I expected that and posted predictions that we would not hear any childhood stories about her being cruel to friends , family or even animals. In fact, she would be seen as highly compassionate and concerned for others.
That ^^^ corroborates with the behaviours of other 'killer caretakers ' like B Allit.
Factitious Disorder By Proxy ---[Imposed upon another]
FDIA is a type of factitious disorder —
a mental health condition where the person lies about the medical conditions of someone they care for in order to earn praise and attention. They often create those conditions themselves.
Learn about factitious disorder imposed on another (FDIA) from the Cleveland Clinic. Find out about this mental illness, including symptoms, treatment and more.
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What are the symptoms of factitious disorder imposed on another (FDIA)?
An adult with FDIA often will not leave the bedside of their child or person they’re caring for. They’ll also discuss in detail the symptoms and care that’s been provided. This is typically used as evidence that he or she is a good caretaker and is doing a thorough job.
If the symptoms go away when the patient is in the hospital, they’ll likely return when the caretaker with FDIA is alone with the child at home.
Some other possible warning signs of FDIA can include:
- The child or dependent person having a history of many hospitalizations. Often, there will also be a strange set of symptoms.
- The child or dependent person’s symptoms generally being reported by the mother (or other caretaker with FDIA) and not being witnessed by hospital staff.
- The child or dependent person’s condition and symptoms not matching the results of diagnostic tests.
- The child or dependent person’s condition improving in the hospital, but the symptoms recurring once they go home.
- Blood in lab samples not matching the blood of the child or dependent person.
- The child or dependent person possibly having signs of chemicals in the blood, stool or urine.
There might also be a history of one or more unusual illnesses or deaths of children in the family.
What are the complications of factitious disorder imposed on another (FDIA)?
Factitious disorder imposed on another can lead to serious short- and long-term complications, including:
- Continued abuse.
- Multiple hospitalizations.
- Death of the victim.
Considered a form of child abuse, FDIA is a criminal offense.