mental health disorders
Factitious Disorder Imposed on Self
Treatment
No clearly effective treatments There are no clearly effective treatments. If people are treated for the disorder that they are faking, they may temporarily feel relief but then typically report additional symptoms and demand further treatments. An important part of treatment is for doctors to avoid doing unnecessary tests and treatments. Psychotherapy , particularly cognitive-behavioral therapy, may help. It focuses on changing the thinking and behavior of the person. It may also help the person identify and work on underlying issues that are causing the disorder. 