EPISODE · Jun 2, 2023 · 43 MIN
Guide to Munchausen’s Syndrome and Munchausen’s by Proxy
from The Unconventional Therapists’ Guide to Nothing · host Dave and Greg
Send us a textMünchausen syndrome, or as its now known, factitious disorder causes a sufferer to repeatedly seek medical attention for falsified, exaggerated, or self inflicted Illness. Munchausen by proxy in most cases is abuse. Munchausen by proxy is Munchausen imposed on another, children being the most common victim. Join Dave and Greg as they unpack this phenomenon and try to better understand Munchausen and decide whether or not this should be considered a mental Illness, or if it’s som...
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Send us a textMünchausen syndrome, or as its now known, factitious disorder causes a sufferer to repeatedly seek medical attention for falsified, exaggerated, or self inflicted Illness. Munchausen by proxy in most cases is abuse. Munchausen by proxy is Munchausen imposed on another, children being the most common victim. Join Dave and Greg as they unpack this phenomenon and try to better understand Munchausen and decide whether or not this should be considered a mental Illness, or if it’s som...
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