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I am a compulsive liar. i exaggerate everything. how can i stop? it just started after my dad died a year ago. what caused this change? is it serious
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Psychologist/therapy: Need a qualified professional to help you to determine why you do this as well as what can be done to stop.
Answered 10/4/2016
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Yes: Yes. This is serious. In my humble opinion, you are reacting badly to your father's death and this could last for years - with or without therapy. However - therapy is likely to shorten your destructive path. I'm so very sorry for your loss. You are not a bad person for reacting like this - most people have some sort of serious reaction to losing a parent. You are in my thoughts...
Answered 9/28/2016
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