Compulsive Lying
Possible Buried Feelings
Shameimage managementavoidancefear of judgmentunworthinessfear of exposure
Possible Buried Beliefs
- “The truth about me isn't enough.”
- “If they knew, they'd leave.”
- “I have to manage what they see.”
Healing Notes
Emotion Link offers these as possible associations to explore, not causes or diagnoses. Possible purpose or secondary gain: the story may protect a self-image and avoid the shame of being seen plainly.
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