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'''Ghost sickness''' is a [[Psychosis|psychotic disorder]] of [[Navajo Nation|Navajo]] origin. Its [[symptom]]s include general weakness, loss of [[appetite]], a feeling of [[Asphyxia|suffocation]], recurring [[nightmare]]s, and a pervasive feeling of [[Fear#terror|terror]]. The sickness is attributed to ghosts ([[chindi]]) or, occasionally, to witches. | '''Ghost sickness''' is a [[Psychosis|psychotic disorder]] of [[Navajo Nation|Navajo]] origin. Its [[symptom]]s include general weakness, loss of [[appetite]], a feeling of [[Asphyxia|suffocation]], recurring [[nightmare]]s, and a pervasive feeling of [[Fear#terror|terror]]. The sickness is attributed to ghosts ([[chindi]]) or, occasionally, to witches. | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Background
Ghost sickness is a psychotic disorder of Navajo origin. Its symptoms include general weakness, loss of appetite, a feeling of suffocation, recurring nightmares, and a pervasive feeling of terror. The sickness is attributed to ghosts (chindi) or, occasionally, to witches.