Medical MCQ-Nihilistic ideas are seen in -a) Simple schizophreniab) Paranoid schizophreniac) Cotard's syndromed) Depressione) Body dysmorphic disorder

Nihilistic ideas are seen in -a) Simple schizophreniab) Paranoid schizophreniac) Cotard’s syndromed) Depressione) Body dysmorphic disorder

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Nihilistic delusion is false belief that oneself, other or the world is non-existent or about to end. It is seen in severe depression. If nihilistic delusions are accompanied by ideas concerning bodily function failure, the syndrome is called Cotard's syndrome.

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