Some Perspectives on Exorcism as Psychotherapy.

Описание: This video explores the fascinating and controversial subject of exorcism through a psychological lens. Instead of approaching it as a supernatural phenomenon, I examine why exorcism sometimes appears to “work” — and what may actually be happening at the level of the psyche.

We discuss how rituals can symbolically externalize intrapsychic conflicts, repressed emotions, guilt, rage, and unresolved trauma. In certain cultural contexts, these rituals may function as a dramatic form of catharsis — temporarily reorganizing the individual’s internal world. But does that mean exorcism is valid therapy?

I also critically address the serious risks involved:
• Misdiagnosing psychiatric or neurological disorders
• Reinforcing delusional systems
• Suggestibility and social contagion
• Possibility of coercion and abuse
• Lack of regulation and accountability

Using the example of Bhool Bhulaiyaa, I illustrate how what appears as possession can often be understood as dissociation, repression, or unresolved psychological conflict manifesting symbolically.

This video does not promote or endorse exorcism. While acknowledging that some individuals report relief after such rituals, we must carefully differentiate between cultural meaning-making and evidence-based psychological treatment.

The goal here is critical thinking — not blind dismissal, and not blind belief.

If you’re interested in psychology, culture, religion, and the unconscious mind, this discussion will challenge you to think deeper.

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