Can I be possessed?

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:eek: I’m kind of scared…

tonight, I was feeling anxious inside cause I wasn’t able to go to Confession…I then made plans to go on Tuesday. as I was falling asleep, I got this weird intrusive thought to ask demons to enter into me :eek: I don’t know where it came from!!! It didn’t come from my will at all… and it just went through my mind really fast.

The next moment, I got really afraid, - grabbed my Rosary and put it around my neck, and started praying…

I feel fine now but inside I still feel that intense anxiety and can’t go to sleep. 😦 though I’m really tired.

my question is… can a person get possessed this way?? for a while I was REALLY scared and I think the devil was messing with my mind and telling me that I am, but when I prayed I felt like I’m not. Also I’m able to look at holy images and be in the presence of blessed objects no problem, I blessed myself with holy water and am wearing a blessed rosary.

I dont know who to ask so I thought I’d ask here

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Not if they react like you when the devil messes with them.🙂
 
Yours does not sound like a possession case. I believe it is just the devil messing with you. You did the right thing by praying for Mary’s intercession. The devil hates her as he lies in wait for her heel. 🙂
 
Thanks! 🙂 I feel like I was really spiritually attacked last night… I feel normal now again. (the anxiety is gone). I couldn’t fall asleep for a loong time though. I looked up the signs of possession and I dont’ have any of them…

for some reason, I’ve been feeling really spiritually attacked ever since I started to plan my Total Consecration renewal, and started a group with some Catholic friends to read “True Devotion” together.

🤷
 
Monica, as a psychology student, you must be aware that intrusive thoughts are a common sign of OCD.

Although his point in this post is that scrupulosity is not a sin, Fr. Serpa also explains that it is a psychological and physiological problem: See thread.

Please, please get yourself evaluated for OCD. Proper treatment could save you so much suffering and drama. No one needs to suffer this much, especially someone as lovely as you.

Betsy
 
Betsy,

what’s making me think though is that I don’t have any other symptoms of OCD (anymore… I used to check things repeatedly), and whenever I get intrusive thoughts they’re always horrible/sinful/blasphemous, not random thoughts. Also the Sacraments and going to Mass helps. I dont know if it’s a mix between OCD and spiritual attack, or just spiritual attack, but there are certain parts of this that don’t seem entirely ‘natural’ or merely psychological to me.

Also I should add that Im in Psychology, but after studying it for 4 years, I’m beginning to distrust the whole field. Many of my profs pointed out the dangers of being on meds, etc… (unless a person really needs them and can’t function otherwise, like with severe depression or schizophrenia). There are certain side effects and also it’s easy to get dependent/addicted to the meds. I think if a person really needs these treatments, they should get them…

partly what’s making it difficult for me is that I haven’t been to Confession and haven’t received the Eucharist for a couple weeks. However after going to Mass this morning, I feel much better, I feel like God gave me peace about some things… and I don’t have these worries about possession anymore. Hopefully I’ll be able to go to Confession on Tuesday and receive the Eucharist at daily Mass a few times this week 🙂

God bless
 
Monica4316 said:
I think if a person really needs these treatments, they should get them…
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Me, too.

If a stranger came to you with a story similar to yours, with all the difficulties you’ve experienced over the past few months, what would you say? Wouldn’t you say at least get it checked? Wouldn’t it be compassionate to advise that?

I know someone very well who suffered in a way similar to the way you do. Intrusive thoughts all the time. This person was finally diagnosed and treated for OCD, and now lives almost completely without this kind of trouble. It took a couple of tries to get the right combination of meds, but once that was accomplished, there were good results and no bad effects. It is possible to need these meds for a long time, or even for life, but that’s really no different from a diabetic needing insulin or a hypertensive needing blood pressure meds. That’s not the same as dependence or addiction.

If (and you’ll not know unless you investigate) God has given you a physical problem with a psycho-spiritual manifestation that can be treated medically, how is it helpful to insist on approaching it spiritually? Especially when you continue to suffer with no real improvement while employing that approach?

I really hope you’ll take one or both of the following suggestions:

(1) Put aside your objections for ONLY 10 MINUTES and really give some thought to a different approach.

(2) Send a PM to Fr. Serpa and see if he can be of help to you. Apparently, he helps a number of people via PM.

Please be good to yourself.

Betsy
 
baltobetsy said:
Me, too.

If a stranger came to you with a story similar to yours, with all the difficulties you’ve experienced over the past few months, what would you say? Wouldn’t you say at least get it checked? Wouldn’t it be compassionate to advise that?
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It would, and thank you 🙂

but I’m just thinking, - whenever I receive the Sacraments it gets better for days at a time. Even when I enter a church, it’s like I’m unable to remember what the thoughts were. There’s something about this that doesn’t seem entirely psychological, and I’m worried about ignoring a spiritual problem by getting psychological treatment… especially because in all other ways, my life is normal and I don’t have any mental problems, like I’ve never had depression or anything like that. I’ll think/pray about getting investigated for OCD, but studying psychology has made me very skeptical of it to the point that I’m not even going into the field. 🤷

God bless
 
Monica4316 said:
I’m worried about ignoring a spiritual problem by getting psychological treatment…
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I’m sure you could integrate the two. Of all people, you would be the last to ignore the spiritual aspect of a problem. Taking meds will not keep you from prayer, and if talk therapy does, you’ve got the wrong therapist.

