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There are a few parallels here to what I refer to as astral parasites, and Robert Bruce calls Negs, Castaneda referred to as Flyers, and the Gnostics termed Archons. While I recognize that the universe does indeed have a 'circle of life' pattern to it with everything feeding on everything else at lower levels of reality (at higher levels, one thing becomes every other thing and it's all Oneness anyway), I don't believe that I SHOULD be contributing to particular entities which have become (or have chosen to become) disconnected from the Light/Source etc. (This guy has an interesting take on the nature and motives of such entities. Just found it tonight while looking for a link discussing Castaneda's Flyers.)

Personally, I would not invite such beings into your area or have further dealings with them. In any shamanic studies I've undertaken, insects that feed on me have always been bad things to avoid or stamp out (often being the astral form of a physical disease/virus). The part of your description that sent off 'alarm bells' for me was how you described it as a "robot with no mind, just a job to feed". That's EXACTLY how all astral parasites I've encountered have been. They're like insects - they feel nothing, care nothing, only feed. If they do communicate, they'll say whatever it takes to get you to feel bad and submit so they can feed off your guilt, depression, anger, fear etc. They will laugh and tell you how weak and pathetic you are in an attempt to dominate and cause submission. You have to ignore that, remain calm, and continue to fight back without allowing emotions to distract or sabotage your efforts. It may be a shark's nature to feed on meat, but I will NOT be on the menu today, thanks.

Prior to engaging in hallucinogenic activities, you should probably be using a banishing ritual/ceremony or similar to ensure that unwanted outside influences are cleared away and kept out, and your preferred focus and direction for the trip are maintained. Because I began my training in a ceremonial style, I use the Lesser Ritual of the Pentagram as my default method for beginning and ending every working unless the symbolism/energies raised by it aren't as compatible with the working at hand, in which case I'll switch to a different symbol set and use a variation of the Hammer Rite (Runes) or similar (this is basically just a modified LBRP anyway - same format).

I encourage you to read Robert Bruce's material regarding how Negs operate and how to get rid of them. Then compare with Castaneda's works (which are very entertaining reads and provide food for thought, even if they aren't 'authentic Mexican sorcery' as advertised - many of the methods still work pretty well).

Edit: This excerpt from Mike Harner's The Way of the Shaman might also interest you.

Seriously doubt this is ET related at all.

Seems like a mental condition, like some kind of schizophrenic (seeing something that isn't there) depression with 3rd party entity clairvoyance.

For sure continue to see a therapist, but also consider alternatives. I am by far not an expert on anything like this, but have my doubts that your average therapist is going to be able to explain clairvoyant realities (reality because you actually experienced it multiple times).

For more insight on what may be happening on the paranormal spectrum of this, I strongly suggest you read "Psychic Self Defence" by Robert Bruce. Note 4.5/5 stars after 80 reviews. (read the reviews).
Some of it may be applicable to you.

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Anything you can do to remain as healthy and happy as possible should reduce the frequency and severity of these events.

My best to you.

"The Practical Psychic Self-Defense Handbook"

He's clearly tried to make measurable what is difficult to measure and, when at an impasse, throw out old superstition advice and jargon, resetting perspective. He's seems to be one of the few that just tries to focus and relay what "just works", often going through retrospectives like "I tried this, it had this effect, so I then tried to approach it this way and it had these results."

That kind of meticulousness is vital in these field(s); it's so hard to make measurable with what seems to have a constant impasse to find (repeatable) measurements. The title of the book still makes me cringe a little, but I think that's my own cultural baggage more than anything and he's one of the few authors on these topic(s) that doesn't set off my "BS o' Meter".

His insights are invaluable and his thinking is sound, IMHO.

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You need to sever energy links, banish, cleanse, and set up shielding so they can't put them back in and drain you. Try this:

Learn and practice the Lesser Banishing Ritual of the Pentagram morning and especially every evening before bed. There are many examples and instructions for that ritual online. Make the LRP a part of your everyday life - at least every night before bed. (I've performed the LRP every night before bed for almost 20 years now. I never miss a night.)

Prepare a purifying bath and floor wash and spiritually cleanse yourself and everything in your house. You can borrow ideas and recipes from Hoodoo practices - they're very practical and physical results focused. I find mixtures and oils with lemongrass very effective against negative energies. In fact, a tea-light oil diffuser with some water and a few drops of lemongrass oil floating in it works very well to cleanse a room.

