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If Narcissists are pathological liars do they know they are lying or is it the disease?
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∙ 17y ago
I think that both is true. I believe they know they are lying, they just deny it to themselves. To do so helps them to keep up the manipulation of their partner and also the fantasy world they create for themselves.The denial suppresses their conscience and eventually snuffs it out altogether
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Are pathological liars aware of their condition?
No, typically pathological liars are not not aware of the fact that they are lying constantly. And, often times they believe their own lies. However, we can't mix pathological liars with diagnosed disorder with a person who lies to protect himself/herself.
What is the treatment for pathological lair?
Pathological liars are treated with behavioral therapy. The therapist tries to figure out what need lying fills and then replace it with a different behavior.
Is there any medication available for a pathological liar?
It would be nice if there were! The only treatment for pathological lying is therapy. Unfortunately, most pathological liars are not interested in being cured. They do not think there is anything wrong with them.
Is there a medication to help pathological liars?
"No, people who lie do it on purpose, and sometimes they lie for so many years when they are telling a story that is not true they may think it is because lying has become such a part of life they can't tell they are doing it anymore. The only cure is the person changing the bad habit." That's rather inaccurate. The term pathological lying essentially translates to uncontrollable lying. This can mean that a person who is suspected of pathological lying is considered to have a disease, and therefore cannot control the lying. However, psychologists and psychiatrists fail to account for a specific definition of pathological lying as a disease. It can be symptomatic of other conditions, like antisocial personality disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) or attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It is not always present in these conditions, so a clear treatment set for pathological lying has not been defined. Many people who exhibit pathological lying also clearly exhibit symptoms of other treatable conditions. Conditions like ADHD and OCD are treatable through medication, though different ones. This makes accurately diagnosing underlying conditions important. The last thing one would want to give a person with OCD is a stimulant like Ritalin, which would likely exacerbate their disorder. Personality disorders that contribute to pathological lying may also respond to a combined treatment of psychiatric medication and cognitive behavioral therapy. The goal with pathological lying must in the end be to treat any evidence of illness or conditions that may influence the lying. This may include medications and the use of behavioral therapy to help the person overcome compulsive lying.
How do you treat pathological lying?
Pathological lying is a symptom of many different diseases and conditions. It can only be treated by a psychologist who specializes in this type of disorder.
What is the name of the disease where people lie?
Most likely a common effect of lying would be stress to the person lying, and stress can lead to more things.
How do you expose a pathological liar who says they have millions?
In the long run does it really matter if this person is a pathological liar and, if you do not have real proof then there is no point. The only reason you should be concerned is if this person is doing business and lying about their money or if they are cheating others out of their money and if that is the case seek legal advice. Pathological liars will hang themselves with their own tongue.
What words describe a lying person?
deceitfulmisleadingunreliable
Synonum for chronic lying?
Synonym for chronic lying would be a mythomaniac or a pathological liar.
What is a Synonym for pathological lying?
pseudologia phantastica
Can pathological lying be linked to cerebral palsy?
No it can't.
Can a pathological liar also be a schizophrenic?
A pathological liar may also be schizophrenic. Both are defects in the brain and schizophrenia may be the cause of pathological lying.
