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How can you tell if someone is a pathological liar?
Pathological liars, or "mythomaniacs," may be suffering from histrionic personality disorder or narcissistic personality...
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What medications are used to treat ADD?
Psychostimulant medications, including methylphenidate (Ritalin�) and amphetamines (Dexedrine�, Dextrostat�, and...
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Is narcissism misdiagnosed as bipolar disorder or autism?
The manic phase of Bipolar I Disorder is often misdiagnosed as Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD). Bipolar patients in the...
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Do pathological liars ever admit they are liars?
mercy to those people that have to deal with pathological liars! they do admit it only if you tape them or you have numerous...
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Are you a pathological liar if you tell a lot of lies for no reason?
Don't fall into the trap of trying to label yourself or someone else and treating mental health issues like physical disease. If...
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Is it possible for a compulsive liar to recover if he claims to be working on the issue?
Hmm.. how do you know he's not lying about that too? NOOOOO!!! but that is just my opinion, and I have dealt with alot of...
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Can mood swings be connected to the moon phases?
As far as I am aware, no. No proper scientific studies (indeed, needed to remove the popular bias) have shown any relation...
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Could losing a much loved animal lead to mental problems in a teenager?
Usually a great pain or loss will uncover what is already fragmented underneath. It also depends on how the death is dealt with...
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How many different types of IQ tests are there and how do they vary from each other?
Hi- I'm currently a Psy.D. student in clinical psychology, and I am specializing in the assessment of intelligence and...
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How do you expose a pathological liar to the courts in a divorce proceeding?
It's very difficult. Only correspond with the liar through e-mail so that you have everything in writing and proof if you need to...
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Is there medication to help with unusual memory loss?
Dissociative Amnesia is a disorder characterized by abnormal memory functioning in the absence of structural brain damage or a...
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How do you stop yourself from getting nervous before an oral presentation?
Glossophobia or Speech Anxiety is the fear of public speaking. It is believed to be the single most common phobia - affecting as...
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How do you convince a mentally handicapped wife you are not cheating or betraying her once she's positive you are?
You don't! The thing is with anyone who thinks you are cheating, mentally handicapped or not, if they have it stuck in their...
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How long does treatment for Dissociative Identity Disorder take?
With respect to the answers below, it is not necessary to find a therapist or psychiatrist who "believes" in DID. Although DID is...
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What is a sociopath?
Antisocial Personality Disorder is also known as psychopathy or sociopathy. Individuals with this disorder have little regard for...
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What causes Peter Pan syndrome?
Peter Pan syndrome is not listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, and is not recognized by the...
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Are you a pathological liar if you tell lies to people to make your life seem a lot better and more exciting than it really is?
According to a book on pathological lying: "[T]he making up of tales ... is bound up with the desire to play the role of the...
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What causes obsessive compulsive disorder?
OCD is caused by a gene that regulates how much serotonin is released into the brain. In people with OCD, this gene is different,...
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What does rocking back and forth in your sleep indicate?
I'm 19 years old and I've been rocking myself back and forth since a very, very early age. I just can't sleep if I don't do it. I...
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Should you take Accutane as an anti-depressant?
NO! Do NOT take ACCUTANE any longer than prescribed. It can damage your liver. CALL YOUR DOCTOR NOW. THEY CAN TREAT YOU WITH...
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Are boys smarter than girls?
The fact is that neither gender is any more intellectually gifted than the other. It is true that females perform better at some...
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Is Zoloft safe for a 16 year old to take?
I am a zoloft user i am 20 but if you go to your doctor and tell her your problems they will definitly put you on a low dosage...
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Where can you find the results of studies on the benefits or lack of benefits of specific ADHD medications?
www.pubmed.com Type in "ADHD" and the name of the medication. You will be able to access the most current summaries of...
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How has ECT electroshock therapy advanced since 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest' and how useful is it?
I'm 45 and while I've always lived life w big ups and downs, the ups made the downs worth it -- until about 3 years ago. At that...
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What can you do if you are depressed - should you talk to someone?
ABSOLUTELY see someone, and NOW ... before it gets worse or you lose out on more life than you already have. Any medical clinic...
