Cotard's syndrome
Cotard's Syndrome (pronounced: ko-TAHRDZ SIN-drohm) is a rare psychiatric disorder in which a person holds a delusional belief that they are dead, do not exist, or have lost their blood or internal organs.
Etymology
The syndrome is named after Jules Cotard, a French neurologist who first described the condition in 1880, referring to it as "le délire de négation" ("negation delirium").
Symptoms
Cotard's Syndrome is characterized by a number of symptoms, the most prominent of which is the delusional belief in one's own non-existence. This can manifest in a variety of ways, including beliefs that one's body or parts of it are decaying, that one has lost all blood or internal organs, or that one is dead. Other symptoms can include anhedonia (the inability to feel pleasure), insomnia, anxiety, and depression.
Causes
The exact cause of Cotard's Syndrome is unknown, but it has been associated with several other conditions, including mood disorders, psychotic disorders, and neurological disorders. It has also been observed in patients with brain injury or dementia.
Treatment
Treatment for Cotard's Syndrome typically involves addressing the underlying condition that may be contributing to the delusion. This can include antidepressant medication, antipsychotic medication, or mood stabilizer medication. In some cases, electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) may be used.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cotard's syndrome
- Wikipedia's article - Cotard's syndrome
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