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6 Subtle Characteristics of the Pathological Liar

By Tamara Hill

Pathological lying (PL) has been defined by the Psychiatric Times as a “long history (maybe lifelong history) of frequent and repeated lying for which no apparent psychological motive or external benefit can be discerned.” There is no real consensus on what pathological lying is and many people have developed their own definition.

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Your Grand (Or Modest) Obsession

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The Psychological Reasons Why Some People Can’t Stop Lying

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Primarily Obsessional OCD Symptoms and Treatments

When people think of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), they tend to focus on the most obvious compulsions, such as repetitive hand-washing, cleaning or checking on things, or an extreme need for symmetry. While the compulsions are more noticeable, they are only one aspect of this disorder.

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Unhappy with Compulsions?

Are you unhappy with your compulsions? Sadhguru explains how that won’t help while trudging through the loads of Karma which grows more if you bury it.

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Compulsive Behaviors

Compulsive behaviors are actions that are engaged in repeatedly and consistently, despite the fact that they are experienced as aversive or troubling. Yet treatment can help to manage or overcome these difficult patterns.

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The Difference Between Obsessions and Compulsions

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder. It involves intrusive and unwanted thoughts and the repetition of certain actions. Although people with OCD may understand their thoughts and actions are irrational, they cannot seem to stop them.

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Eileen Bailey
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Compulsions Can Follow Trauma

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is usually treated as a stand-alone mental illness. A growing body of research is now finding that some cases of OCD may stem from trauma.

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Tori Rodriguez
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The Difference Between an Addiction and a Compulsion

Sometimes people use the words addiction and compulsion interchangeably. However, they are not actually the same thing. What is the difference between the two?

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Elizabeth Hartney
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