# Factitious Disorder

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Podcast: [THE LATEST CRAZE: A Forensic Analysis of Pop Culture](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-latest-craze-a-forensic-analysis-of-pop-culture-7046151)
Published: 2025-03-10T17:24:55+00:00
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## Resource

Formerly known as "Munchhausen Syndrome,” Factitious Disorder is the name of a particularly tricky condition in which people believe they are sick, and use their fictitious illness for personal benefit. In the case of the two real-world characters featured in “Apple Cider Vinegar” (Netflix) and “Scamanda,” (ABC/Hulu) we’ll see how sometimes those suffering from this condition leverage it with malicious intent, creating scams and scandals that wind up hurting others, and eventually, themselves. Additional Information and Links: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/factitious-disorder/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20356034 Music by ROSSER This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thelatestcrazepodcast.substack.com

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