How do you deal with Narcissistic Personality Disorder?
Q. Costly therapy aside, how would one handle a person who appears to have classic narcissistic personality disorder? Do you entertain their narcissism, or do you try to 'correct' them, if you will, little by little day by day?
Asked by Will of the D - Sun Jun 28 03:30:07 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. "Health care professionals must convey a feeling of respect and acknowledge the patient's sense of self-importance so that the patient can reestablish a coherent sense of self, but they must at the same time avoid reinforcing either pathologic grandiosity (which may contribute to denial of illness) or weakness (which frightens the patient). An initial approach of support followed by step-by-step confrontation of the patient's vulnerabilities may enable the patient to deal with the implications of illness with feelings of greater subjective strength. The increased self-confidence may reduce the patient's need to attack the health care team in a misguided effort at psychologic self-preservation and eases the pressure to provide perfect care,… [cont.]
Answered by Gee - Sun Jun 28 03:48:19 2009
Q. Costly therapy aside, how would one handle a person who appears to have classic narcissistic personality disorder? Do you entertain their narcissism, or do you try to 'correct' them, if you will, little by little day by day?
Asked by Will of the D - Sun Jun 28 03:30:07 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. "Health care professionals must convey a feeling of respect and acknowledge the patient's sense of self-importance so that the patient can reestablish a coherent sense of self, but they must at the same time avoid reinforcing either pathologic grandiosity (which may contribute to denial of illness) or weakness (which frightens the patient). An initial approach of support followed by step-by-step confrontation of the patient's vulnerabilities may enable the patient to deal with the implications of illness with feelings of greater subjective strength. The increased self-confidence may reduce the patient's need to attack the health care team in a misguided effort at psychologic self-preservation and eases the pressure to provide perfect care,… [cont.]
Answered by Gee - Sun Jun 28 03:48:19 2009
How do you deal with someone who has a Narcissistic Personality Disorder?
Q. HELP!!! I work for a man who I swear has a Narcissistic Personality Disorder. Every "symptom" fits him perfectly! I can't just up and quit until I have something else in line. I have tried everything I can think of and nothing works. Does anyone have any advice on how to deal with someone like this? At least until something better comes along.
Asked by Bear - Thu Jan 25 14:11:48 2007 - - 11 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Just focus on yourself and do the best you can. Probably judging him the way you do magnifies the problem. Maybe he has other issues with you and doesn't see you doing your job well.
Answered by the Boss - Thu Jan 25 14:16:11 2007
Q. HELP!!! I work for a man who I swear has a Narcissistic Personality Disorder. Every "symptom" fits him perfectly! I can't just up and quit until I have something else in line. I have tried everything I can think of and nothing works. Does anyone have any advice on how to deal with someone like this? At least until something better comes along.
Asked by Bear - Thu Jan 25 14:11:48 2007 - - 11 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Just focus on yourself and do the best you can. Probably judging him the way you do magnifies the problem. Maybe he has other issues with you and doesn't see you doing your job well.
Answered by the Boss - Thu Jan 25 14:16:11 2007
Who first discovered Narcissistic Personality Disorder?
Q. I'm doing a research paper on narcissistic personality disorder, and I can find a lot of websites with people who have done research on it and everything, but I specifically need to know who discovered it, or first named the disorder, and when. Or if anyone knows of any specific websites where I could find this information. Thank you for any help you can give me.
Asked by Peyyyton - Sun Nov 8 17:46:12 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Hi: The answer is a bit complicated depending on exactly what you are looking for. If you are looking for the modern clinical diagnosis, as defined by the DSM-IV, the award would probably go to Drs. Otto Kernberg or Heinz Kohut. Below is an excerpt from wikipedia. The term "narcissistic personality structure" was introduced by Kernberg in 1967 and "narcissistic personality disorder" first proposed by Kohut in 1968, used to describe a long term organized characterological functioning defined as a personality disorder. Kohut included NPD in his diagnostic spectrum of primary self-disorders in 1978. He differentiated between "narcissistic personality disorder" with hypochondria, depression, hypersensitivity and lack of enthusiasm/zest and… [cont.]
