Situation · Yourself

“I lie even when I don't need to”

What could be going on

Lies easily without discomfort: Lying easily fits; check whether it brings discomfort or none.

Shame: Lies can hide a self you feel ashamed of; check what the lies are covering.

Impression management: Fits if the lies polish how you look; check whether they happen mostly with certain people.

Fawn response: Lies to avoid anger fit; check whether truth felt dangerous at home.

Punitiveness schema: Fits if mistakes were harshly punished, so lying felt safer; check how errors were treated at home.

ADHD in adults: Impulsive, unplanned lies can come with ADHD; check whether you blurt them before thinking.

In the last small lie, what was I trying to protect, my image or something else?
What do I feel in the second before I lie?