A severe mental illness, Munchausen Syndrome is the most serious and persistent physical type of factitious disorder.MayoClinic.com: Munchausen Syndrome
A person with Munchausen Syndrome often fakes having a disease or intentionally causes self-harm with the motive of gaining attention and sympathy from others.
While some Munchausen Syndrome individuals lie or embellish the symptoms of an illness, others deliberately hurt themselves to create symptoms.Cleveland Clinic: Munchausen Syndrome
Disclaimer
The content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you think you have Munchausen Syndrome, please consult your doctor.
Munchausen Syndrome Holistic and Alternative Treatment
- MayoClinic.com: Munchausen Syndrome: Self-Care
Munchausen Syndrome Support Groups
References
Fast Facts
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Alternate name
Hospital addiction syndrome
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Name coined by
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Disorder type
Factitious
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Person creates symptoms themselves
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Cause unknown
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Not same as hypochondria