Answered by YA Junkie - Mon Nov 9 03:48:10 2009
Q. I'm doing a research paper on narcissistic personality disorder, and I can find a lot of websites with people who have done research on it and everything, but I specifically need to know who discovered it, or first named the disorder, and when. Or if anyone knows of any specific websites where I could find this information. Thank you for any help you can give me.
Asked by Peyyyton - Sun Nov 8 17:46:12 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Hi: The answer is a bit complicated depending on exactly what you are looking for. If you are looking for the modern clinical diagnosis, as defined by the DSM-IV, the award would probably go to Drs. Otto Kernberg or Heinz Kohut. Below is an excerpt from wikipedia. The term "narcissistic personality structure" was introduced by Kernberg in 1967 and "narcissistic personality disorder" first proposed by Kohut in 1968, used to describe a long term organized characterological functioning defined as a personality disorder. Kohut included NPD in his diagnostic spectrum of primary self-disorders in 1978. He differentiated between "narcissistic personality disorder" with hypochondria, depression, hypersensitivity and lack of enthusiasm/zest and… [cont.]
Answered by YA Junkie - Mon Nov 9 03:48:10 2009
Are the mental illnesses Narcissistic Personality Disorder and Psychotic Depression related?
Q. I have a close relative who has been diagnosed with Psychotic Depression. In my research, he seems to have all the symptoms of Narcissistic Personality Disorder. I was wondering if they are related.
Asked by AytymnRain - Sun Nov 9 07:35:46 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. One can have both of them especially if they think highly of themselves and get "put down" a lot.
Answered by Mad Mac - Sun Nov 9 13:50:06 2008
Q. I have a close relative who has been diagnosed with Psychotic Depression. In my research, he seems to have all the symptoms of Narcissistic Personality Disorder. I was wondering if they are related.
Asked by AytymnRain - Sun Nov 9 07:35:46 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. One can have both of them especially if they think highly of themselves and get "put down" a lot.
Answered by Mad Mac - Sun Nov 9 13:50:06 2008
How come there are so few people with narcissistic personality disorder ?
Q. Narcissistic personality disorder works very effectively, for the narcissist. It is like a scorched earth policy. Typically destroying evidence. beautiful answers, peeps. thanks.
Asked by paladin - Wed Nov 15 04:12:44 2006 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. They just haven't been diagnosed with that particular disorder. Kinda like people who obsess over other people with narcissistic personality disorder... THEY haven't yet been diagnosed with OCD. plrr
Answered by Angry C - Wed Nov 15 07:36:05 2006
Q. Narcissistic personality disorder works very effectively, for the narcissist. It is like a scorched earth policy. Typically destroying evidence. beautiful answers, peeps. thanks.
Asked by paladin - Wed Nov 15 04:12:44 2006 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. They just haven't been diagnosed with that particular disorder. Kinda like people who obsess over other people with narcissistic personality disorder... THEY haven't yet been diagnosed with OCD. plrr
Answered by Angry C - Wed Nov 15 07:36:05 2006
Is the "office powerpath" or other person with narcissistic personality disorder, and ordinary person "to?
Q. within an automorphism" ? If there is an "office powerpath" or other person with narcissistic personality disorder on the job, does any work being done there have a proper pedigree ? Or is the pedigree made improper by the presence of the "office powerpath" or other person with narcissistic personality disorder ?
Asked by The Path I Choose - Thu Jul 9 05:48:04 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. No, but pedigree is not evrything.
Answered by shybabe1986 - Thu Jul 9 06:02:51 2009
Q. within an automorphism" ? If there is an "office powerpath" or other person with narcissistic personality disorder on the job, does any work being done there have a proper pedigree ? Or is the pedigree made improper by the presence of the "office powerpath" or other person with narcissistic personality disorder ?
Asked by The Path I Choose - Thu Jul 9 05:48:04 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. No, but pedigree is not evrything.
