From: Insula vs. Insular Cortex: What's the Difference?
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What does it mean to 'feel yourself' from the inside?

Your sense of self partly comes from brain areas like the insula that process internal body states.

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Reflect on moments when you felt fully present in your body. What changed?

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Damage to the insular cortex can affect emotional awareness, taste, and body sensation.
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The insula is a hidden brain region located deep within the lateral sulcus.
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The insular cortex is the part of the insula made of gray matter responsible for processing senso...
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