What Can Be Done for Pathological Liars?

Written by Dr. Leland Heller

QUESTION:

What can be done for pathological liars?

DR. HELLER'S ANSWER:

Diagnoses such as the BPD, Attention Deficit Disorder, and anxiety disorders can trigger lying as a way of dealing with stress. This is particularly true if lying was the learned behavior as a child.

It can be difficult changing this behavior. The first step is to get the diagnoses made and treated. Affirmations, listening to Ziglar, and professional counseling are all crucial to recovery. The bottom line, however, is that the individual has to make the decision that lying is not a smart approach.

It's important to recognize that their lies could come back and hurt you. It's important to prevent that!

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