Salt is also VERY good in baths (and pretty much everywhere else), but make sure you drink plenty of water before and after soaking in a salt bath.

Note: I've scattered salt all over the floors of an apartment before to eliminate heavy negative manifestations. It was messy to vacuum up the next day, but it worked! Leaving half an onion on a plate in a room to soak up negative energies is also helpful - throw it away outside of your house after it has sat in place for a few hours.

Also note: a hoodoo-style 'uncrossing' ritual can be very helpful for removing energy links and unwanted influences in your life. Brother Moloch has some examples and info on that.

Create energy shields for yourself and your dwelling. You will have to reinforce them every day for a few weeks to get the most out of them. Someone else posted this helpful link to get you started.

Other things that can help:

I've found the 'Hammer Rite' by Edred Thorsson to be stronger than the LBRP as far as blocking out all psychic activity goes. It seals off a room really well, but you need to be familiar with the runes to use it.

This is one of the best books you can get on the topic of psychic self defense. I've been practicing magick for over 20 years, and in my opinion, his techniques (minus the new age bits) are very effective, and the experiences he writes about are similar enough to many of my own for me to conclude that he's really road-tested his material.

When removing energy links to people or while defending yourself, imagine strongly that you're burning them away - put your force/oomph into it! You can also pretend you're holding a chainsaw or grinding device and ripping the shit out of the links. Burn and cleanse the area (in your mind) afterward, and then spackle over the hole in your aura where they came in. (Use Bruce's 'energy brushing' technique to feel yourself smoothing over the energy hole in your aura etc. See below.)

To help you get good at energy work, Robert Bruce has a document called New Energy Ways. Again, ignore the parts that sound like a new age infomercial. This shit really works!

Flower Essences: Don't go out of your way to find them, but I've found over the years that Australian Bush Flower Essences are surprisingly effective against certain types of issues. Fringed Violet (a few drops under the tongue) can help with healing/sealing the aura, Boab is said to help remove harmful links, and Macrocarpa is good for making you feel more energetic. They're great to add to a room spray for clearing/protecting a room, and can even be purchased for that purpose in a ready made spray. Again, don't go out of your way to obtain them at great expense. They're helpful in some situations, but it's not going to be a mind-blowingly powerful aid with amazing results (although I did have a surprisingly strong effect the first time I tried fringed violet). More like a helpful component as part of your overall effort.

Banishing Room Spray: you can make a 'banishing/cleansing' room spray pretty easily. Make a strong tea with (dried) Hyssop, Rue, and Agrimony, and chant the psalms over it. Psalms 10 and 23 are good to use if you aren't sure. (You don't have to be Christian to use the Bible as an effective book of power.) Chant or sing/intone the names of Archangels (especially Michael - pronounced Mee-Kigh-el etc.) over the tea until you can feel their force flowing into the liquid - try to make the liquid vibrate with the note you sing while chanting their names. When you feel like the liquid is fully charged, put it into a spray/mist bottle and spray yourself and the air in your room to set up a barrier and clean/clear the place.

If you feel a tingling on your back or stomach in a specific area which you intuitively suspect is the result of a negative energy link, you can use a pen to draw protective sigils or crosses / pentagrams over that spot before sleep. (Don't sleep in a white shirt - the design will transfer when you sweat!) It can help while you're weathering the storm. Try not to overreact to every little tingling sensation or you'll drive yourself nuts!

Watch as many comedies as you can. Laughter really is helpful. Music is helpful for charging a place and changing the atmosphere. I often play religious choral music for that purpose.

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There's an affirmation that the author encourages to use frequently :

"I am loved and I am worthy. I am safe and I am free. I am powerfully protected. I am master of my body and ruler of my mind."

I've been attacked in every imaginable way through the years. I call on my higher self and stay grounded in my power. I've commanded entities to banish themselves from my presence and they obey. You have to take control of yourself and become the alpha and the master. Revoke any permission you may have given them. Stand in your power!

Robert Bruce has a good book on practical psychic self-defense. Dion Fortune's book on the subject is an old classic. Or you can trying getting an appointment with Simon Parkes.

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https://www.simonparkes.org/jinndemonic-possession

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