Fear Of Demons
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Sometimes, phobias can surface in response to images in mass media, books, and films. Often, people who fear demons feel frightened by portrayals of demons in horror films, old religious texts, and other such things…this fear is known as Daemonophobia.
Reasons For This Phobia
Often, religious beliefs can play a role in phobias such as these: for some, the idea of hellfire, with its Devil and resident Demons, can be a potent trigger. If someone believes the Bible is the literal word of God, they may have real trepidation about failing to ascend to Heaven upon their death. Sin, guilt, and bad deeds may play on the phobia person’s mind as they contemplate an eternity of punishment, surrounded by licking flames and grinning demons.
If religious beliefs are a trigger for Daemonophobia, then the panic it causes may require some alternative therapies, such a panic treatments, acupuncture, or hypnosis. In some cases, talking to a priest or pastor through confession (Catholic) or counselling may resolve fears and soothe symptoms. Often, talking about fears centered around these mythical creatures can create a sense of release in an afflicted person.
Is Atheism The Answer?
Some people may turn away from religion entirely if they suffer from the fear of demons. Letting go of religious beliefs that include a tangible hell filled with evil beings may be one way of coping with the problem. Often, atheists use these mythical creatures to underline the unlikelihood of an actual heaven or hell. For the person with Daemonophobia, atheism or even agnosticism can be a way out of fears about paranormal creatures such as demons and devils.
For those who do not trace their phobia back to religion and hellfire, horror movies can be very powerful triggers. Horror movies attempt to bring about a reaction of unease and even terror from filmgoers. Today’s excellent computer-generated special effects can provide unbelievably “realistic” depictions of mythical creatures such as demons. Films like Hellboy and Spawn are two examples of films that highlight these beings, even though Hellboy is ironic, with humorous touches designed to lessen the shock value of the film. Spawn is quite serious in tone, and may be particularly scary for those with this phobia. Films like these can often be avoided, and care should be taken to protect children from images they are not mature enough to process.
Black Magic Can Trigger Daemonophobia
Witchcraft and demonology may also be triggers for Daemonophobia. People who feel prone to magical thinking will be very impressionable, and they will be prime candidates for the phobia when stories of spells, black candles, Satanism, and pentacles are told. Often, today’s crime programs and true crime novels focus on deviant behavior that includes sacrifices and demonology: Criminal Minds is one example of this.
Panic treatment, psychotherapy, and education are the best weapons against “demons” and the fears they cause. Any physical symptoms, such as dizziness or headaches, may be eased by treatment that gets at the root of fears and provides a catharsis.
The fear of demons is also referred to as:
- demon fear
- demon phobia
- afraid of demons
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I have this phobia…and it’s been a complicated issue for me. I think it began when my mother forced me to watch the Exorcist when I was 10. At the time, she was also not around much, and it was then to the point where she didn’t come home all night and it was just me and my older brother. So after I viewed this film against my will, the next months were horrible. No one was there to comfort me, and I could not sleep. I just remember drawing all night until I fell asleep. It effected me severely until a year or two back, when I was starting to get over the fear. I also viewed all Exorcist films with a bunch of my friends, and we were all drunk and laughed the entire time. It’s helped a little, but I still get very nervous and unsettled when it comes to the subject. Films like Paranormal Activity brought back my fears, and shows like Paranormal State as well. I am currently writing a horror story based upon my fears and I hope it will help me overcome them. I still cannot go into dark places, confined spaces or be fully alone at night without having a panic attack. Does anyone else have this fear and have any suggestions?
I have this fear, I think. I have not actually seen a therapist. My phobia started over at a friends house about a year ago. There were a bunch of us and they decided to watch “Exorcism of Emily Rose.” Ever since then I have scenes run through my mind at night of a demon crawling up the stairs and possessing me. I am scared to death of this. I wish I knew some way to stop it, but honestly I have no clue. I have started sleeping with the TV on which helps a little bit, not much. With my fiance heading over to Afghanistan in August I’m really worried about how I’m going to be able to deal with this. I hate being alone, or worse, sleeping in a house alone.
well i have it !and i’m 13 :S it started 2 or 3 weeks ago when my cousin told me and my sister that she wanted to watch paranormal activity with us ! so we watched it and since then i can’t go anywhere without panicking and i can’t sleep at night !last time i woke up at 10 am and there was no one in the house, when i entered the bathroom i started hearing voices and other stuff, so i didn’t dare to get out of the bathroom and i started crying until my mom came home at 12:30! i really want this phobia to stop ! :S
I watched the exorcist emily of rose. (a cple years back) The next night i took a sleeping pill but couldnt fall asleep, cuase I felt like someone was watching me. I kept thinking satan was staring at me n was trying to posses me. As i was falling in n out of sleep i started erecting my hands in weird positions like Emily did in the exorcist. That really creeped me out. So anyways I had the lights on and tv the whole time but at 3 am (the dead time), i got so scared i left the house for an hour to go shopping at Sobeys. I came back n i finally got a hold of someone to talk to for a while, n then I wasnt so scared. At the end of the night a picture fell off the wall in the living room. My old friend told me one time that some ppl have actaully gotten real sick after watching the exorcist n died, I dont know if thats true. but it still kinda creeps me out to this day.
I still get the chills when I watch movies like exorcist. I recently watched Drag Me To Hell, and as some parts are quite cheesy, i’m still a wimp
After watching these flix I can’t help but think there’s something INSIDE THE HOUSE! So I completely understand where you are coming from oana. It’s difficult to get over these fears especially if you believe in the spiritual realm.
My fear or phobia started about a year two years ago… It started when my friends n i went to a river and got drunk. Then the 4 of us got attacted by 10 people (nobody got severly hurt th0) and since then i had this fear of the dark. It got worse when about 8months ago, when i watched paranormal activities… Now i cant stand it to be al0ne at night… During the day its not that bad but i still feel uncomfy… I tried everything i could to distract my mind but nothing worked, not christian music, not sleeping with the tv on, nothing! I really need help!!
Sorry to hear that you are going through this Minnike!
Have you talked to anyone about this? I am sure you are not along in being afraid of the dark – heck, I always feel like “someone” is following me when I’m alone. That’s the MOST uncomfortable feeling ever! The worse is, I dare not turn around in fear that something might actually be there.
Here is another article you should check out: http://www.fearofstuff.com/nature/fear-of-the-night/
I think I have this, but unlike most everyone else I have actual experience with demons. I am afraid of them, or thinking about them. I wish I could stop but I have no idea how. D=
Can you go into more details of your encounter? I’ve heard stories about individuals experiencing this, but I just cannot imagine it actually happening! It does sound scary though – if in fact, you had actual experience with demons.