02/12/2025
✨ When Illness Becomes an Identity — Understanding Munchausen Syndrome
Not all cries for help look the same.
Some arrive disguised as symptoms, hospital visits, or medical stories that never truly add up.
Munchausen Syndrome is a rare psychological condition where a person deliberately fakes or exaggerates illness — not for money, but for emotional safety, validation, or the deep need to feel cared for.
Behind the behaviour is often unmet emotional pain — childhood trauma, neglect, or a long history of feeling unseen.
At SFCT, we approach this with compassion, not blame.
Healing begins when a person feels safe enough to explore the emotional wounds beneath the behaviour — gently, slowly, and without judgment.
Swipe through to learn the signs, causes, and supportive therapies that help individuals rebuild trust, self-worth, and emotional grounding.
If you or someone you know is struggling with emotional or behavioural patterns that feel overwhelming, remember — help exists, healing exists, and you don’t have to walk the journey alone. 💛
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