Maybe you could look at it as a scientific experiment. You’ve already done the first half - the 100% spiritual approach. Then you could compare it to the 50/50 spiritual/medical approach and see which works better for you, taking into account the effects of Mass and the sacraments as well as medical treatment. You just won’t be doing the 100% medical part, as it would indeed be wrong to shut God out.

God created the human intellect and inspired people to become scientists and doctors for the benefit of all of us. Don’t be afraid to accept this gift.

Betsy
 
Monica,

I second Betsy’s advice. Demons often piggyback on an existing problem, making it worse. I think there are signs here that they are doing this with you - egging on an existing problem. I hope you will seek medical advice. There is no reason to suffer needlessly if a doctor can help treat these intrusive thoughts.

Getting medical help doesn’t mean you need to ignore the spiritual. All you really need to do there is keep praying, receive Communion and Reconciliation regularly, and continue living a good Catholic life while seeking medical advice.
 
Hi Monica,
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             If you can rule out all psychological reasons for your trouble than I would say that it is demonic oppression. There's a Catholic Demonologist who may be able to help  you sort through this, his name is Adam Blai -
adamblai@hotmail.com
He has a site visit here
religiousdemonology.com/index.htm

Sometimes you have to do the opposite of what you are feeling: Take in the Sacraments no matter what.
From what I’ve seen you have tremendous Love & support on this site…what ever this is you’ll get through it with flying colours:thumbsup::)😉
 
thanks everyone 🙂

well I’ll look into both possibilities…

Sadly, tonight the attacks came back, and I was weaker than before cause I’m trying to study and am really tired… so a few times the thought went through my mind again, but I never actually wanted it. I also got a temptation to want to be possessed, but I’m firmly resolved against it… I really need God’s strength for this. I’m afraid I’ll fall out of weakness and it would actually happen. I’m trying a combination of prayer/trying to focus on studying/wearing my rosary/holy water/and drinking calming green tea. 😉 I feel much calmer now after all this and the thoughts are gone.

I think a part of this might be due to the amount of stress I’ve been going through the past several weeks. It’s been really intense with school and stuff at home and my spiritual life as well. Maybe the devil is using that, or maybe this affected my nerves, or both. I’m looking forward to Confession on Tuesday - I hope I’ll be able to make it - cause then I can receive the Eucharist almost every day this week.

Please say a prayer for me if you remember 🙂
 
I have a question again… 😦

sorry I just can’t figure this out and I really wish I had more peace of mind

If a person is able to be around holy objects, (blessed objects, the Blessed Sacrament), and is able to receive the Sacraments, and doesn’t have any hatred for the holy, is that a definite sign that they’re NOT possessed? (and they also don’t speak in other languages, don’t have superhuman strength, etc).

I’m so afraid that I opened a door to the enemy just by having the thought go through my mind 😦

I’d appreciate any help on this…
 
You are really not possessed, Monica. 🙂 But I’ll say a prayer for you to be at peace.
 
Monica4316 said:
I have a question again… 😦

sorry I just can’t figure this out and I really wish I had more peace of mind

If a person is able to be around holy objects, (blessed objects, the Blessed Sacrament), and is able to receive the Sacraments, and doesn’t have any hatred for the holy, is that a definite sign that they’re NOT possessed? (and they also don’t speak in other languages, don’t have superhuman strength, etc).

I’m so afraid that I opened a door to the enemy just by having the thought go through my mind 😦

I’d appreciate any help on this…
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Monica,

you are being oppressed by a demon(s). They are messing with you, but do your best not to show them your weaknesses and fear. Instead of wearing that rosary, pray it! Also, the Holy Water is good; use it and ask God to allow it to protect you from evil influences. Have faith and know that the Lord, Jesus Christ, has power of them and that if you believe this and try to get to know Him better, they have no power over you.

Demons fear the Lord and simply uttering the name of Jesus Christ exerts power of them. Try repeating in your head: I believe in Jesus Christ.

Right now they will do anything they can to keep you from confession and receiving the Eucharist, but it is of major importance you don’t let them succeed. GET TO CONFESSION, RECEIVE THE EUCHARIST at all costs!

Also, read scripture. The word of the Lord defeats them as well. Do not let them keep you from praying or distract you while praying. Your school work is important, but don’t let it keep you from getting your prayer time in daily. Be sincere when you pray and ask Jesus to protect you and grant you the grace to do His will. Ask for strength through His passion. Also, ask for protection from your guardian angel through the Lord:

“Angel of God, my guardian dear,
to whom God’s love, commits me here;
ever this day, be at me side,
to light, to guard,
to rule and guide.”

