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!

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pablita2 05/16/2008

Is lying like other addictions? Can one stop just by making the conscious, present choice everyday, like in other addictions, to stay lie free?

deleted_user 09/09/2008

Of course it can be like any other addiction one may have. It may not have similar consequences because of the different habits and addictions but it can become a serious issue and effect our whole lives. We really need to stay on top of it. We need to consciously think about what comes out of our mouth. I also believe that we need to also actually think about the outcome of what we are about to say. I think that can help us the goals we make too.

Ister 12/15/2008

Do You see any difference? I'm not talking about chemical addictions like drugs, alcohol or nicotine. But think about gambling, compulsive shopping or so. There is nothing else than our mind that actually "forces" us to do so. But we still can't simply control it.
Yes, I strongly believe all one needs to stop lying is a concious choice. I always know WHEN I lie. So I know the difference between truth and false. All I have to do is to CHOOSE.
On the other hand - like with other addictions - fo me doing right isn't a "natural" behavior. I have to think about my words not to lie. That's why I believe that like in other addictions - one have to control himself all the time... But - it is possible.

deleted_user 01/17/2009

Has anyone tried Gamblers Anonymous or other groups to help with this issue? There seem to be a lack of groups dedicated to this specific problem?

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