pseudologia phantastica
Synonym for chronic lying would be a mythomaniac or a pathological liar.
deceitfulmisleadingunreliable
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.
Treatment for pathological lying typically involves therapy, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, to address underlying issues and teach healthier coping strategies. Medication may be prescribed if there are underlying mental health conditions contributing to the lying behavior. Building trust and open communication in relationships is also important in managing pathological lying.
just say i am sorry for what ever you did
Fist to the face
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.