13/03/2026
When Someone Believes They Don’t Exist: Understanding Cotard’s Syndrome
Imagine waking up and truly believing that you are dead... that your organs are missing… Or that you no longer exist.
This is the reality for individuals experiencing Cotard's syndrome — a rare psychiatric condition characterized by intense nihilistic delusions.
💭 People with this condition may believe:
• They are dead or dying
• Parts of their body are missing
• They have no blood or internal organs
• The world itself no longer exists
Though rare, Cotard’s Syndrome is often linked to severe depression, psychosis, or neurological conditions.
The good news? With proper psychiatric care, therapy, and sometimes medication, recovery is possible!