Ghost Sickness (Navajo Tradition)

Ghost sickness is attributed to ghosts, witches, or witchcraft in Navajo tradition.

The appearance of ghost sickness is not physical, as it is a psychological and emotional state rather than a tangible entity.

Characterized by symptoms such as general weakness, loss of appetite, suffocation feelings, recurring nightmares, and pervasive fear. Individuals affected by ghost sickness may be preoccupied with the deceased.