Factitious disorderįactitious disorder - sometimes called Munchausen’s syndrome - is a condition in which a person acts as though they are physically or mentally ill when they are not. It is unclear whether pathological lying is a symptom of another condition or a condition itself.įor instance, compulsive lying is a feature of several other conditions, such as factitious disorder and personality disorders. There has been little research in this area, and the causes of pathological lying are unknown. Pathological lying can make socializing difficult and lead to significant interpersonal problems with loved ones and colleagues. It is unclear whether a person who pathologically lies is aware of their deceit or is capable of thinking rationally about their lies. It is usually possible to determine why someone has told a lie - such as to benefit themselves or avoid an embarrassing or stressful social situation - but pathological lying occurs for no clear reason and does not seem to benefit the individual. There have been some attempts to outline the differences between a pathological and a nonpathological lie, but more research is necessary to make appropriate distinctions.Ī key feature of a pathological lie is that it has no obvious motivation. A person who pathologically lies will lie compulsively and without any clear benefit to themselves. Nonpathological lying is commonplace and not a sign of any disorder. Lying refers to making a false statement to deceive others intentionally, often for some form of personal gain. Share on Pinterest A pathological liar is someone who lies compulsively and without any clear benefit.
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