Factitious on Self Disorder
RESOURCES FOR PATIENTS AND CAREGIVERS
Factitious disorder imposed on self, also known as Munchausen syndrome, is a mental health condition where someone pretends to be sick to get attention or sympathy.
US Cases: 364,000
World Cases: unknown
Sex Ratio: M/2F
Age Onset: Age 34
Brain Area: changed brain structure
Symptoms: enhance illness for sympathy
Progression: 5 years-60% remission
Therapies: speech therapy:chewing/swallowing
Medications: antidepressants,anti-anxiety
YouTube Video: Factitious Disorder: Why People Fake Serious Illness
Amazon or Library book: Factitious Disorders-Fantasy
Support Groups:
Good Health Psych-https://goodhealthpsych.com>disorders>factitious disorders