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Demoniacal possession and psychoanalytic theory.

The British Journal of Medical Psychology

|March 1, 1978

Summary

Psychodynamic theories explain demoniacal possession using libido and object relations, highlighting the need for integrated approaches in treating severe mental health conditions like psychosis.

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Area of Science:

Psychology
Psychoanalysis

Background:

Freud's libido theory and object relations theory (Fairbairn, Guntrip) have been applied to understand demoniacal possession.
The case of Christoph Haitzman is a key historical example used in these psychodynamic interpretations.

Observation:

This paper details the psychoanalytic treatment of a case of demoniacal possession.
The case illustrates the diverse dynamic meanings associated with possession.

Findings:

Effective treatment requires integrating both libido and object relations theories.
Psychoanalytic approaches must address primitive internalized object relations, beyond superficial psychoneurotic symptoms.

Implications:

Understanding demoniacal possession offers insights into borderline and psychotic states.
Psychotherapy for these conditions can resemble exorcism in its intensity and focus.

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