Answered by shybabe1986 - Thu Jul 9 06:02:51 2009
What are the characteristics of Narcissistic Personality Disorder?
Q. I think I know someone with this personality disorder. However, just in case, I wanted to ask other people about this - especially people who had first-hand encounters with this disorder in their interpersonal relationships.
Asked by helper725 - Wed Jun 2 01:56:09 2010 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. heres the best answer I have for narcissistic people.Belives that he or she is special and unique and can only be understood by or should assicate with other speical people . Has a sense of entilement unresonable expections in other words you can never please a narcisistic person. lacks empathy is unwilling or idenify with feelings and needs of others. often envious of others or others are envious of them.
Answered by Ruby - Wed Jun 2 02:14:32 2010
Q. I think I know someone with this personality disorder. However, just in case, I wanted to ask other people about this - especially people who had first-hand encounters with this disorder in their interpersonal relationships.
Asked by helper725 - Wed Jun 2 01:56:09 2010 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. heres the best answer I have for narcissistic people.Belives that he or she is special and unique and can only be understood by or should assicate with other speical people . Has a sense of entilement unresonable expections in other words you can never please a narcisistic person. lacks empathy is unwilling or idenify with feelings and needs of others. often envious of others or others are envious of them.
Answered by Ruby - Wed Jun 2 02:14:32 2010
Do people with narcissistic personality disorder even know they have it? or are they too *perfect* to look?
Q. I am dating someone that has been loosely diagnosed with Narcissistic Personality Disorder. It is pretty bad. I am wondering if these people even look at the fact that they have it? By loosely... I mean counselors have diagnosed this, not psychiatrists. He does not believe anyone.
Asked by wickeywickey - Thu Jul 17 21:12:45 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. First off, it's hard to be "loosely" diagnosed with a Personality Disorder. They are serious issues. However, speaking generally of Narcissistic Personality Disorder most people with this diagnosis do not believe that there is anything wrong with them. Instead, it is others who have the issues and fail to recognize it. So while they may have heard someone tell them they have the diagnosis, the short answer is no, they don't believe they have it.
Answered by Dr. D - Thu Jul 17 21:18:45 2008
Q. I am dating someone that has been loosely diagnosed with Narcissistic Personality Disorder. It is pretty bad. I am wondering if these people even look at the fact that they have it? By loosely... I mean counselors have diagnosed this, not psychiatrists. He does not believe anyone.
Asked by wickeywickey - Thu Jul 17 21:12:45 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. First off, it's hard to be "loosely" diagnosed with a Personality Disorder. They are serious issues. However, speaking generally of Narcissistic Personality Disorder most people with this diagnosis do not believe that there is anything wrong with them. Instead, it is others who have the issues and fail to recognize it. So while they may have heard someone tell them they have the diagnosis, the short answer is no, they don't believe they have it.
Answered by Dr. D - Thu Jul 17 21:18:45 2008
Is it hard to diagnose narcissistic personality disorder?
Q. Background story: I just looked up narcissistic personality disorder and my boyfriend fits almost perfectly in this category (he fits 6 criteria to a tee). We've been together for over 3 years and live together. He has other great qualities so I've been blind to his faults. Recently, I had to go to the ER (I slipped and fractured my ankle). When he came the ER, he did not show any empathy toward me. Instead, he started to talk about how my injury and pain was "nothing" compared to what he had to go through 2 year ago (he had appendicitis and had to get surgery). I just looked at him in disbelief. Why the heck was he talking about himself? I needed emotional support but he wasn't there for me. My mom was in the room with me so I didn't want… [cont.]
Asked by rockin - Sat Sep 1 18:51:28 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I would say that I think this disorder IS hard to diagnose. Most people are narcissistic to an extent, which is normal. It's when it becomes extreme (and interferes with the person's ability to adapt and function well in everyday life), and has been present since childhood onward, that it points toward a disorder. Has your boyfriend been this way his whole life? Or have these traits appeared around the time of the development of his depression and M.S.? There are a lot of factors to consider here. Probably only a psychologist could really diagnose this disorder accurately. The problems you've described him having (depression, M.S.) can certainly cause a person who has them to seem almost entirely self-focused. Depression especially… [cont.]
