Posted by sdb on November 24, 2006, at 7:48:31
In reply to Munchausen by Internet, posted by notfred on November 24, 2006, at 0:47:43
Karl Friedrich Hieronymus Freiherr von Münchhausen - diagnosis is difficult. I remember too many cases of paying not enough attention for patients seeking essentially for help.
sdb
> http://www.selfhelpmagazine.com/articles/chronic/faking.html
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> "Perhaps the most important lesson is that, while most people visiting support groups are honest, all members must balance empathy with circumspection. Group members should be especially careful about basing their own health care decisions on uncorroborated information supplied in groups. When Munchausen by Internet seems likely, it is best to have a small number of established members gently, empathically, and privately question the author of the dubious posts. Even though the typical response is vehement denial regardless of the strength of the evidence, the author typically will eventually disappear from the group. Remaining members may need to enlist help in processing their feelings, ending any bickering or blaming, and refocusing the group on its original laudable goal."
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