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After reading this you believe your sister is a textbook pathological liar because EVERY characteristic listed she has so what is the best way to help them see their problem and get help?
Solissea
First of all, it is almost impossible to influence family members to get help for their problems. It is too easy for them to deflect your comments back in your direction. This is true of even everyday advice, and the more serious the issue the less likely you are to be able to effect change.
Pathological lying is falsification entirely disproportionate to any discernible end in view, may be extensive and very complicated, and may manifest over a period of years or even a lifetime.1 It is different from other forms of lying, in that the lie seems to be the reason in itself, rather than an attempt to deceive. Often the person believes all or part of the lie himself. Pathological lying should not be confused with lying for a purpose: to get one's own way, avoid repurcussions, manipulate, etc. These may occur often, but they are not pathological lying.
At present there is no legal definition, and no treatment that is known to be effective.
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1Charles C. Dike, MD, MRCPsych, MPH, et al.. "Pathological Lying Revisited". Journal of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law
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Should you pretend to believe everything a pathological liar tells you?
No
What signs are there for pathological liars?
they lie so easily that you believe them and they immediately answer
Does a pathological liar make a person think that another person in their lie is a patholigcal liar?
Yes, it it fairly common for a pathological liar try to make another person in their lie appear to be the pathological liar. A pathological liar does not like being caught in their lies and may try to set the stage for someone else to take the blame. Some pathological liars believe their own lies and may try to blame someone else for a false statement so that they can continue to believe their own lie.
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.
Does a pathological liar lie to himself?
Yes. Due to the malformation of the brain & brain chemistry in pathological people - they believe their own lies, even if it changes 5 minutes later.
Do pathological liars know that they are liars?
Yes, pathological liers do know that they are lieing, although sometimes the lie does get to the extreme and to the point where they can begin to believe thier lie. But most of the time they do know that they are lieing.
How do you have a family relationship with a pathological liar?
You don't. It'll come to the point where, as much as you wanna believe its true, you won't believe a word he/she says.
Is innocence a characteristic?
I believe the answer would be yes, it is. A characteristic is something that distinguishes one thing from another.
What is a patholocal liar and why do they enjoy it how do they get away with it in realtionships?
A pathological liar is someone who lies constantly. Psychologists believe that it is a condition that cannot be helped. People who are pathological liars will get away with their deceptiveness until their significant other realizes that they are sick.
What do you call a person who lies to themselves to believe what they want?
A person who lies to themselves or twists the truth is called a 'denier.'
