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SYSK Selects: How Munchausen Syndrome Works

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Munchausen Syndrome

Munchausen syndrome is not just a lie. It's usually very specific like they say that any symptom that can't be proven medically is what they'll usually use. The problem is if you're faking these three symptoms and the nitroglycerin doesn't have any effect that you raise some red flags for your physician or nurse. People will also physically inflict harm upon themselves. Injecting yourself with toxins, tainting your urine samples. Taking medications you shouldn't be taking. Or just poisoning yourself in any way, shape or form.

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