Answered by Cosmic Catastrophe - Sat Sep 1 20:08:59 2007
Q. Background story: I just looked up narcissistic personality disorder and my boyfriend fits almost perfectly in this category (he fits 6 criteria to a tee). We've been together for over 3 years and live together. He has other great qualities so I've been blind to his faults. Recently, I had to go to the ER (I slipped and fractured my ankle). When he came the ER, he did not show any empathy toward me. Instead, he started to talk about how my injury and pain was "nothing" compared to what he had to go through 2 year ago (he had appendicitis and had to get surgery). I just looked at him in disbelief. Why the heck was he talking about himself? I needed emotional support but he wasn't there for me. My mom was in the room with me so I didn't want… [cont.]
Asked by rockin - Sat Sep 1 18:51:28 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I would say that I think this disorder IS hard to diagnose. Most people are narcissistic to an extent, which is normal. It's when it becomes extreme (and interferes with the person's ability to adapt and function well in everyday life), and has been present since childhood onward, that it points toward a disorder. Has your boyfriend been this way his whole life? Or have these traits appeared around the time of the development of his depression and M.S.? There are a lot of factors to consider here. Probably only a psychologist could really diagnose this disorder accurately. The problems you've described him having (depression, M.S.) can certainly cause a person who has them to seem almost entirely self-focused. Depression especially… [cont.]
Answered by Cosmic Catastrophe - Sat Sep 1 20:08:59 2007
The opposite of narcissistic personality disorder?
Q. If someone has narcissistic personality disorder they tend to pair up with people who have traits opposing to their own so that this dynamic of highly intense and fluctuating feelings and emotions reinforces itself. Given these circumstances a person with narcissistic personality disorder would partner up with a person with what sort of psychological diagnosis/deficits?
Asked by UmAboutThat - Wed Jan 20 22:58:52 2010 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Borderline Personality Disorder people usually gravitate to narcissists.
Answered by unknown - Wed Jan 20 23:06:09 2010
Q. If someone has narcissistic personality disorder they tend to pair up with people who have traits opposing to their own so that this dynamic of highly intense and fluctuating feelings and emotions reinforces itself. Given these circumstances a person with narcissistic personality disorder would partner up with a person with what sort of psychological diagnosis/deficits?
Asked by UmAboutThat - Wed Jan 20 22:58:52 2010 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Borderline Personality Disorder people usually gravitate to narcissists.
Answered by unknown - Wed Jan 20 23:06:09 2010
How many of you men would be willing to marry a woman with narcissistic personality disorder?
Q. i have a friend who was just diagnosed with this.. she is beautiful but narcissistic about it.. you know, the "don't hate me because i'm beautiful" type.. there is no treatment or medication for it.. narcissism is an ingrained personality trait.
Asked by Eva - Sun Jun 14 17:46:50 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Aren't they ALL that way???
Answered by tallerfella - Sun Jun 14 17:52:30 2009
Q. i have a friend who was just diagnosed with this.. she is beautiful but narcissistic about it.. you know, the "don't hate me because i'm beautiful" type.. there is no treatment or medication for it.. narcissism is an ingrained personality trait.
Asked by Eva - Sun Jun 14 17:46:50 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Aren't they ALL that way???
Answered by tallerfella - Sun Jun 14 17:52:30 2009
Do i have a narcissistic personality disorder?serious question?
Q. I think by looking at my questions it pretty much says it all. Every day i post numerous questions asking if either i am good looking or if my flat is nice. Im being serious now,do i have narcissistic personality disorder?
Asked by Sarah - Mon Nov 30 07:56:39 2009 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Yes Anthony, you do...
Answered by Newton's Paws of Motion - Mon Nov 30 07:59:42 2009
Q. I think by looking at my questions it pretty much says it all. Every day i post numerous questions asking if either i am good looking or if my flat is nice. Im being serious now,do i have narcissistic personality disorder?
