Heard my name called

[eclair]

I've read that what I experienced is pretty common, and there are tons of "theories" behind what it could have been. But I just wanted to share and see if anyone else had something to say that I haven't come across.

One night last week, as I was laying in bed before going to sleep, I heard my name called. Yelled, actually. It sounded like my mother's voice, so I waited to see if she'd yell for me again but there was no noise from her room, and she didn't yell for me a second time. I got up and saw she was sleeping, so I went back to my bed and puzzled over it. I definitely heard my name. It wasn't the thought of hearing, because my ears "felt" the sound. I believe I was awake because when my name was yelled I casually rolled over in bed, I wasn't "jolted" or scared to a wakeful state.

This is the second time something like this has happened, that I can remember. The first time that I recall my name wasn't said, but someone said "Hey" to me (in a way meant to grab my attention).

I didn't feel uncomfortable or scared. Without thinking I said out-loud "I heard you say my name, but I'm sorry that's all I heard. If you're trying to talk to me I can't hear you."

No other experiences since then. It wasn't creepy,I don't know if it should be considered paranormal.

The yelling wasn't in urgency. It seemed more like if you'd been calling someone's name multiple times and they weren't answering, so you'd yell.

Any thoughts?

I've read about "spirit guides" and what-not. I don't know if I believe that. I do believe in God but I don't think he'd have to yell to get my attention if He wanted it.

[paranormalis50]

The calling out of a name, or a "hey", is usually an attempt for attention. And, you're right, the speaker usually isn't trying to be frightening, just a simple, "I'm here". It's for attention, or perhaps a better work might be acknowledgement. You responded, and in what I would consider a proper, polite response. Your name being called, and your Mom still being alive was probably a projection from her mind to you. Parapyschology. She may have been thinking or dreaming about you and the thought was projected.

[eclair]

Thanks for the response! Nothing to report since then. I told my mom about it happening so we exchanged stories of weird little things that have happened (like hearing dogs' claws clicking across the floor when all the dogs are sleeping on the beds, or the dogs randomly barking at something in the room but there is nothing there, knocking on the door but no one is there... even the dogs react to that one). Sometimes it's creepy but really nothing has ever happened so it might just be house noises.

[paranormalis50]

I am glad things seem to have settled down. If we can be of help in any way, let us know.

[Rachael-LA. Spirits]

I don't think that is really than uncommon of an occurrence. I've heard many people claim it has happened to them. I know that it has happened to me, several times, whether the voice be, hey, MOM, or Rachael. It was never a scary experience. Just one of those things I dismiss and don't think too much about.