Are You Possessed or Just Having a Rough Day?

A 7-question self-check that helps you explore whether bizarre experiences feel spiritual, stress-related, or medical in nature

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Strange experiences — sudden mood swings, voices, sleep disruption, or feeling out of control — can be terrifying. Often these episodes have many possible causes: spiritual beliefs, extreme stress or grief, sleep issues, or medical and psychological conditions. This quiz is a gentle, non-diagnostic way to spot patterns and consider which path of help might make sense for you.

👻 Are You Possessed by a Ghost? 👻

Answer honestly and with curiosity. If your answers point toward something serious (intense distress, danger to yourself or others, or rapidly worsening symptoms), the safest next step is to contact a medical or mental-health professional, or a trusted spiritual advisor if that fits your worldview. Use this as a starting point for next steps, not a medical or spiritual verdict.

How often do you hear voices others don't hear?

Never Sometimes, unclear and fleeting Often and distinct

When you experience unusual feelings, how long do they last?

Minutes Hours Days or longer

Do physical symptoms accompany the experience?

No physical symptoms Mild: headache or nausea Strong: fever, seizures, paralysis

Have major life stresses occurred recently?

No major stressors Yes — work or relationship strain Recent trauma or loss

Do symptoms worsen at night or with sleep loss?

No link to sleep Worse when tired Always worse at night

Do others notice a clear change in you?

No, others say I’m same Some friends are worried Family says I’m very different