Munchausen By Proxy?

A CASE FOR FAUCI BEING A ‘MUNCHAUSEN SYNDROME BY PROXY’ KIND OF GUY

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If you’ve ever heard of the psychological disorder Munchausen Syndrome, you have probably also heard of a related disorder called Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy, defined as

a mental health problem in which a caregiver makes up or causes an illness or injury in a person under his or her care…Most of the time when you hear news stories about Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy, it’s because a caregiver is caught deliberately injuring a child or other vulnerable person, such as an elder or someone who is disabled.

But what if the syndrome also affects public health officials — including the person leading the U.S. response to COVID-19, Dr. Anthony Fauci?

Does that sound preposterous to you?

“Normal” people are horrified by stories of Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy.

It seems unfathomable. Why would a caregiver deliberately injure a child?

But for people prone to Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy behaviors, there are compelling psychological payoffs:

In addition, caregivers with the syndrome don’t think they’re doing anything wrong. Per the CS Mott Children’s Hospital article, people with this condition don’t see their behavior as harmful. They are literally delusional.

Where things get tricky is catching such a person “red-handed.” Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy people are notoriously good at deceiving others, including healthcare providers, family members, and friends.

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