Asked by Sarah - Mon Nov 30 07:56:39 2009 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Yes Anthony, you do...
Answered by Newton's Paws of Motion - Mon Nov 30 07:59:42 2009
When a relationship is all about control is the person a sociopath or have narcissistic personality disorder?
Q. I am married to a man that is more my enemy than my husband that is supposed to love me. He has tried to make me feel inferior in the relationship but I realize there are deep issues he has that are all about control. I believe he has a personality disorder, not been diagnosed, but I've lived with him many years to know the pain he's caused. Hoping someone may have a similar experience to find out what is going on with this man.
Asked by sweetie - Sat Sep 26 14:19:25 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. For my part, I would say he suffers from insecurities. Most people develop insecurities as a child, usually from a controlling parent, who suffered the same fate. Ask about his childhood... hehe. Now, it's been my personal experience, that people with insecurities, are quick to put others down, in effect making themselves feel better, creating a feeling of dominance over others. It used to be that way with my father. You could only really agree with him. I loved him nonetheless, but we never had that bond. Throughout my childhood, I always felt like he thought I was his mortal enemy. It wasn't much fun back then. You should find that your hubby, won't stand for any criticism. In example, he might complain about how every ones criticizing… [cont.]
Answered by AnswerTheQuestion - Sat Sep 26 14:47:05 2009
Q. I am married to a man that is more my enemy than my husband that is supposed to love me. He has tried to make me feel inferior in the relationship but I realize there are deep issues he has that are all about control. I believe he has a personality disorder, not been diagnosed, but I've lived with him many years to know the pain he's caused. Hoping someone may have a similar experience to find out what is going on with this man.
Asked by sweetie - Sat Sep 26 14:19:25 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. For my part, I would say he suffers from insecurities. Most people develop insecurities as a child, usually from a controlling parent, who suffered the same fate. Ask about his childhood... hehe. Now, it's been my personal experience, that people with insecurities, are quick to put others down, in effect making themselves feel better, creating a feeling of dominance over others. It used to be that way with my father. You could only really agree with him. I loved him nonetheless, but we never had that bond. Throughout my childhood, I always felt like he thought I was his mortal enemy. It wasn't much fun back then. You should find that your hubby, won't stand for any criticism. In example, he might complain about how every ones criticizing… [cont.]
Answered by AnswerTheQuestion - Sat Sep 26 14:47:05 2009
Narcissistic Personality Disorder in high school?
Q. I'm in high school and i'm struggling with narcissistic personality disorder. It's really taking a tole on my friendships and my stress level. No one knows I have this, due to the fact I hide it well, but I don't want to slip and be portrayed as an elitist. Please give me your advice, as it will be much appreciated. Thank you.
Asked by Angel Vasquez - Sun Feb 14 21:40:11 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Why do you know that you have a narcistic disorder? If a psychologist told it to you, so he can help you. It would be helpful, if you describe your behavior in a specific situation. Many people have problems and no one notice it. Start to accept you like you are. The other should be similar for you.
Answered by unknown - Thu Feb 18 03:35:30 2010
Q. I'm in high school and i'm struggling with narcissistic personality disorder. It's really taking a tole on my friendships and my stress level. No one knows I have this, due to the fact I hide it well, but I don't want to slip and be portrayed as an elitist. Please give me your advice, as it will be much appreciated. Thank you.
Asked by Angel Vasquez - Sun Feb 14 21:40:11 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Why do you know that you have a narcistic disorder? If a psychologist told it to you, so he can help you. It would be helpful, if you describe your behavior in a specific situation. Many people have problems and no one notice it. Start to accept you like you are. The other should be similar for you.
Answered by unknown - Thu Feb 18 03:35:30 2010
What are the differences between Narcissistic Personality Disorder & Antisocial Personality Disorder?
Q. I have been studying both disorders & they seem to be extremely similar. Those with NPD seem to lack empathy for others & do not generally have remorse for their past actions as do those with APD & those with APD seem to be very arrogant & all about themselves like someone with NPD. So what how does a psychiatrist properly dianose this disorder? What guidelines do they have to go by to figure out with disorder the patient has? Basically, what is exactly is the difference?
