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A pathological liar lies continuously and often without a clear gain, but they may also lie to manipulate others. Compulsive lying can also be more of a reflex, where a person lies without even realizing it.
Have you ever had the feeling that someone you’re talking to is not telling the truth? Or that what they’re saying doesn’t match up with the facts? Over time, have you caught this person in multiple lies, some small, and others big? If so, you may wonder if the person could be a pathological liar.
With insights from a psychologist, this article will go over what pathological lying is, how it compares to other kinds of lying, and what to do if you’re dealing with a pathological liar.
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Hosted by therapist Amy Morin, LCSW, this episode of The Verywell Mind Podcast, featuring psychologist Paul Ekman aka “the human lie detector” shares why people lie and how to tell if someone is lying. Click below to listen now.
What Is Pathological Lying?
Most people tell the occasional fib, but some people lie more often and even do so unconsciously, says Aimee Daramus, PsyD, a licensed clinical psychologist.
While a pathological liar is not a mental health diagnosis on its own, according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5), it can be a feature of mental health conditions.
While it’s not clear what causes compulsive lying, we know that lying is a complex process in the brain. And we know that pathological lying differs from other types of lying because it’s problematic.
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