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No, typically pathological liars are not not aware of the fact that they are lying constantly. And, often times they believe their own lies. However, we can't mix pathological liars with diagnosed disorder with a person who lies to protect himself/herself.

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Do pathological liars know that they are liars?

Yes, pathological liers do know that they are lieing, although sometimes the lie does get to the extreme and to the point where they can begin to believe thier lie. But most of the time they do know that they are lieing.


What signs are there for pathological liars?

Signs of pathological liars may include consistent lying without guilt or remorse, difficulty distinguishing between truth and lies, manipulation of others for personal gain, and a history of deception and deceit across different situations. It is important to note that only a mental health professional can diagnose pathological lying.


Is there a category of people who are compulsive liars?

Compulsive liars may exhibit a condition called pathological lying, which is a complex issue often associated with underlying psychological or personality disorders. It is not a distinct category of people but rather a behavior that can present in individuals experiencing certain mental health challenges. Treatment and therapy may be helpful in addressing this behavior.


Do pathological liars have feelings of guilt?

Pathological liars may not experience feelings of guilt in the same way as others because they often lack empathy and may have a pattern of deceit. However, some may still experience guilt if their lies harm others or if they are caught in a lie. This can vary depending on the individual and the underlying reasons for their lying behavior.


Who are pathological liars?

While virtually everyone may tell a lie at times, for various practical reasons, a pathological liar is a mentally ill person who feels compelled to lie even when the lies do not serve any useful purpose. Such people also may base their entire strategy of survival upon an endless series of lies. Pathological liars typically appear to be very sincere when they are lying, and may be very deceptive. They feel no embarrassment about what they do.

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What is the Sexual orientation of pathological liars?

There is no correlation between pathological liars and sexual orientation.


Is there treatment for pathological liars?

No not usually


What is the difference between compulsive liars and pathological liars?

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Do pathological liars have a touch of schizophrenia?

yes


What is the medical term for compulsive liars?

Pathological liar


Do pathological liars financially sponge from others?

yes


Are pathological liars very charming?

psuedo, somewhat


What is a patholocal liar and why do they enjoy it how do they get away with it in realtionships?

A pathological liar is someone who lies constantly. Psychologists believe that it is a condition that cannot be helped. People who are pathological liars will get away with their deceptiveness until their significant other realizes that they are sick.


Do pathological liars try to return to a previous relationship if the present one starts to go wrong?

Individuals may tend to do that in general - pathological liars really have no bearing on the situation. Where a pathological liar is concerned it totally depends on the individual themselves.


Do pathological liars know that they are liars?

Yes, pathological liers do know that they are lieing, although sometimes the lie does get to the extreme and to the point where they can begin to believe thier lie. But most of the time they do know that they are lieing.


How do you beat pathological liars at their own game?

You lie to them every chance you get!


Are pathological liars capable of really loving someone?

Hello. Yes, they are.