Symptoms of Cotard's syndrome

Cotard's syndrome, the name sounds a bit mysterious, but it is actually a rare but very serious mental health problem. Simply put, the core symptom of Cotard's syndrome is that the patient firmly believes that he is dead, or that some parts of his body are rotting, or even that he does not exist. It sounds incredible, but for those who suffer from it, this feeling is very real and painful.

To expand, the symptoms of Cotard syndrome can be divided into several aspects. The first is the delusion symptom. Patients may firmly believe that they have no internal organs, blood, or even souls. Such delusions will make them feel extremely desperate and lonely. Imagine how terrible it is to live in a world where you don’t even believe that you exist. This syndrome is often accompanied by severe depressive symptoms. Patients usually show extreme depression, helplessness, and loss of interest in life. Such emotional states will further exacerbate their delusions.

People with Cotard's syndrome may refuse to eat or drink because they believe they no longer need these basic needs to survive. This behavior is not only harmful to mental health, but also to physical health. Long-term malnutrition and dehydration can lead to serious impairment of physical function.

Although Cotard's syndrome is rare in life, once it occurs, you need to seek professional mental health help immediately. Psychotherapy and drug therapy are the main intervention methods at present. Drugs can relieve patients' depressive symptoms, while psychotherapy helps them gradually rebuild a correct perception of reality.

Although Cotard's syndrome is a rare mental illness, its impact is far-reaching. We may not come into contact with such patients in our daily lives, but understanding such symptoms and manifestations can help us better understand the importance of mental health. If you or someone around you has similar symptoms, please seek professional help in time. Mental health is as important as physical health. Caring for the mental health of ourselves and others is the responsibility of each of us.