Factitious disorder in children and adults; How to recognize it?

Creation of disorder: when the disease is not real!.. Have you ever come across people who seem to be sick but in fact their disease is a product of their own mind?. People who pretend to be sick or even cause intentional injuries to their bodies, trying to get attention and care of others? Some people with self-harming behaviors and continuous deceptions not only affect those around them, but may cause irreparable damage to themselves.... These people suffer from delusional disorder.... Due to the prevalence of mental disorders in today's society, in this article from Pirij Psychology Clinic, we examine delusional disorder...

What is delusional disorder? Factitious disorder, also known as Munchausen syndrome, is a mental disorder in which a person intentionally fakes the symptoms of a physical or mental illness. These people play the role of the patient without any specific motivation, such as gaining financial gain or receiving direct attention. People with this disorder may induce the illness by distorting test results or even lying about complex symptoms. Incoherent, and sometimes after recovery, they unexpectedly show symptoms again... Other symptoms of this disorder are a high awareness of diseases and medical terms, having multiple wounds caused by surgery and refusing to perform psychological evaluations.. In addition to deceiving people around, this disorder can put a lot of pressure on the treatment system... or even the desire to abuse drugs and suicide also go hand in hand... Exams... Symptoms of delusional disorder - Receiving care and attention by playing the role of a patient - Request surgery or invasive treatments - Faking or imitating the symptoms of the disease - Imposing physical symptoms on others - It is more common in women - Creating multiple wounds on the body surface - Deceiving doctors (even the most experienced ones) - Willingness to be hospitalized Factitious disorder in children: a hidden threat Vicarious Munchausen syndrome, in which parents or caregivers intentionally induce or exaggerate symptoms of illness in children, can have serious consequences for the child's physical and mental health.. Research shows that about 9-10% of children with this disease die due to the severity of the injuries.. Surroundings... Usually, after the deceptive behavior is revealed, these measures are reduced, but therapeutic and preventive intervention is still necessary.. When faced with suspicious physical symptoms such as cuts, unusual bruises or infectious diseases, it is important to review the medical history and assess the possibility of parental involvement in the occurrence of these symptoms... Bullying is associated with this disorder.... DSM-5 According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, people with delusional disorder intentionally fake physical or mental symptoms or even harm themselves in order to deceive others.. These behaviors are performed without obvious motivations, such as obtaining financial or social benefits. It does not.. Nor can these symptoms be given to others Disorders such as delusions or psychotic diseases attributed to.... For accurate diagnosis, clinical evaluations and specialized investigations are necessary to rule out the possibility of other mental problems... Treatment methods of delusion disorder Factitious disorder can be caused by **severe emotional problems** and therapy can help a person manage these problems.. If a person feels that they are experiencing symptoms of this disorder, seeing a therapist can be an effective step in improving their situation.. Mental health professionals usually focus on creating a supportive and compassionate therapeutic relationship, not blaming or judging others.. This is not a bad thing, especially when these needs are ignored or the therapist can Help up the way find effective ways to communicate these needs.. Also, the therapist may suggest that family members participate in the treatment process to help meet these needs.. In the treatment process, the person may be able to: Get the support you need to deal with past trauma or abuse....learn new ways to manage stress....make a self-care plan..... Practice how to effectively ask for emotional help.... treat serious mental health problems... they do not directly deal with treating delusional disorder.. conclusion Munchausen syndrome or delusional disorder is a serious challenge in the field of mental health that requires patience and deep understanding. The treatment of this disorder depends on the help of psychological specialists and the process may be long and complicated... If you or a loved one is affected by this disorder, know that treatment and recovery are possible... Just meet our counselors at Closeology Piroinz..

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