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Demonic possession by Jean Lhermitte.

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  • 1Centre des hautes études de la Renaissance, université de Tours, 37000 Tours, France.

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Area of Science:

  • Neuropsychiatry
  • Psychiatry
  • Medical History

Background:

  • Unpublished handwritten notes by Jean Lhermitte from the 1950s concerning 'demonic possession' have been uncovered.
  • Jean Lhermitte (1877-1959), a renowned French neurologist, is historically linked to a neurological sign described in 1927.
  • These notes offer insights into Lhermitte's perspective on cases of alleged demonic possession during the mid-20th century.

Discussion:

  • Lhermitte viewed 'demonic possession' as a psychiatric phenomenon influenced by social factors.
  • He posited that many cases involved individuals subjected to sexual trauma, often exacerbated by religious scruples, aligning with earlier theories by Freud.
  • The study examines Lhermitte's clinical observations and case histories related to these phenomena.

Key Insights:

  • Lhermitte's notes reveal a neuropsychiatric interpretation of 'demonic possession', emphasizing psychological and social underpinnings.
  • The research highlights the connection Lhermitte drew between possession-like symptoms and experiences of sexual trauma within a religious context.
  • The prevalence of such cases has significantly decreased with advancements in modern psychiatry.

Outlook:

  • This discovery provides a unique historical perspective on the understanding of psychiatric conditions previously attributed to supernatural causes.
  • Further research could explore the evolution of psychiatric diagnoses and treatments for conditions historically misconstrued as possession.
  • The findings underscore the importance of considering socio-cultural factors in the diagnosis and understanding of mental health.