Liars Anonymous Community Group
A support group to provide those with a compulsive addiction to lie a place to share hope, strength and courage with others like them; solve our common problem and help others with a compulsion to lie. We aren't alone!
Hi, I'm a compulsive liar but my lies aren't to hide bad things or decieve people, just to not hurt them and for not think any different of me than they already do. However, by doing this it always backfires and does the opposite of what I am out to achieve. After the lie is told I always feel guilt and do end up telling the truth in the end but by that point the damage is done. I really want the freedom of being honest 100% of the time and gain the trust close to me again and for them never to doubt my word. I do feel it is down to low self-esteem and would really like some help on how to move forward with this
I encourage you to read thru responses to people's posts and find ideas that are helpful for you and your situation.
One thing I've noticed is lying to myself always seemed to precede my lying to others. Start by trying to be honest with yourself, and expound on this experience from that starting point. Keep a journal, and seek counseling.
Good luck.