Trapped Between Theological and Medical Notions of Possession: A Case of Possession Trance Disorder With a 3-Year Follow-Up

Pietkiewicz, Igor J.; Kłosińska, Urszula; Tomalski, Radosław

doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2022.891859

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“…Many mind/brain/body mysteries in neuroscience, psychology, and psychiatry may be clarified through DBS models [ 10 ]. The clinician's job is to provide an alternate explanation for psychological conflicts and unmet needs, not to dismiss spiritual causes for reported symptoms [ 11 ].…”

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Social Stigmatization and Late Treatment of Dissociative Disorder: A Case Report on Trance and Possession Disorder

Longkumer,

Patil,

Sinha

et al. 2023

Cureus

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Dissociative disorders have been present in our society since time immemorial, with culture, society, and spiritual beliefs playing a major part. It went through many changes from its name and what it constituted. Diagnosis can be made based on the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) 10, Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) 5, and now the current International Classification of Diseases (ICD) 11 criteria. One of its constituents is trance and possession disorder which is one of the main obstacles faced by psychiatrists in Indian society. Through this case, we can assume that there are many factors involved that lead to delays in diagnosing and managing a case of dissociative disorder, most importantly the social and cultural factors. Even now cultural-socio-spiritual beliefs add to the challenge of dissociative disorders. This case reveals that individuals first consult a general physician before visiting a psychiatrist; so, the need for consultation liaison psychiatry (CLP) and its role today in diagnosis and further management is emphasized. There still exists a need for awareness to be made regarding the mind-body relationship and psychosocial support to both patients and their relatives keeping in mind their beliefs.

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confidence: 99%

Social Stigmatization and Late Treatment of Dissociative Disorder: A Case Report on Trance and Possession Disorder

Longkumer,

Patil,

Sinha

et al. 2023

Cureus

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“…In certain instances, possession phenomena have been colloquially referred to as a form of delusion of possession (Pietkiewicz et al, 2021). Possession has also been substantially considered in the literature in association with culture-specific syndrome (Zulfiqar et al, 2019), conversion disorder (Irmak, 2014), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and trauma (Herath & Perera, 2020), panic disorder (Bragazzi & Del Puente, 2012), depression (Marshal, 2017), capgras syndrome (Koc & Hocaoglu, 2020), mania (Khan & Sanober, 2016), somatoform disorders (Pietkiewicz et al, 2022b), and suicidal ideations (Scripcaru et al, 2017). Because of the existing link between mental health and possession, it is critical to investigate all aspects of possession.…”

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Belief in Jinn Possession Scale: Development and validation

Naz,

Aslam

2024

Archive for the Psychology of Religion

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In spite of scientific developments, paranormal beliefs remain widespread, especially in South Asian societies. Numerous disorders connected to possession and trance have been theorized in recent years. In this study, three community samples were used to develop a comprehensive scale of Belief in Jinn Possession Scale (BJPS) and to examine its consistency and relevance. The BJPS scale was proposed to be multidimensional with four factors displaying satisfactory internal consistency reliability estimated by the exploratory factor analysis (EFA) ( n = 300). However, confirmatory factor analyses ( n = 300) reduced the number of factors to two. The BJPS demonstrated excellent reliability and statistically significant positive correlations among its factors of beliefs about signs of possession and beliefs about vulnerability and preventive measures. Convergent and discriminant validity ( n = 316) was supported by a high correlation between BJPS, Revised Paranormal Belief Scale (RPBS), and Paranormal and Supernatural Belief Scale (PSBS) and a low correlation between BJPS, Narcissistic Personality Inventory 16 (NPI-16), and Moral Identity Measure (MIM). These results suggest that the BJPS is a well-grounded and sound tool for evaluating one’s irrational beliefs about possession states in Pakistani culture, and it may be the first attempt to conceptualize possession.

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“…These episodes often resemble a state of trance or possession and can be challenging to diagnose and manage. Possession is a broad folk term used to explain a variety of symptoms or problems [ 1 ]. An extreme narrowing or total loss of awareness of one's immediate surroundings, which manifests as a significant lack of responsiveness or sensitivity to environmental stimuli, is the defining feature of this condition.…”

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Trance and Possession Disorder With Underlying Dysthymia: A Case Report

Chadha,

Patil,

Toshniwal

et al. 2024

Cureus

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Trance and possession disorder (TPD) is an intriguing and complex phenomenon in the realm of psychology and psychiatry. Trance is characterized by a state of temporary marked alteration in the state of consciousness without replacement by an alternate identity, with either a narrowing of awareness of immediate surroundings or behaviors that are beyond one’s control. Possession is defined as an episode of alteration in the state of consciousness with the replacement of the customary sense of personal identity by a new identity, identified by the patient or his entourage as the spirit of an animal, a deceased individual, a deity, or a power. This often manifests culturally and contextually, varying in intensity and duration across different societies and belief systems, which could be due to an interplay of emotional stress and repressed emotions, domestic discord, or sociocultural issues. We report a case from Maharashtra, India, involving a patient diagnosed with TPD with underlying dysthymia. This case also highlights the complex interplay between these two psychiatric conditions and how managing one condition subsequently ceased the trance episodes.

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Trapped Between Theological and Medical Notions of Possession: A Case of Possession Trance Disorder With a 3-Year Follow-Up

Cited by 6 publications

References 58 publications

Social Stigmatization and Late Treatment of Dissociative Disorder: A Case Report on Trance and Possession Disorder

Social Stigmatization and Late Treatment of Dissociative Disorder: A Case Report on Trance and Possession Disorder

Belief in Jinn Possession Scale: Development and validation

Trance and Possession Disorder With Underlying Dysthymia: A Case Report

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