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Two different patients. Two different stories. But a shared delusion. Each is convinced that someone they love dearly is not that person, but an impostor. A curious disorder known as Capgras delusion involves the distinct feeling that the people around you have been replaced. And no one is certain what causes it.

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Seeing Impostors: When Loved Ones Suddenly Aren't : NPR

npr.org — “Two different patients. Two different stories. But a shared delusion. Each is convinced that someone they love dearly is not that person, but an impostor. A curious disorder known as Capgras delusion involves the distinct feeling that the people around you have been replaced. And no one is certain what causes it.View full resource at npr.org

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