You are not possessed, don’t let demons and Satan fool you and trick you into thinking evil. The Lord rules over them, you must have confidence and trust in Him. This is not a mental health issue… I’ve dealt with things very similar to what you’re experiencing, recently even. Trust me, ignore the advice about going to see a psychologist. You are right to have doubts about that field. The Lord heals all things and has all answers. Prayer and his ways equal mental health. Your faith is a powerful and wonderful gift; use it. Scripture commands us not to worry and to have no fear if you follow the Lord according to his commands. He has infinite mercy, trust in it and thank Him for it.

Hope you take my advice; God Bless,

Mike
 
Monica4316 said:
I have a question again… 😦

sorry I just can’t figure this out and I really wish I had more peace of mind

If a person is able to be around holy objects, (blessed objects, the Blessed Sacrament), and is able to receive the Sacraments, and doesn’t have any hatred for the holy, is that a definite sign that they’re NOT possessed? (and they also don’t speak in other languages, don’t have superhuman strength, etc).

I’m so afraid that I opened a door to the enemy just by having the thought go through my mind 😦

I’d appreciate any help on this…
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If this has gone on fo a while and prayers and Sacraments aren’t ridding you of this, the psychological possibilities need to be ruled out to move on constructively. you may just not be ready yet or frustrated with putting up with this yet but if it becomes bad eneogh go to a favorite Priest to recommend a good Catholic doctor who’s dealt with just this kind of thing.
Pax Christi.

P.S. sometimes God allows this sort of thing in order to puxh you in a direction or some other good .
 
As was pointed out, possession is too strong of a word. Possession is very serious and also rare. You are not possessed. However, the devil is active in our world.

Demons will go after the weak because they are easy targets. They will go after the strong because they are a challenge. In the story of Job, Satan chose Job because he was the most righteous man. Remember that Satan has a huge ego. Pride was his downfall. It is a battle. The enemy will find a weakness and prey upon it.

God has given us all of the weapons and help that we need to fight the battle. He didn’t leave us as sitting ducks. I say go nuclear on his butt. Have a mass said for your intention. The sacrifice of the mass is huge. Get some blessed St. Benedict medals and keep one with you and put some around your home. Use the sacraments. They are a tremendous weapon against Satan. We have three “Generals” on our side. They are the Holy Spirit, Archangel Michael, and the Virgin Mary. They all have tremendous capabilities in the war. Ask them for help. Ask Jesus for help. He didn’t die on the cross for our sins only to have us tempted or tormented by Satan and his minions.

I will pray for you. We are all in this together. When one of suffers, we all suffer.

I will say that if you take the “shock and awe” approach you will be victorious and stronger for your effort in no time at all.
 
Monica4316 said:
:eek: I’m kind of scared…

tonight, I was feeling anxious inside cause I wasn’t able to go to Confession…I then made plans to go on Tuesday. as I was falling asleep, I got this weird intrusive thought to ask demons to enter into me :eek: I don’t know where it came from!!! It didn’t come from my will at all… and it just went through my mind really fast.

The next moment, I got really afraid, - grabbed my Rosary and put it around my neck, and started praying…

I feel fine now but inside I still feel that intense anxiety and can’t go to sleep. 😦 though I’m really tired.

my question is… can a person get possessed this way?? for a while I was REALLY scared and I think the devil was messing with my mind and telling me that I am, but when I prayed I felt like I’m not. Also I’m able to look at holy images and be in the presence of blessed objects no problem, I blessed myself with holy water and am wearing a blessed rosary.

I dont know who to ask so I thought I’d ask here

😦
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no, you are not possesed. You are being tempted. sometimes God allows Satan to do thius kind of thing. just let it go and trust in God’s mercy and goodness that He will protect you. You are not being tempted to become voluntarily possesed, you are being temtped to distraction and basing your faith on fear instead of Love. Just let the whole thing go and give it to God and it will go away. The idea in this kind of temptation is to bring your mind and hearts focus off of Christ and on to the devil. also, the temptation is to make you fly to God not in love of Him, but in fear of the devil. ignore the temptation and pray in ways that express your love and gratitude for God and how wonderful He is. The rest will self-correct.
 
Lief_Erikson said:
This is extremely insightful.
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thanks. it’s not my first rodeo. the issue is getting blown out of proportion in my opinion. what she is experiancing is actually pretty common and will go away if she ignores it and focuses on God. the devil may try a few more times, but as the scripture says, “resist the devil and he will flee”. this is because we run to God in faith, hope and love. the devil cannot touch us there.
Also, pray the rosary. you know from reading st louis de montfort that when we have devotion to mary she reveals the snares of the devil. I’ve noticed in my own life that when i am consistant in the rosary most of this stuff makes sense,
 
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