The Role of Interoception in Felt Presence and Psychosis Risk.

Interoception, the sense of the body's internal state, may influence the feeling of presence and risk for psychosis. The text discusses how disruptions in interoceptive processing could contribute to altered experiences of self and reality, potentially increasing vulnerability to psychotic symptoms. It suggests that interoceptive signals help anchor a coherent sense of presence, and when these signals are disturbed, individuals may experience a diminished or distorted sense of self, which is a feature of psychosis. The work examines theoretical and empirical links between interoception, felt presence, and psychosis risk, indicating that interoceptive deficits could be a marker for psychosis vulnerability.

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The Role of Interoception in Felt Presence and Psychosis Risk.