Definitely not a nut case, and you have found the right site for validation.
I have several spirit entities that constantly surround me, with varying degrees of abilities, depending on the power sources available and how much I let them materialize or such.
Derek is my ... friend. I have had him with me for several years, after pulling a teenage stunt.
Shalaman is my spritual advisor while I am on my path to enlightenment in various pursuits of spiritual awakening. I am a Wiccan Witch, and am also studying other religions, including buddhism, taoism, and shamanism.
Victoria is my psychic advisor, helping me with enhancing my abilities in the metaphysical realms. I am able to open portals for those who wish to cross over, as well as an empath, telepath and sensitive. When I joine this site, I also found that I have a natural ability for remote viewing, which has been very interesting indeed.
I have more, some of which I only sense slightly and haven't revealed themselves formerly to me, but I look forward to getting to know them. Having these spirits (or whatever term you wish to use) with me has helped me in ways that having living people in my life has never accomplished.
I hope you are blessed with many more positive experiences, and that your guardian will be there to guide you and protect you now that your eyes are open to this wonderful other world.
Blessed be, always.