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King James attested that the symptoms derived from demonic possession could be discernible from natural diseases. He rejected the symptoms and signs prescribed by the Catholic church as vain (e.g. rage begotten from Holy Water , fear of the Cross , etc.) and found the exorcism rites to be troublesome and ineffective to recite.
These symptoms are usually accompanied by intense emotions such as fear and panic. [7] People also have sensations of being dragged out of bed or of flying, numbness, and feelings of electric tingles or vibrations running through their body. [8] Sleep paralysis may include hallucinations, such as an intruding presence or dark figure in the room.
The Nightmare, by Henry Fuseli (1781) is thought to be one of the classic depictions of sleep paralysis perceived as a demonic visitation.. The night hag or old hag is the name given to a supernatural creature, commonly associated with the phenomenon of sleep paralysis.
PMO symptoms often resolve after a few days or weeks, though in some cases they can linger for years. Sharrah said he still sees demonic faces. There are fewer than 100 published case reports of PMO.
[3] [4] [5] Charcot imputed to the phase of hysterical attacks called clownism the presence of strength and agility not consistent with the age and sex of the person, which before in the Catholic ritual of exorcism was attributed to demonic force.
These pastoral manuals warn that often, symptoms such as ecstasy, epileptic seizures, lethargy, insanity, and a frantic state of mind, are the results of natural causes and should not be mistaken for demon possession. [45] According to the Lutheran Church, primary symptoms that may indicate demon possession and the need of an exorcism include:
In “The Deliverance,” Ebony’s youngest son, Andre (Anthony B. Jenkins), shows signs of demon possession first, followed by older siblings Nate (Caleb McLaughlin) and Shante (Demi Singleton).
Yet, not all mental-illnesses are attributed to demons, rather demons are believed to cause such symptoms. [11]: 54 Belief in Jinn-possession is not only prevalent in Middle-Eastern countries, such as Saudi Arabia, [12] but also among Muslims in Great Britain. [13] Belief in demonic possession also prevails among educated people. [12] [14] [15]