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What type of mental health problem a teenager would have if she falsely accuses men and others of molesting and hurting her?
Firstly, make very sure that these accusations are truly false! It may be that she has previously been abused and other incidents...
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Are there any mental disorders commonly found in juvenile delinquents?
Oppositional defiant disorder, ADHD, the beginnings of sociological disorders, paranoia, separation issues, trust issues, etc... ...
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What is the connection between people who have high IQs or who are very talented or creative and depression or other mental disorders?
IQ doesn't have anything to do with the way someone thinks. But a high IQ combined with wrong thinking leads to extra creative...
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How do you go about getting mental health help for an adult that refuses treatment?
There isn't much you can do. You can't legally force someone to get treatment, unless you can prove they are incompetent, or...
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How is diaper fetishism related to depression particularly depression associated with major childhood trauma and feelings of abandonment?
Maybe you could clarify your question or give more information. I'm not sure exactly what you are asking. In different ways...
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What would be the problem with a wife who feels it necessary to leave every time she does not get her way about childish issues?
She may not have experience with the importance of communication. She does not know and hasn't had experience with effective...
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Will ECT change a person's basic personality or affect memory IQ or creative skills or drive?
If you look on the the search engines (the truth about ECT) or go the church of scientology website there is a plethora of...
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If you need a support group to figure out what your problem is how do you know which one is for you?
make a list of what you feel your deepest problems are. Make another list of what if any spiritual beliefs you have. Each support...
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What kind of mental illness is it if someone says things that are not true then talks to himself and starts having outbursts?
My only suggestion is that your loved one should be taken to see a psychologist/psychiatrist for testing. With the symptoms you...
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Is there a name or term for vivid dreams in which you are hurt or injured and when you wake up you can still feel the pain for hours or even days afterward?
Are you sure it isn't the other way around? -- The pain causing the dream? Yes. Study REM Sleep. Go on google and type...
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What agencies are involved for children with mental health issues?
There are many answers to that question. A lot depends on your location and also on the severity of the child's issues. There...
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What are the most frequently used IQ tests and why?
Type in Google Then type in the question you just posted on the board. You will get lots of data on this. However, be aware...
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How do you find the best psychiatrist in your area for PTSD?
You can phone any hospital and get this information or phone the Mental Health Clinic in your area and they will put you on the...
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Would people receiving ECT treatment for their depression be good candidates to receive electrical stimulus to the vargus nerve?
yes, actually it is. look up VNS on the web, its one of the newest tx for med resistant depression
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Is OCD related to insecurity in any way?
a short answer, for i am by no means qualified to give detail (a few units of psychology at university is my experience). OCD...
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Can pathological liars be cured?
To me, the word "cure" implies an illness that can be treated, and so we could call it "cured." I don't know what the shrinks...
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What happens at an initial psychiatric assessment?
You will be asked a lot of questions about yourself, your family relationships, your current concerns, any past issues, physical...
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Is it healthy to repeatedly role play a certain character sometimes for hours on end and at home in the car and other places?
As long as it isn't hurting anyone, then there is no cause for alarm. Unless you are practicing for a play or plan on...
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How can the man you have loved for many years suddenly become schizophrenic?
You do mean 'schizophrenic' as in literally mentally ill, don't you? I just want to make sure you're not just implying that he's...
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If someone actually intended to commit suicide why would they tell people about it?
if somebody was going to do it in the near future they wouldnt not tell anyone but if its just a thought it may be a plea for...
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What can you do when your own family brushes aside mental illnesses that you and your siblings are fighting with such as depression anxiety and OCD?
If you feel that you or your siblings needs psychriatric help, then you should speak to a psychologist or psychiatrist. When you...
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What can you do about a coworker who talks to himself says 'Hello' before the phone is to his ear and responds before you finish asking a question?
There is nothing greater than fear itself, Personally if he said hi befor he answer the phone, thats one less pleasentry I have...
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How do you find a therapist when you do not know what is wrong with you?
You take out the phone book if you have not been recommended to someone and you ask questions. Write down exactly what type of...
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How do you convince your husband that he does not need to lie to you?
By having him trust you. And remember: trust is not a right, you have to *earn* it. I'm having the same trouble. His lying...
