What is Possesion ?

Possession. It can be accused on something as simple as a change in personality, like a sudden depression. It can also come as severe as speaking in tounges, sadistic rituals, paranormal activity and much more. To be honest though, most possessions are not like those that we see in the movies. Its not all beds lifting and shaking. Or as simple as a twenty minute scene from a movie. 

Possession is defined in the dictionary in a few ways. We define it as to have, gain or seize forever or temporarily, and this is usually when discussing the ownership of an item. But it is also referenced as to occupy with or without ownership, and this is the very first definition listed. There also happens to be a biblical side that states in the dictonary as to have power over, or to affect by some power.

When a priest, or someone seen with holy power, enter a possible possession situation, they often look at the facts. They take a psychological approach on the situation and try to include any outside factors that may be present. This could mean abuse, blame, and depression just to name a few. Often seen happening to those who question their own will. Many times, the possessor needs to be asked in. This creates a violent possession style that we usually see in movies, only died down on the special effects. Most times an exorcism is unplanned, unlike in the movies. Many reports have been made of priests or shamans who enter in after possession has occurred and others have attempted to calm and help the possessed, obviously to no avail.

Many scientists will say that those who believe they are possessed are truly possessed. Many mental health issues can terrorize the person who has them, and can lead to depression, anxiety, suicidal tendencies and even homicidal actions. But scientists also believe that by the power of suggestion, often of an authority type figure, you can manipulate someone into believing that they are going through a mental and/or physical battle, such as overcoming a 'possession'. The mind is powerful, so scientists believe that if you truly believe it you can will your body to start having symptoms. Now add on top of that the types of people who make you PAY to be 'saved' from an evil spirit, and all the techniques they use to will your mind into believing it, makes for one powerful battle. In the 2010 film 'The Last Excorsism' you follow an ex-priest who shows you just a few of the techniques to persuade people that they are in the presense of something evil, demanding the spirit of their child. Now even though this is a work of fiction, it does show many of the techniques used by those who try to fool people into paying for an exorcism.

In the end, just remember this. If you are being forced to pay for help with the paranormal, then take everything they say with a grain of salt. There are people out there who WILL help you for just the sake of helping people.