It's essential to remember that I cannot diagnose medical or psychological conditions. If you're experiencing distressing symptoms related to your cousin's experience, it's crucial to seek help from a qualified mental health professional who can conduct a proper assessment and provide appropriate support and treatment.
Experiencing panic attacks, anxiety, and fear related to demons or demonic possession is known as Demonophobia. It's a specific phobia, which is an anxiety disorder characterized by an intense and irrational fear of a specific situation or object. Phobias can be triggered by direct experiences or exposure, witnessing the event, or even hearing about it from others.
If the traumatic experience with your cousin's demonic possession and exorcism has caused significant distress and impacts your daily life, it's possible that you could be experiencing symptoms related to a traumatic event, such as PTSD. However, it's important to differentiate between a specific phobia (Demonophobia) and PTSD.
PTSD is a distinct mental health condition that typically arises after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event, and it involves symptoms such as intrusive thoughts, nightmares, flashbacks, emotional distress, avoidance of reminders, and hyperarousal.
Given the complexity of your feelings and experiences, I strongly advise you to consult with a mental health professional. They can conduct a thorough evaluation, consider your specific situation, and provide the most appropriate diagnosis and treatment plan. Talking to a professional can help you understand your feelings better and develop coping strategies to manage any anxiety or distress you may be facing. Remember, seeking help is a positive step towards improving your well-being.