When the body feels foreign: A case report

This case report, published in the Kerala Journal of Psychiatry, describes a rare and severe disturbance in body ownership in a young woman with psychosis, presenting with delusions of bodily estrangement, repeated self-harm, and significant social and functional impairment. Despite receiving antipsychotic treatment, cultural beliefs hindered adherence and recovery. The case highlights the diagnostic complexity of such presentations and the vital impact of cultural and social factors on illness perception and treatment engagement.