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Expert Explained: What is Pathological Lying
25.09.2023 21:00
Updated: 13.05.2024 21:23
One study describes pathological lying as lying five or more times in 24 hours, every day, for more than six months.
Who is a pathological liar
A pathological liar is a person with a particular tendency to convey false information and distort reality.
Pathological lying, which is referred to as “fantastic pseudology” or Munchausen syndrome, is considered to be a complex disorder that has a complex structure.
A person who lies compulsively does not think about the consequences and does not control himself.
Person has no specific intentions. Compulsive lying often occurs out of habit.
Causes of pathological lying
The mechanisms leading to the diagnosis of pathological liar are poorly understood.
But there are several theories, among which biological or genetic reasons come first, and childhood abuse or neglect comes second.
How to deal with a person who constantly lies
How to deal with someone who is telling lies:
- Control your story. First, stop seeing your interlocutor as a liar, remove this label from him.
- Give him the opportunity to tell the truth. It's not easy to admit terrible mistakes.
- Use facts. A typical argument between two people.
- Control yourself, not the other person.
