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Enslaved African Americans performed the counterclockwise circle dance until someone was pulled into the center of the ring by the spiritual vortex at the center. The spiritual vortex at the center of the ring shout was a sacred spiritual realm. The center of the ring shout is where the ancestors and the Holy Spirit reside at the center.
A first episode of mystical psychosis is often very frightening, confusing and distressing, particularly because it is an unfamiliar experience. For example, researchers have found that people experiencing paranormal and mystical phenomena report many of the symptoms of panic attacks. [13]
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]
Among the indigenous peoples of Latin America, in which this illness is most common, susto may be conceptualized as a case of spirit attack. [1] Symptoms of susto are thought to include nervousness, anorexia , insomnia, listlessness, fever, depression, and diarrhea.
Spiritual abuse includes: Psychological abuse and emotional abuse; Physical abuse including physical injury (e.g., tatbir) and deprivation of sustenance. Sexual abuse; Any act by deeds or words that shame or diminish the dignity of a person. Intimidation and the requirement to submit to a spiritual authority without any right to dissent.
Religious ecstasy is a type of altered state of consciousness characterized by greatly reduced external awareness and reportedly expanded interior mental and spiritual awareness, frequently accompanied by visions and emotional (and sometimes physical) euphoria.
Spiritual distress is a disturbance in a person's belief system. As an approved nursing diagnosis, spiritual distress is defined as "a disruption in the life principle that pervades a person's entire being and that integrates and transcends one's biological and psychological nature." [1]
Spiritual crisis (also called "spiritual emergency") is a form of identity crisis where an individual experiences drastic changes to their meaning system (i.e., their unique purposes, goals, values, attitude and beliefs, identity, and focus) typically because of a spontaneous spiritual experience. A spiritual crisis may cause significant ...