#149 Shadow people and what causes us to see them

Have you seen a shadowy person, and it freaked you out? What did you do?  In this episode, shadow people hit my paranormal radar as a friend wanted to know more about these elusive beings. I assumed they are all dark entities because of the dark, dense nature of their energy, but are they??? We are going to look at 4 paranormal possibilities, 4 scientific possibilities and 3 environmental factors, that might cause shadow people appearances or hallucinations.

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Speaker 1: Anna Schmidt (Host)  

Hello, and here we are at Perfectly Paranormal episode 149

My name is Anna Schmidt, and I'm here every week to share with you true paranormal encounters and information about devils, demons and dark energy beings that no one else talks about. Today, today, shadow people hit my paranormal radar as a friend wanted to know more about these elusive beings. I assume they are all dark entities because of the dark, dense nature of their energy, but are they??? We are going to look at paranormal possibilities, scientific and environmental factors, that people think might cause shadow people appearances or hallucinations.

WHAT DO SHADOW PEOPLE LOOK LIKE?

Shadow people or entity visions are often perceived as shadowy, dark, mysterious, humanoid-shaped figures, often seen in your peripheral vision or when moving through different sleep states and waking up. And sometimes people say, during sleep paralysis or the hypnagogic (falling asleep) or hypnopompic (waking up) states. Are they paranormal or a trick of the mind? And as always, this depends on your range of thinking and beliefs.

WHAT ARE SHADOW PEOPLE - let’s look at the 3 paranormal possibilities first

·       DEMONIC ENTITIES – In the past, I had my own shadow people experiences, and put it down to a type of dark or demonic level entity in places, even my home, seeing them around corners or in my hallway as I shut the door at bedtime in the half darkness. I don’t go looking for entities for expect them to be present, but when you see the sudden movement of shadowy shapes, it does catch your attention. 

·       DIMENSIONAL BEINGS – The hat man that I talked about back in episode 27 is thought to be a shadow person of sorts, and cosmic beings can they cloak themselves in a shadowy veil as they wander about on Earth. There are so many dimensions all overlapping in one place, all at the same time, it is no wonder we see each other from time to time. Who is to say that they aren’t wondering why they see us in their dimension? Do other worldly beings look hazy when we see them in their reality, hence the shadowy look, and do we look hazy or shadowy to them? I will have to ask a shadow being next time I see one.

·       DJINN - In some Middle Eastern stories and traditions, shadow people are thought to be jinn, interdimensional shapeshifting beings that can inhabit our reality. I talked in depth about Djinn back in episode I44, check it out if you are interested.

Another thing just came to mind, are shadow people human beings, remote viewing into people’s homes or around people??? Are we seeing them in a hazy, shadowy state? All 4 paranormal options are possibilities.

THE SCIENCY APPROACH - Scientists say that there are psychological and neurological possibilities, such as:

·       SLEEP PARALYSIS - People say they see shadow people during sleep paralysis in those half-asleep, half-awake mind states. I have seen them when fully awake, walking around my house or in other places, when I was just doing whatever, not in paranormal mode. They aren’t spirit energy, I am pretty sure about that; people’s soul energy wandering the earth isn’t usually dark and mysterious. I find spirit visions appear in my mind as parts of the people when they were alive, their favourite shirt or dress, or big defining moustache, for example or if I do see them with my eyes, their energy is fleeting, translucent, kind of shimmering, or feels cold.

·       SLEEP DEPRIVATION: Some scientific studies state that sleep deprivation can cause the brain’s hyper state of alertness to misinterpret what it is seeing. Traumatic events or PTSD can cause many emotional responses, keeping the body awake, and some say a lack of vitamin D can cause sleep issues, possibly enhancing the brain's reactions to peripheral movement in rooms, around people and so on.

·       MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS: Scientists have shown that people with some mental health conditions, such as schizophrenia, may have issues with their temporoparietal region of the brain that processes sensory information, spatial awareness and visual and auditory stimuli and an understanding of the self.

·       RECREATIONAL DRUG USAGE: I read online that certain substances, such as meth, can induce visions of shadow people mainly because of sleep deprivation and their long-term altered mind states. Also, 2 other drugs were mentioned online: datura – a member of the deadly nightshade family, and diphenhydramine, which is an antihistamine and allergy relief medication such as in Benadryl.

ENVIRONMENTAL POSSIBILITIES

• CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING: There was some information online in regards to high levels of exposure to carbon monoxide leaks, possibly from home heaters or furnaces, causing spooky mind hallucinations, confusion and loss of consciousness.

·       PAREIDOLIA: Back in episode 113, I unpacked pareidolia in great detail, so check it out for the full information. We experience pareidolia at one time or another when our brains see faces in random items, in nature or shadowy corners, etc.We are wired to form recognisable shapes or patterns, like people who love nature seeing faces in trees or rock formations or in the clouds, or people with a religious outlook seeing Jesus’s face in a piece of toast. Some say the shroud of Turin is pure pareidolia, but I think it indeed looks like the outline of a face and body, just my opinion.
Psychologists use inkblot tests to test people's cognition, psychological responses, personalities and mental health disorders, and they are a form of pareidolia.

·       EXPOSURE TO MOLDS –We all know black mould is dangerous in homes. It has been identified as causing toxic effects on the body and brain and may possibly contributeto home occupants seeing shadow people as part of the hallucinatory effects of black mould on the brain.

So, what or who do you think shadow people are, have you had a shadowy experience you would like to share? You can email me at spiritualbeing44@gmail.com or find me on FB at Spiritual Be-ing Paranormal Services

In episode I50, you will hear why people often get flu like symptoms after energy work such as reiki, or other personal or home energy clearing work… sounds ominous, but it isn’t really… There are valid reasons and when you hear the reasons, you will understand why.

Thank you for joining me today, and don’t forget, if you want to share your paranormal experiences or have a question, email me at spiritualbeing44@gmail.com 

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I look forward to sharing this spooky space with you again next week, and remember, life is perfectly paranormal.

RESOURCES:
 DJINN - https://www.psychologytoday.com/au/blog/shadow-boxing/201307/shadow-people
https://www.science.org/content/article/illuminating-shadow-people
https://www.masterclass.com/articles/temporoparietal-junction-explained#4ktdgDptCQke1OUiLmjOqG
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33710282/
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S138994572400306X
https://www.quora.com/Why-do-lots-of-people-on-meth-see-shadow-people-even-those-who-aren-t-on-meth-for-days
https://www.neuroscienceresearchinstitute.com/toxic-mold-syndrome/