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Anosognosia vs. Alzheimer’s: what's the difference?
One is a symptom of the other
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If you've ever been close to a sick person who denies that anything is wrong, you'll know how frustrating it can be. Taking care of someone who does not want to help themselves is very challenging, and their denial can even feel insulting at times. In certain cases, however, the sick person may not be denying the existence of their illness on purpose. Instead, they may be suffering from anosognosia, a neurological condition that leaves a person unable to recognize or acknowledge their psychiatric condition.
Anosognosia is often mentioned in the same breath as Alzheimer's, but they are not one and the same. Curious? Check out this gallery to learn more.
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