1. Melancholy:
- Description: A state of deep sadness, discouragement, apathy, loss of interest in pleasurable activities and difficulty concentrating.
- Causes: Various, such as grief, loss, physical illnesses, humoral imbalances and even the influence of the stars.
- Treatments: Prayers, pilgrimages, bloodletting, purging, herbal baths and lifestyle changes (diet, sleep, physical exercise).
2. Mania:
- Description: Agitation, hyperactivity, euphoria, delusions, grandiosity, impulsiveness and difficulty controlling sleep and thoughts.
- Causes: Mainly associated with demonic possession, but also with humoral imbalances and other physical illnesses.
- Treatments: Exorcism, bloodletting, purging, confinement and measures to control the patient’s physical and verbal agitation.
3. Dementia:
- Description: Progressive loss of memory, reason, cognitive functions and the ability to carry out daily activities.
- Causes: Associated with old age, physical illnesses, strokes, head injuries and, in some cases, demonic possession.
- Treatments: Few effective options, focusing on relieving symptoms and improving the patient’s quality of life.
4. Epilepsy:
- Description: Epileptic seizures, which could vary in intensity and frequency.
- Causes: Unknown at the time, often associated with demonic possession, divine curses or physical illnesses.
- Treatments: Amulets, prayers, exorcism and, in some cases, measures to protect the patient during seizures.
5. Anxiety and Fear:
- Description: Excessive feelings of worry, apprehension, nervousness, insomnia, tremors and sweating, which can lead to panic attacks.
- Causes: Various, such as stress, trauma, physical illness and even spiritual factors (sin, guilt).
- Treatments: Prayers, religious counseling, lifestyle changes and, in some cases, bloodletting or purging to “remove excess humors”.
