World's Remaining Zombies

Introduction

For decades, zombies have been a popular subject in literature, films, and video games. However, what if we told you that there are real-life zombies walking amongst us? We're not talking about Hollywood's interpretation of the undead, but rather, people affected by a rare medical condition known as Cotard's Syndrome. This syndrome, also known as walking corpse syndrome, is a psychological illness where the person believes that they are dead or non-existent. While rare, there have been a few cases of Cotard's Syndrome around the world.

Real-Life Zombies

One of the most famous cases of Cotard's Syndrome was of a French woman known as "Mademoiselle X". In 1882, Mademoiselle X believed that she had died from syphilis and her body was rotting away. She refused to eat because she believed that she didn't need to nourish her decaying body. Eventually, she died from starvation.

In 2008, a South African man named Mr. Allman was diagnosed with Cotard's Syndrome. Mr. Allman believed that he didn't exist and that his body was decomposing. He refused to eat because he believed that he couldn't sustain his physical being. After several weeks of therapy, Mr. Allman started to recover and realized that he was alive.

Another case of Cotard's Syndrome was reported in Indonesia in 2012. A man named Ani suffered from severe depression after losing his job. He believed that he was dead and that his wife and children were only pretending to exist. Luckily, he was able to receive treatment, which included antidepressants and therapy.

Conclusion

While Cotard's Syndrome affects only a few people in the world, it still remains a fascinating psychological disorder. It raises questions about the human mind, death, and the meaning of existence. In a world where zombies are often associated with gore and horror, the reality is that some people have to deal with a tormenting belief that they are the walking dead.