Capgras delusion or imposter syndrome is a psychological condition in which a person will have an irrational belief that someone they know or recognize has been replaced by an imposter. It is most commonly associated with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. This article briefly explains the features of Capgras delusion. ‘The disease was named the Capgras delusion in honor of Joseph Capgras, who described the first case.’ Causes: Schizophrenia, especially paranoid hallucinatory schizophrenia, can cause episodes of Capgras syndrome.
Schizophrenia also affects one’s sense of reality and can cause delusions. In rare cases, a brain injury that causes cerebral lesions can also cause Capgras syndrome. This is most common when the injury happens in the back of the right hemisphere, as that’s where our brains process facial recognition. People with epilepsy may also experience Capgras syndrome in…