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Is low novelty seeking a sign of a mental health problem?
No. It is a personality trait. However, if it is accompanied by low energy, lack of interest in PREVIOUSLY enjoyed...
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Can visions that you see sometimes be true?
In all cases, well-adjusted or not, please do seek professional help to address this question. "Visions" that are unaccompanied...
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What are the types of individuals according to Sheldon's physiognomy theory?
William Sheldon has presented a unique body-type-temperamental model that represents a link between anatomical/psychological...
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Why would you get stressed every morning at the thought of going to school?
I had a cousin who missed so many days of high school, I honestly don't understand how she ever graduated. She'd stay home with a...
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Is it normal for a 17 year old guy to suddenly be depressed for no reason at all and act out of character?
No it is not normal. Most likely there is a reason, you just have not seen or heard it yet. His hormones are raging, he's on...
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Who would marry a pathological liar?
Oh boy, this is a quite the question. Anyone of us could! Pathological liars are really good at just that ... lying! They are...
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Is it normal to be nervous before a high-pressure situation like an interview or before doing something new that you've never done before?
It is absolutely, completely normal. And absolutely, completely ubiquitous. Of course it is...and remeber that being nervous...
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If you discover that someone is a sociopath and preying on women through Internet dating sites should you try to warn the site owners?
Yes, warn the site owners. At least you did your reasonable part, the moral, socially responsible thing, and what happens next is...
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What is the Peter Pan Syndrome?
PETER PAN SYNDROME has been accepted in psychology and laypeople and, by some psychology professionals since the book "THE PETER...
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Can a 17-year-old get help for mental health problems without parental approval?
depending on where he is in the world and if he is living @ home or not, as there are different ages of consent for different...
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Is it normal for a teenager to want to wear diapers?
Chances are it's a sexual fetish. "Normal" is a subjective term. Such things are often misunderstood by people who do not share...
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Can a credit card company file a lawsuit against someone who was not aware they suffered from severe depression before they obtained the cards and is a countersuit possible?
Yes, the creditor can sue regardless of the mental state of the account holder. Whether the account holder was legally competent...
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If a person has a mental illness and commits suicide will they still be allowed into Heaven?
I remember a response given by Jesus in the New Testament. Jesus taught that the only unforgivable sin was blasphemy of the Holy...
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Is eating baby powder addictive?
It's addictive in the sense of what is causing you to consume it. The condition is referred to as pica, the eating of nonfood...
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Can the use of steroids during pregnancy affect the fetus?
Im not a professional in anyway, but I have the same concern. My doctor told me that he has had patients that have taken...
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How can you tell if you are paranoid?
Somebody else might point it out to you. You might start making some irrational decisions about your future. You will know by...
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Is it unusual for a man to enjoy dressing up as a girl?
No, it is not unusual for some men to dress up as a girl. The majority of men don't, but it's not unusual and many men do this...
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How can you change a liar?
You can't change a liar; a liar has to want to change their ways. It's sad when some people constantly lie and they really don't...
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Do any animals other than humans commit suicide?
No. Animals do not commit suicide as such. In order for an act to be classed as "suicide," the agent must know that what it is...
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Mixing water and letting it dry out to make the cornstarch crunchy is that harmful?
Pica is a pattern of eating non-nutritive substances, last for at least a month. Such substances as dirt, paper, etc. The main...
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How do you heal from a pathological liar's deceit in a past marriage?
Healing from someone that is a pathalogical liar is the same as any marriage gone bad for various reasons and it's tough on the...
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Are attention seekers considered pathological liars?
Not always. Some people have just been so hurt in their past that they seek approval of their peers and just want some TLC. ...
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Can you die from paranoid schizophrenia?
From my past college experience you cannot actually die from the condition but if someone who doesnt have the condition under...
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What should you do if you hate school so much that you have suicidal thoughts?
Please seek help immediately. If you do not feel comfortable talking to your parents or a family member, talk to another adult,...
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Can Strattera cause depression?
Basically, Strattera is a Norepinepherine Reuptake Inhibitor. This class of drug is also used to TREAT depression, Strattera...
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How do you help your 15-year-old son who is a compulsive liar?
