How does it feel to hunt ghosts?

We have had a few people ask to become active members in our local ghost hunting group. One asked a great question (probably because she is older, and most likely wiser, than most of the youngsters who want to be Zak Bagans). She asked, "How does it feel? Do you feel icky the next day after being in a haunted house?"

Well let's see, that isn't an easy answer,it depends on the house, and I don't take it home, so no, not at all, but then I know what I am doing. I can tell you that if I thought about it though, I would ALWAYS have a complaint the next day. I am in pretty good shape, and good health, but it isn't an easy thing to do. Some places are worse than others.Sometimes that is a result of energy, but MOST times it is simply environmental.

One of the guaranteed results, is that you are tired the next day and most likely your sleep cycle is messed up. Ghost hunting trips on weekends help with that, but if a family needs help in the middle of the night, during the week....then you will be tired the next day. When you have a regular job, that can be a problem.

But wait, there is more! I have had sore muscles from carrying equipment (long ways, up and down stairs), froze my butt off; sweated same butt off; suffered from bug bites; scrapes from tight places; bumps from dark objects in dark buildings; rashes from I don't want to know what. I have seen people get scratched,slapped, pinched and pushed. I have had my hair tugged and been poked and prodded. I have seen people feel ill after a spirit pulls so hard on their energy, that it drains them to a point of felling faint, dizzy and nauseous.

But wait there is even more! Walk all night on a cement floor, like Waverly Hills and the next day your knees, ankles, back and legs are cursing you out in a language of aches and pain. People wear the wrong shoes and have blisters, sore feet and legs.

But wait, there is more! Some people get so creeped out they physically feel badly, they feel ill. Some spend the night being so nervous that they are a tired wreck the next day. Being afraid takes a huge toll on people, it wears them out. I had to physically help someone out of a building once, not because any spirit did anything to her, but because she was terrified and wore herself out.

But wait there is more! You have to make sure you stay hydrated and have the protein and carbs to keep moving and stay sharp. Being hungry and lacking energy has zapped a few hunters, and not having enough hydration can literally kill you.

You may have to climb, crawl, or run towards a sound or sight. You may even have to run to the aid of another member, or to help validate that something is happening. The adrenalin can help with that until the danger or excitement is passed, then you feel like you haven't eaten in a week. You can't say, I can't run over and investigate that awesome phenomenon, I am too tired.....

So, what does it feel like? When you are not afraid, and you are dressed properly , and in decent shape it feels great.....if you are afraid, not dressed for the venue, and not fit, you will feel like crap during and after. Much of it is about being prepared. Some sites require you to carry fairly heavy equipment over a long stretch , or up stairs....it is what it is....and what is really is is NOT like the TV shows.

So what does it feel like ?????......it depends on you!



Happy hunting!




Peshaui Wequashimese



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