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Imagine believing you’re already dead—or that you don’t exist at all. Cotard’s syndrome is one of the most disturbing disorders in psychiatry, where the mind rejects its own existence. In this episode, we dive into the haunting reality of this condition, the neuroscience behind it, and what it reveals about consciousness, identity, and the fragile sense of being alive.
By Dr. Amy Buesing and Liz KrollImagine believing you’re already dead—or that you don’t exist at all. Cotard’s syndrome is one of the most disturbing disorders in psychiatry, where the mind rejects its own existence. In this episode, we dive into the haunting reality of this condition, the neuroscience behind it, and what it reveals about consciousness, identity, and the fragile sense of being alive.