safe