Introduction
Munchausen syndrome by Proxy is considered a mental illness because of the implications that this disorder is tied to extreme emotional issues. The illness is described as being when an adult has something that is referred to as FDIA or fictitious disorder imposed on another. What happens is the adult is affected by the mental disorder FDIA to a point where he or she will make up a story about the person that they are caring for (usually asserting sickness). Normally this happens with adults who are caring for children and normally they are six or younger but in Continue reading...