Münchausen syndrome

Münchausen Syndrome is a type of mental disorder where a person pretends to be sick or injured. They may make up symptoms, take medicines that they don’t need, or even hurt themselves to make it look like they are ill. People with this disorder are looking for attention and sympathy from other people. Treatment for Münchausen Syndrome includes talk therapy, where a person talks with a therapist about their feelings, and medication to help with any other mental health problems the person might have.