Remote Viewing and Dissociative Spiritual Affliction: The Hidden Costs of Psychic Intrusion

Remote Viewing (RV) is often portrayed as a benign psychic skill—a form of enhanced perception used to access distant people, locations, or events beyond the range of the physical senses. From Cold War-era CIA research to its modern use among spiritual groups and fringe networks, RV has remained an alluring mystery. Yet, behind its mystique lies a disturbing reality few acknowledge: the practice can become a dangerous form of psychic violation, especially when used without consent.

This article explores the darker, often hidden dimensions of Remote Viewing—where it ceases to be a tool of perception and becomes one of spiritual invasion. Over time, repeated use may lead to psychological breakdowns, spiritual confusion, and even physical symptoms in both the viewer and the subject. I refer to this cluster of effects as Dissociative Spiritual Affliction Disorder (DSAD)—a condition largely ignored by medicine and misunderstood by spiritual authorities.

A Brief History of Remote Viewing

Remote Viewing first gained credibility in the 1970s through government programs like the Stargate Project of https://www.qfac.ca/blog/the-dangers-of-remote-viewing-people-a-spiritual-and-psychological-warning , designed to test and apply psychic abilities for intelligence gathering. Though these programs were later declassified and publicly dismissed, their legacy continues in the shadows. Today, Remote Viewing is still used—though now more frequently within cults, intelligence subgroups, and occult networks—often with little regard for ethical boundaries.

The modern evolution of RV often includes altered states of consciousness, such as lucid dreaming or astral projection. Practitioners don’t just “view” a subject—they inhabit them, intentionally merging their awareness with the target’s. This creates a deep psychic entanglement that can lead to identity loss, physical mirroring, and long-term psychological harm.

How Remote Viewing Becomes Invasive

Remote Viewing begins with focus. The viewer concentrates intensely on the target, often entering a semi-lucid state. As focus deepens, the viewer’s consciousness begins to "tether" to the target's. Initially, this might result in sensory impressions—images, emotions, or flashes of thought. But with time and repetition, the connection can evolve into complete immersion.

In extreme cases, the viewer begins to:

• See through the target’s eyes
• Hear through their ears
• Experience their physical sensations
• Think in tandem with their thoughts

This isn't passive intuition—it’s active identity mimicry. The boundary between the viewer and the target begins to dissolve.

Physical and Psychological Consequences

I have personally observed and documented various troubling effects that occur in long-term Remote Viewers, particularly in environments where the practice is ritualized or coerced. These include:

1. Involuntary Mirroring

Strong tethers lead to mirror flinching, where the viewer physically reacts to the movements or pain of the target. This can occur even when the viewer is no longer intentionally viewing, indicating a long-term entanglement.

2. Breathing Disruption and Sleep Disturbance

Viewers may unconsciously sync their breathing with the target's, which can lead to respiratory issues, sleep apnea, or sudden gasping during the night. Some have required medical devices like CPAP machines despite being otherwise healthy.

3. Hormonal Crossover

Female viewers who repeatedly connect with male targets sometimes report missed periods, coarse hair growth, or physical sensations mimicking male arousal. These symptoms suggest the body is trying to adapt to a foreign hormonal blueprint.

4. Autonomic Breakdown

Basic functions like appetite or saliva production can deteriorate. Viewers may lose their hunger cues or experience dry mouth due to neurological mimicry of the target’s biological state.

Also read https://www.qfac.ca/blog/the-dangers-of-remote-viewing-people-a-spiritual-and-psychological-warning .

Dissociative Spiritual Affliction Disorder (DSAD)

These symptoms defy easy classification. They are not purely psychiatric, nor are they completely biological. I believe they represent a new kind of affliction—one rooted in spiritual overreach and psychic entanglement.

DSAD is characterized by:

• Identity Erosion: Viewers start to feel the target’s impulses, moral inclinations, and behavioral patterns. They lose a stable sense of self.
• Thought Overlap: The viewer's internal dialogue becomes infused with foreign thoughts—uncannily similar to those of the target.
• Disembodiment: A sense of disconnection from one's own body, sometimes accompanied by dysphoria or confusion about gender or personal identity.
• Sympathetic Pain: Viewers report sudden emotional breakdowns or physical pain that mirror traumatic events in the target's life.

In one case, I received a tattoo of the Virgin Mary on my head, and the viewers psychically linked to me experienced phantom pain in the same area. Such incidents point to real, measurable consequences.

Weaponized Remote Viewing

In cults and covert intelligence circles, Remote Viewing is often a tool of manipulation and control:

In Cults

Targets are often spiritually gifted individuals. Viewers are trained to mimic them, distort their perceptions, and eventually undermine or absorb their influence. This process of psychic parasitism is framed as "ascension," but in reality, it’s a form of identity theft.

In Espionage

RV is used to extract sensitive information, influence thoughts, or guide decision-making without the target's awareness. Long-term Remote Viewers in intelligence operations often suffer from psychological breakdowns and are quietly discarded once their usefulness wanes.

The Danger of Dreams

The dream state—especially REM sleep—is a vulnerable window for Remote Viewing. It allows deep access to the subconscious. Cults and covert agents use this state to implant false imagery, manipulate emotion, or influence behavior.

Many Remote Viewers become addicted to this vivid, euphoric sensation. They mistake it for spiritual growth, when in truth they’re becoming spiritually hollow—unable to dream independently or distinguish their own thoughts from those of others.

Silence from Church and Psychiatry

Unfortunately, both modern psychology and organized religion have little language to address DSAD. Psychiatry often misdiagnoses these symptoms as schizophrenia or dissociative disorders. Churches, having largely abandoned teachings on spiritual warfare and metaphysical intrusion, remain silent.

Victims are left misdiagnosed, untreated, and vulnerable to further exploitation.

How to Protect Yourself

If you believe you’ve been affected by Remote Viewing—whether as a viewer or a target—here are steps I recommend:

1. Spiritual Armor

Engage in daily prayer, attend Mass, go to Confession, and receive the Eucharist. The Rosary is especially powerful for spiritual protection.

2. Renounce Psychic Ties

Through spiritual renunciation and guided prayers (preferably with a priest), sever any psychic links that may have formed.

3. Cease All Remote Viewing Practices

Even if done with good intentions, RV without consent is a violation of spiritual sovereignty. Stop all attempts to view or influence others psychically.

Final Thoughts

Remote Viewing, when used invasively, is not enlightenment—it is a form of psychic exploitation. The practice crosses spiritual boundaries and can cause severe physical, emotional, and spiritual harm. Dissociative Spiritual Affliction Disorder is not imaginary. It is a real, unspoken crisis affecting people in silence.

Our souls were never meant to be invaded. In protecting our thoughts, bodies, and spiritual dignity, we honor the divine imprint placed upon each of us by God.

If you or someone you know is struggling with these issues, I’m available for discussion. You can contact me, Frank Danihel, at info@qfac.ca.