Usually teens are in a mode of lying to their parents. It comes with being young, trying to be a man and a need to try their...
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Does depression make you doubt everything you think?
Depression can make you doubt everything. Anxiety also could play a part in that. If you think you are depressed, and you haven't...
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Is there anything to take to help with OCD?
There are many medications, from SSRI's to anticonvulsants to tricyclic antidepressants that can provide a lot of help for...
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Why do people lie pathologically?
There are many reasons people lie pathologically. It could be from family abuse (covering up or lying so they aren't beaten.) It...
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Why would a narcissist let you go if you were still besotted with them?
I think that even though the narcissist knows that you care for them, they can't help but sabatoge a potentially good and healthy...
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What can you do when your psychiatrist is abusing the client relationship?
Go straight to your mental health advocacy service. Or if not there head to Citizens Commission on Human Rights @...
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Can early dementia be treated or is the medication just a band-aid?
Dementia is a form of Alzheimers and no, there is no cure, but medications can slow the process down. This only works if it's...
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How do you seek help for compulsively lying to your girlfriend?
Find yourself a good psychologist and if you are a student and short on money seek out help through your Mental Health Clinic and...
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How can you help a friend who is a compulsive liar?
People with destructive personality traits (such as a pattern of lying) need the help of a mental health professional and even...
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How can you find out if you are bipolar?
Psychiatrists don't have a test for bipolar disorder (also known as manic depression). They will decide whether you have it based...
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What is codependency?
Codependence (or codependency) is a psychological condition in which someone exhibits too much, and often inappropriate, caring...
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What is the healing approach to a Narcissist dear to you?
I dont mean to be unkind but is a Narcissist dear to you or do you THINK they are? Narcissist cloud and confuse the minds of...
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If a 3 year old is is taught to tell sexual lies what will happen to him when he grows up?
If any child is taught to tell lies, period, while growing, he or she will learn to lie as an adult. Basically, bread is only as...
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Is there a support group for individuals who lie?
Organized religions have been supportive in this endeavor for eons. Give it a try.
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What type of resources are there for families whose children have mental health issues?
if you can't get help from social services then go to the book store and learn your own resources. they are out there trust me!...
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What should you do if your job makes you feel depressed?
It seems unlikely that a job would be the sole source of depression. Is it just your job that makes you feel this way or do other...
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Does a nudist need to go to a nudist resort to meet other nudists as therapy?
Would a narcissist reject another fellow N for going to nudist camp for therapy? It depends on what your problem is. Being...
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How long after weening yourself from anti-depressants does it take to lose the 40 lbs you have gained?
Many psychiatric medications have this unfortunate side-effect (weight gain). It's often the price we pay for better mental...
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If a person thinks about suicide in the abstract but has no intention of committing suicide is that still considered 'suicidal ideation'?
No and yes. Generally, persistent thoughts about suicide (whether personalized or not) would be considered suicidal ideation....
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How do you confront someone who you think might be a pathological liar without making them angry or very defensive?
There is no way you can do this. A pathological liar is a difficult person to deal with. Once the trust is broken; even if they...
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What should you do if you believe your 13-year-old daughter is turning into a pathological liar and you have tried everything you know?
Children lie because when they hurt they simply make things up in their minds to cope with the situation and eventually it's hard...
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Is it normal for a person's self-confidence to drop and take a while to recover after they are yelled at and humiliated in public?
Yes, that's very normal. The behaviours described are known as emotional abuse. It's just recently that emotional abuse is being...
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Can a high IQ cause some emotions to be extremely more sensitive than others?
The parts of the brain used for those two functions are different. The limbic system that controls our emotions consists of...
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Does a sociopath have any real lasting feelings of rationality or does it keep getting worse as time goes by?
Sociopathy is a mental illness misunderstood by most thanks to misinformation from the media. A sociopath is someone who suffers...
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What is the difference between a pathological liar and a compulsive liar?
a cumpulsive liar is a person who lies repeatedly with no belief or personal gain from the lies. A pathological liar is a person...
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Is it a sign of a mental health problem if you have embarrassing memories pop into your head like once or twice a day?
Not necessarily a *problem,* but if the memories are of a traumatic nature, I'd encourage contacting a qualified mental health...
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