pseudologia phantastica
a sociopath.
Synonym for chronic lying would be a mythomaniac or a pathological liar.
Pathological lying is a symptom of many different diseases and conditions. It can only be treated by a psychologist who specializes in this type of disorder.
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No it can't.
A pathological liar may also be schizophrenic. Both are defects in the brain and schizophrenia may be the cause of pathological lying.
Fist to the face
just say i am sorry for what ever you did
Pathological lying is not amenable to discipline. Your teenager needs professional help.
Most people with Asperger's Syndrome are too honest for their own good. Pathological lying is another problem altogether.
It would be nice if there were! The only treatment for pathological lying is therapy. Unfortunately, most pathological liars are not interested in being cured. They do not think there is anything wrong with them.
Pathological lying
Pathological liars are treated with behavioral therapy. The therapist tries to figure out what need lying fills and then replace it with a different behavior.