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How can I stop being a compulsive liar?

Profile: SpnLove16
SpnLove16 on Mar 30, 2018
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Start be believing in yourself! The Truth will set you free. Before you lie ask your self this question. Why do you lie? When you lie does it really help you?
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Profile: tiredsnail
tiredsnail on Mar 31, 2018
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Stay true to yourself and to others, and it will help you become more of an honest person and understand who you truly are.
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Anonymous on Apr 6, 2018
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Never forget who you are. Do you want to be like that? Acceptance is key, and acknowledging the fact that you want to change. That itself will prompt something, and hopefully you’ll change yourself. Otherwise, just watch what you say, knowing and understanding your feelings.
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Anonymous on Apr 22, 2018
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Firstly, try to accept what you have done, and what you are doing. Try to figure out why you lie, and what you can do to stop and kill the root.
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saintmccallister on May 18, 2018
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By being forthcoming with yourself and understanding that you are doing something that is not only hurting others, but also yourself.
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Anonymous on Jun 20, 2018
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My sister was a compulsive liar when I was younger. After a while, it was hard to believe even every day things, like what she had for breakfast. I suggest you get a small notepad or put a note in your phone. If its well known that you are a liar, take time after a lie to say "That's not what I meant." and then tell them the truth. Start small and after a while, you'll notice lying isn't an instinct anymore. Good luck.
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Anonymous on Jul 18, 2018
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Well firstly, you have to be honest with yourself and set some consequences to help your habits. Also, be kind to yourself. This is hard to overcome in a short period of time.
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Anonymous on Jul 28, 2018
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I’ve had struggles with lying. The best way I’ve found to overcome it is creating a system that will help you. For example, if there’s a piece of clothing I want to splurge on- If I lie, I don’t get to buy it. Hopefully this helps! Best of luck!
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Anonymous on Aug 23, 2018
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Compulsive lying is something that a lot of people can suffer from, especially if their family or social surroundings have meant they have to be more secretive or closed off. Before speaking, take a moment to reflect on what words you are saying and what impact they may have. It can be very hard at first because you come to instinctively deny accusations or make things up that twist or are far from the truth. However, making an effort to think and reflect can really give you a great impact and hopefully you might start to find yourself lying less and less. If you feel you're compulsively lying because of another issue, don't be afraid to seek help/guidance! Hope this helps!
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Anonymous on Sep 9, 2018
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You need to think about why you lie. What benefit and what are the effects of your lies- ultimately lies are just not worth it in the end it's much more freeing to just be truthful. Compulsive lies usually end up twisted and complicated ending in somebody getting hurt. If you think about the outcome of the lie before you tell it, hopefully you'll realise that the benefits do not actually out way the uselessness and stress of lying. It can destroy trust and relationships so quickly over small and silly lies that just aren't needed. Think before you speak :-)
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