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How can i stop compulsively lying?

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Get help: You can't do italone. The first step is recognizing you have a problem. Now you have to start counselling to help you come up with strategies to stop lying. Call your doctor and ask for a referral to a psychologist.

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/8/2016

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