Abstract
Introduction:Cotard’s syndrome is characterised by extreme kind of nihilistic delusions. In this condition a person believe that he has no organs, he is not alive and is a dead man. Usually occur in severe depression.Aim:To present a case where a patient believe that he is dead and is continuously searching for his soul and for that he is restless, agitated and wander from place to place.Discussion:Cotard’s syndrome is frequently reported in settings of depressive symptoms with decrease energy, decreased psychomotor activity and hopelessness. In our case patients is restless, agitated, has increased motor activity and have a purpose of searching his soul.Conclusion:Patient with severe depressive disorder with cotard’s delusion can present with atypical presentations.
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