Tag: mythomania

November 21, 2025 / Mohammed looti

PATHOLOGICAL LYING

Introduction and Definition of Pathological Lying Pathological lying, often referred to in clinical literature as pseudologia fantastica or mythomania, represents a profound and persistent pattern of deception that extends far beyond the typical, socially motivated fibs encountered in everyday life. It is fundamentally defined as a continual, compulsive propensity to tell lies that are frequently […]

October 9, 2025 / Mohammed looti

MYTHOMANIA

Mythomania: Pseudologia Fantastica and Pathological Lying The Core Definition of Mythomania Mythomania, formally known as Pseudologia Fantastica, is a complex psychiatric phenomenon characterized by the chronic, persistent, and compulsive tendency to fabricate elaborate and complex false stories. These fabrications are not simply everyday lies told to avoid minor inconvenience or gain small, immediate benefits; rather, […]