Coronation Street - Current Episode Discussion - V

[Son of Cain]

It's his father and Curtis is suffering from Factitious Disorder, a serious mental disorder in which the person feigns a serious illness. Both his father and doctor have been trying to get him to get treated for the disorder but he has so far refused.

So he is aware that he is not ill, and that the medication he is taking is just multi- vitamins. But when he argues with the doctor that he is serious unwell, that is what confuses me, does he actually believe he is ill at that point.

[parkerman]

So he is aware that he is not ill, and that the medication he is taking is just multi- vitamins. But when he argues with the doctor that he is serious unwell, that is what confuses me, does he actually believe he is ill at that point.

That's difficult to answer. Yes, he knows he is not really ill, but Factitious Disorder (FD) is a very serious mental condition. To give a not very good analogy - it's like someone being depressed; they know they are depressed but they can't just snap out of it. There are many possible underlying causes for FD (trauma, need for attention and depression amongst them) and you probably need to get at the cause before being able to treat the condition itself.

[lizann]

was surprised to see billy and paul on good terms

[parkerman]

This whole absurd standing for Council nonsense is going to drive me potty!

[lizann]

This whole absurd standing for Council nonsense is going to drive me potty!

you should run

[Snagglepus]

Is Max cured now or is he still taking medication?

[Perdita]

Is Max cured now or is he still taking medication?

ADHD cannot be prevented or cured. He would need to take medication for the rest of his life and get behaviour therapy.

[Dennis tanner]

ADHD cannot be prevented or cured. He would need to take medication for the rest of his life and get behaviour therapy.

His Aunty Rebecca would be totally annoyed by his sudden character change ( and herad change) . Perhaps he has caught David Platitis

[lizann]

emma forgave quickly

[Dennis tanner]

emma forgave quickly

The advice from his father was totally ignored.