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To: average joe who wrote (6884)	2/28/2001 9:57:22 AM
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cyberpsych.com Re: Compulsive Lying Re: depression with psychotic symptoms From: Date: 20 Jun 2000 Time: 02:06:02 Remote Name: proxy2-external.srst1.fl.home.com Comments From: Rob Sarmiento, Ph.D. Date: 20 Sep 1997 Time: 13:15:45 Remote Name: max4004-56k-78.pdq.net Comments Thanks for the post. I guess we can add to my answer for the previous post that some people lie out of shame or embarrassment. I suspect that the reason for this is that you place too much importance on what others think of you. People often base or sense of worth or self-esteem on the opinions of others, so it is quite common to think that way. However, that belief makes you easily embarrassed and probably shy and fearful of taking a chance socially. This may also lead you to put yourself down, like thinking of yourself as a dork. Once you get over the idea that you need approval, while still wanting it, you will realize that you can change whatever dorky behaviors you have had in the past. If someone doesn't like you for who you are, that is their problem. Not everyone will like you, no matter how cool you are, nor will nobody like you no matter how uncool. The problem with this kind of lying is that it keeps you from having any real intimacy because few people get a chance to really know you. You might want to try some of my self-help tools. For example, ask yourself what is the worst that can happen if you tell the truth. You might also want to consider getting a few sessions of cognitive-behavioral therapy to help you learn how to manage your feelings. Good luck and let me know how it goes.