When the Paranormal Becomes Personal – Stage 6: Seeking Help – “Someone Must Know What This Is”

Part 6 of a 9-Part Series of The Human Journey From Dismissal to Acknowledgement

Most people do not expect to encounter anything they would describe as paranormal. Unexplained experiences are assumed to belong to stories, television programmes, or the lives of other people—not to ordinary homes, workplaces, or families. When something unusual first occurs, it is almost always dismissed, rationalised, or quietly ignored.

This blog series explores what happens when that dismissal no longer works.

Written from the perspective of an average, previously sceptical individual, each post examines a distinct stage in the psychological and emotional journey that can unfold when unexplained events persist. Rather than focusing on belief, the series focuses on impact—how confidence gives way to unease, how control is gradually lost, and how everyday life and relationships are affected.

These posts are intended to offer clarity, reassurance, and recognition to those who may see themselves reflected in the stages described, and to underline that uncertainty is not weakness, and seeking help is not an admission of belief, but a practical response to a real problem.

Stage 6: Seeking Help – “Someone Must Know What This Is”

By this point, the individual accepts that the situation cannot be managed alone. The disturbances have moved beyond private discomfort and into something that actively disrupts daily life. With no clear framework for understanding what is happening, people begin reaching outward in a piecemeal and often desperate way.

Practical professionals are usually contacted first. Electricians are called to investigate unexplained power issues. Plumbers are asked to assess pipes and heating systems that may be causing persistent noises. Builders may be consulted to check for structural faults, drafts, or hidden damage. Each visit carries a quiet hope that the problem will finally be identified and resolved with a clear, physical explanation.

When these avenues fail, people often turn to medical or psychological support. Doctors may be consulted for sleep disturbance, anxiety, or unexplained fatigue. Counsellors or therapists may be sought to help manage stress or emotional strain. While these professionals can offer valuable support, they often find no underlying condition that explains the environmental disturbances. This absence of diagnosis can be oddly unsettling, leaving the individual without either confirmation or closure.

Some people then reach out to clergy or spiritual practitioners, often hesitantly and with mixed feelings. These encounters vary widely. Some offer calm reassurance, grounding, and ethical guidance. Others provide explanations that feel vague, dismissive, or overly dramatic. In the wider paranormal or spiritual marketplace, credibility is inconsistent, and advice can range from genuinely helpful to deeply unsettling.

Repeated failure across multiple avenues compounds the sense of helplessness. Each unsuccessful attempt chips away at confidence, not only in the situation but in the ability to find competent help. Some individuals feel dismissed or subtly blamed, as though the problem exists only in their perception. Others feel overwhelmed by conflicting explanations, rituals, or warnings that offer no clear path forward.

In the worst cases, alarmist responses escalate fear rather than reduce it. Dire predictions, absolute claims, or pressure to act quickly can heighten anxiety and make the situation feel more dangerous than it may be. Instead of restoring normality, these encounters deepen confusion and leave the individual feeling increasingly isolated, still searching for someone who can respond calmly, responsibly, and effectively.

Help, if Needed.

If you or someone you know repeatedly dismisses strange experiences while quietly feeling unsettled, early guidance can prevent escalation. Confidential help is available from Paranormal Rescue, which operates as a sort of fifth emergency service, addressing incidents that fall outside the remit of police, fire, medical, or breakdown services. When unexplained disturbances disrupt normal life, Paranormal Rescue provides calm, structured, evidence-based support.

Written by Brian Sterling-Vete, PhD and Helen Renée Wuorio, TM, RM.

Founders of the Paranormal Rescue Organisation - www.ParanormalRescue.com

Brian Sterling-Vete is a veteran science-based paranormal researcher, field investigator, and author with decades of experience researching unexplained phenomena.

Helen Renée Wuorio is a Tarot Master, Reiki Master Teacher, and author specialising in intuitive perception, historical symbolism, and experiential consciousness research.

Together, they head Paranormal Rescue, a global organisation offering a unique and discreet emergency assistance service and support for those dealing with complex, malevolent and occasionally dangerous paranormal situations.