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You hit the nail on the head: attention. It could also be, like you said, a personality disorder. Sometimes they view being sick as the only way they will be seen and worthy of validation (usually a mindset that results from neglectful parents). Sometimes it's financial gain. Sometimes it's to get on disability or a little leeway at school or work. Sometimes it's to manipulate another person into staying with them.but when it's someone who isn't famous, who just wants help, why would they bother faking? (other than attention, maybe.)
As for your other question, I... kind of already covered it... DID is self reported mostly (and again, faked on site). But with PDs you have these big things that a person doesn't just fake for the moment. It's hard to get away with being a heroin addict when you're inpatient for it. Same for being in jail. Essentially, you have solid proof from outside sources for a person's behavior. Nurses, guards, etc can all provide more perspective. When a person is inpatient, they've got a binder that all the nurses fill with observations for the doctor. They'll note about how the patient interacts with their roommates or how they participate in groups or if they fight with the staff. It's easier to note inconsistencies. This is why these more popular munchies get caught, because more people are there to witness their slip ups.
Well thank god for that.im well aware my imaginary friends arent real![]()