You cant do anything really to prevent it ,just remember take everything with a grain of salt .Most of the people you meet on the Internet are great but remember we don't know each other .So just beware and careful try to keep your personal info to a minimum and you will be fine :)
Wow that's sad! How can u find thoses people and how do u make sure they don't do it again. I really hope they done ruin it for the rest of us like me who actually needs help. It's sad
You can pick them out and yes it does happen here.
I'm amazed I never thought anyone would do something like this,I suppose it takes all kinds to make a world,I suppose if someone is that desperate for attention then they do have a problem that needs to be addressed,but how do you pick the ones that aren't being truthful,hopefully there isn't anyone like that on medhelp.
Denise
I agree.. this is the sad thing about this illness.. it consumes them much like addiction does.. everyone who loves them suffers as their life passes them buy because they are consumed with these impulses but deep down they know the truth as we all do and the guilt I'm sure eats away at their spirit.. my mom had something such as this but she put the illness on my daughter.. although she has turners syndrome she told peps things that would gain her attention as the grandmother that were not true.. it is very sad.. they also usually lie very easily as if breathing.. I believe it comes with the illness..
My mouth just dropped when i read this!!! It is sad cuz usually everyone but the persons doing this realize it.
Its very sad but not surpising we have had a few people to end up not being what or who we thought they were .I feel bad and hope people get help .I am sure the biggest problem is people dont relize they have a problem think its harmless until its way out of control