From Ghouls to Ghosts: What Happened When Hallowe’en Killed My Peace of Mind

Sun, 03 May 2026 08:11:43 +0000

From Ghouls to Ghosts: What Happened When Halloween Killed My Peace of Mind Halloween has always been a season filled with wonder, spooky costumes, and the thrill of eerie decorations sprawled across porches. But for some, the holiday takes a darker turn—not because of anything supernatural in nature, but because it shatters inner peace and lingers with unease long after the jack-o’-lanterns dim. In From Ghouls to Ghosts: What Happened When Halloween Killed My Peace of Mind, I explore the haunting reality of how Halloween can shift from festive fun to psychological tension, affecting not just kids with candy in hand but adults grappling with anxiety, memories, and unease. ### Why Halloween Impact Goes Beyond the Supernatural Halloween isn’t just about ghosts and goblins—it’s a cultural time where hidden fears surface. For many, the holiday triggers something deeper: childhood nightmares resurface, haunting theatrics feel all too real, or long-buried memories creep in under the glow of neon Südwestern lights. This isn’t my imagination—this is the experience of stress, fear, and even phantom anxiety that walks alongside Halloween decorations and parades. The rituals we celebrate—when faces hide, when we chase illusions—can awaken latent unease.