Better, Not Perfect Podcast

In this episode I describe the actions that I took to gain the attention of medical professionals and other caregivers around me. TW: Disordered eating, self-harm. 

In this episode I will discuss the onset of symptoms of Munchausen's at the age of 16. Content warning: self-harm.

Learn the basics about Munchausen's Syndrome. It is important to note that this is a disorder with limited information and resources due to a lack of openness patients have about sharing their experiences. 

In this episode I begin telling my story as an individual who developed Munchausen's Syndrome as an adolescent. I start by exploring my childhood where many experiences I had likely led to the development of this disorder. As a warning this episode does discuss disordered eating, sexual abuse and self-harm.

In this episode I will be discussing the term Favorite Person AKA "FP" as it relates to individuals living with Borderline Personality Disorder.

In this week's episode I answer a question that I have been asked a few times now.

In this episode I will discuss what I mean when I label myself as being in remission from Munchausen Syndrome. In order to destigmatize mental illness we must recognize the possibility for remission from these illnesses. 

Welcome to I Am Munchausen, a podcast made by an individual in remission from Munchausen Syndrome (also known as Factitious Disorder Imposed on Self). Through extensive psychotherapy I have been able to gain awareness of the unmet emotional needs of my unconscious that were driving this behavior and nurture myself, thus ending the need to seek external validation and support. Through telling my story I hope to provide insight into an illness that is still so misunderstood by society and the medical community. I will explore my childhood, the ways in which this disorder manifested itself and the treatment that has helped me. We do heal.