Did You Know!
Some People Experience a Disorder That Makes Them Believe They Are Dead
Cotard syndrome, sometimes called “walking corpse syndrome,” is a rare psychiatric phenomenon in which individuals believe they are dead, do not exist, or have lost their internal organs.
Despite being physically alive, someone experiencing this condition may genuinely believe their body has stopped functioning.
Cotard syndrome has been reported in association with severe depression, psychotic disorders, and neurological conditions.
In serious cases, affected individuals may stop eating or neglect their basic needs because they believe their body no longer requires nourishment.
