| There are several instances where psychological | | | | Additional signs of demonic possession include the |
| factors can be signs of demonic possession. The | | | | appearance of polyglossia, xenoglossia, polyglossic |
| psychological signs of a potential possession include a | | | | vocals, prognostication, glossolalia, retrocognition, the |
| number of symptoms that can often be confused with | | | | extensive use of profanities, aversions to objects |
| legitimate signs of mental disorders and illnesses. It will | | | | considered religiously sacred, confusion, and amnesia. |
| be up to the demonologist to assess every situation on | | | | A possessed individual might also have auditory or |
| a case by case basis to determine whether or not the | | | | olfactory responses produced from unidentified |
| symptoms someone is displaying are related to a | | | | sources. A quick view of some of the symptoms |
| mental disorder or if the symptoms are legitimate signs | | | | associated with possession immediately reveal that |
| of demonic possession. When in doubt, a psychological | | | | several of the symptoms including the use of |
| evaluation is recommended whenever possible so that | | | | excessive profanities, auditory experiences, and |
| mental illness can be ruled out of the equation. | | | | unexplained olfactory responses are also signs of |
| Common psychological indications of possession | | | | various mental conditions requiring professional |
| include, but are not limited to alterations to one's social | | | | treatment. |
| behaviors and activities, noticeable or striking changes | | | | There are a number of physical manifestations that |
| in one's behaviors and personality, and the presence of | | | | can be associated with possession as well. All |
| sleep difficulties or continual sleep disturbances. | | | | symptoms should be viewed and considered together |
| Possessed individuals may sometimes behave in | | | | before a demonologist can deem someone as |
| violent ways and the violence can occur even without | | | | possessed and needing spiritually related assistance. |
| any type of provocation. | | | | Again, it should be duly noted that many of the |
| Supernatural events are common signs of demonic | | | | psychological indications of possession are considered |
| possession and can occur around the individual that is | | | | seriously grey areas: areas that can also be affiliated |
| demonically possessed as well. Such events should be | | | | with mental illnesses requiring treatment from a |
| verified by scientific investigative means, if it is at all | | | | qualified professional. When in doubt on any instance, it |
| possible to do so. In addition, eye witness testimony | | | | is better for the suspected victim to be completely |
| can prove amazingly helpful in determining whether or | | | | evaluated so that he or she can be treated for any |
| not the symptoms an individual is exhibiting are | | | | mental disturbances, if present, with the utmost |
| paranormally related or not, or if the events are indeed | | | | immediacy. |
| indicative of possession. | | | | |