A psychiatrist explains the motivation behind Munchausens syndrome, also known as factitious illness, where someone pretends to be ill or causes symptoms in .\r<br>\r<br>What is factitious disorder? Factitious disorder is a condition where someone acts as if they have an illness in order to experience the sick role. Subscribe .\r<br>\r<br>Diagnosis of Munchausen is difficult, as people with the mental condition are adept at faking illness. Get the facts now. \r<br>\r<br>Munchausens by proxy video (by Jared L. Christopher)
