Ufufunyane is a culture-bound syndrome, also known as a curse and a demonic possession. It is seen in Zulu- and Xhosa-speaking communities in southern Africa. In Kenya, it is referred to as saka. It is an anxiety state attributed to the effects of magical potions (given to them by rejected lovers)  or spirit possession/ demonic possession. It is common in Zulu people. Signs and symptoms Signs and symptoms of Ufufunyane include shouting, sobbing, pseudolalia, paralysis, trance-like states, loss of consciousness, temporary blindness and experiencing sexual nightmares. Category:Culture-bound syndromes Category:Psychology Category:Mental and behavioural disorders Category:Psychosis Category:Schizophrenia Category:Exorcism Category:Psychiatric_diagnosis Category:Psychiatric_diseases_and_disorders Category:Anxiety_disorder
Ufufunyane is a culture-bound syndrome, also described in the culture as a curse and a demonic possession. It is seen in Zulu- and Xhosa-speaking communities in southern Africa. In Kenya, it is referred to as saka. It is an anxiety state attributed to the effects of magical potions (given to them by rejected lovers) , or spirit or demonic possession. It is common in Zulu people. Signs and symptoms Signs and symptoms of Ufufunyane include shouting, sobbing, pseudolalia, paralysis, trance-like states, loss of consciousness, temporary blindness and experiencing sexual nightmares. 
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Category:Culture-bound syndromes Category:Psychology Category:Mental and behavioural disorders Category:Psychosis Category:Schizophrenia Category:Exorcism Category:Psychiatric_diagnosis Category:Psychiatric_diseases_and_disorders Category:Anxiety_disorder