News of Impulse-Control Disorders

My sister is constantly lying. The first time I remember her lying like this was in Jr. High when she told some of the kids she went to school with that we had baby poodles that we were bottle feeding & giving away. She gave out our phone number to the kids 7 the parents called wanting to get one of these dogs. She told numerous lies like this after that. Then things started getting ...

Hi. My name is Kevin Hoffman and I'm writing a story for Men's Health magazine about Intermittent Explosive Disorder. I'm looking for people who would be able to share their stories to help raise awareness about this psychological affliction. If you're interested, please email me at Hoffman2000@hotmail.com.

Kevin

"fear is what strangles us when we have nowhere else to go"

I admit it. I am a compulsive liar. I have known this for quite a long time now yet I don't know how to deal with this problem that is slowly destroying my life.

It is true that I admit my problem, the only thing is I don't know how to face it. I've been so used to wiggling out of situations that ...

I lie just that the few people around me dont think Im the complete loser that I am. I dont really exaggerate and say like outlandish things but i lie like oh i went out with these people and am going out with this girl. THats just to make me seem normal to them. If they knew the truth it would be really embarassing to me to see what im really like.

Thats one. The ...

Here is where I will be posting the information I have found that will help people who are trying to change along the way. I have found books, counseling, therapy information, and other means of help in my search to help change myself. I will post these things here, and hope that everyone who needs it uses it to get help for themselves.

Let me first start off with a book I found that helps ...

I have been a liar my entire life. I think I would have continued for to be if I hadn't been caught. I recently hurt someone that I cared deeply for because of a web of lies that I created. At first I was only upset because I was caught. Now I realize that I have a problem and I need to fix it. Though I'm not sure how. I tell myslef that I need ...

I have 9 years recovery from alcoholism. I was in a store and noticed nail scissors in my purse. I stole a bunch of stuff I can't even wear. I was caught. I have a lawyer, I'm 44 years old, no prior offenses. Charged with two felonies. The plea date - I'm guilty so I will do a plea bargain in 21 nov. I have a security clearance. I'm scared to death and will have ...

my boyfriend is a marine stationed in iraq for the nest 6 months and i just found out a huge lie he told me before he left, the only problem is i can talk about it with him until he returns because i dont want to upset him while he is "over there." Reguardless of what happens I still care about him and I want him home safe so I cant have him worrying about ...

Oops im in big trouble now. Lying is stupid. I wish i'd never lied.

I came to these forums thinking that they are meant as a support forum, where people with like disorders gather to try and better one another. As I read the replies of some many coward "Guest," hiding behind their anonymity, bashing these people, myself included, who are trying to seek help, I find it discouraging. I am suprised that anyone at all comes back and tries to find the help they asked for by signing ...