He's unraveling in real time.

[SalamanderSleeps]

51. We all know he's a pathological liar.

Here's some of things that make a person a pathological liar.

A pathological liar, also known as a compulsive or chronic liar, is someone who consistently lies without apparent reason or benefit and may lie even when the truth would serve them better.

Here are some common traits and conditions that may define a pathological liar:

1. Persistent lying: Pathological liars have a consistent and long-standing pattern of lying, often from childhood into adulthood.

2. Lack of guilt or remorse: They may not feel guilty or show remorse for their lies, even when confronted with the consequences.

3. Exaggeration: They tend to embellish stories and experiences to make themselves appear more impressive, successful, or important.

4. Unnecessary lying: They lie even when the truth would suffice or when there is no clear advantage to lying.

5. Manipulative behavior: Pathological liars may use their lies to manipulate others and gain control or advantage in various situations.

6. Fantasy-prone: They might have a tendency to create elaborate, fictional stories and believe them to be true.

7. Impulsivity: Pathological lying may be associated with impulsive behavior and difficulty in controlling their lies.

8. Attention-seeking: They lie to gain attention, sympathy, or admiration from others.

9. Inconsistent stories: Their lies may frequently change, leading to discrepancies and contradictions in their narratives.

10. Lack of self-awareness: Some pathological liars may not recognize their lying behavior and genuinely believe their lies.

11. Low self-esteem: Despite their lies, they may have low self-esteem and use lying as a coping mechanism to protect their self-image.

12. Defensive behavior: When confronted about their lies, they may become defensive and deny their deceitful behavior.

13. Relationship issues: Pathological lying can lead to trust issues and strained relationships with family, friends, and colleagues.

14. Comorbidity: Pathological lying can be associated with other mental health conditions, such as narcissistic personality disorder, histrionic personality disorder, or borderline personality disorder.

15. Lack of empathy: They may struggle to understand or empathize with the impact their lies have on others.

I'm thinking you might be on to something here.

I think it's pretty safe to say he's seriously ill.