Asked by Obama is not my president - Tue Jun 17 11:33:29 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. APD is more about flaunting laws and cultural rules. Like my client who says, "I don't see what's wrong with stealing from WalMart, after I've been in the store if feels like everything there is mine anyway." Antisocial P.D. isn't about being antisocial, they are often very social people, just don't think that laws apply to them. NPD has some of that, but are generally very arrogant, controlling, black/white and VERY intolerant of criticism or feedback. They are always right. They are the experts on everything. No one can teach them or treat them because they know more or better than you do. Zero empathy. It's all about them.
Answered by nyskiermom - Tue Jun 17 12:06:13 2008
Q. I have been studying both disorders & they seem to be extremely similar. Those with NPD seem to lack empathy for others & do not generally have remorse for their past actions as do those with APD & those with APD seem to be very arrogant & all about themselves like someone with NPD. So what how does a psychiatrist properly dianose this disorder? What guidelines do they have to go by to figure out with disorder the patient has? Basically, what is exactly is the difference?
Asked by Obama is not my president - Tue Jun 17 11:33:29 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. APD is more about flaunting laws and cultural rules. Like my client who says, "I don't see what's wrong with stealing from WalMart, after I've been in the store if feels like everything there is mine anyway." Antisocial P.D. isn't about being antisocial, they are often very social people, just don't think that laws apply to them. NPD has some of that, but are generally very arrogant, controlling, black/white and VERY intolerant of criticism or feedback. They are always right. They are the experts on everything. No one can teach them or treat them because they know more or better than you do. Zero empathy. It's all about them.
Answered by nyskiermom - Tue Jun 17 12:06:13 2008
Do you consider Narcissistic Personality Disorder to be a mental illness?
Q. I consider these people to be sick, but to me a mental illness is something you have no control over. Personality disorders are a way of life and thinking that is just more convenient to the disordered person.
Asked by Shallow Abyss - Sun Mar 7 23:14:13 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The DSM-IV (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual - IV, published in 2000) lists all personality disorders including Narcissistic Personality Disorder) as a psychological disorder and not a mental illness. Personality disorders are 'cured' by intense therapy and not by medications. Neuroleptic medications or psychogenic medications are prescribed to personality disorder sufferers in order to help manage some of their symtoms (eg. depression etc) and NOT the disorder itself. Yes these people may be considered 'unwell' or 'sick' but they are actually not suffering from a mental illness (although the WHO classified personality disorders as serious mental illnesses). Personality disorders are 'createdf' by trauma or past events in the person's… [cont.]
Answered by Becc McD - Sun Mar 7 23:53:07 2010
Q. I consider these people to be sick, but to me a mental illness is something you have no control over. Personality disorders are a way of life and thinking that is just more convenient to the disordered person.
Asked by Shallow Abyss - Sun Mar 7 23:14:13 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The DSM-IV (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual - IV, published in 2000) lists all personality disorders including Narcissistic Personality Disorder) as a psychological disorder and not a mental illness. Personality disorders are 'cured' by intense therapy and not by medications. Neuroleptic medications or psychogenic medications are prescribed to personality disorder sufferers in order to help manage some of their symtoms (eg. depression etc) and NOT the disorder itself. Yes these people may be considered 'unwell' or 'sick' but they are actually not suffering from a mental illness (although the WHO classified personality disorders as serious mental illnesses). Personality disorders are 'createdf' by trauma or past events in the person's… [cont.]
Answered by Becc McD - Sun Mar 7 23:53:07 2010
Are people who suffer from Narcissistic personality disorder, good or bad people?
Q. A friend of mine who studies phsycology told me that people who suffers from this mental disorder are in fact really great people. Is he right? i don't really know anything about mental diseases, so that's why im asking this Is there actually any famous guy who has this disorder?
Asked by Christopher II - Sun Mar 30 22:35:50 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. People with narcissistic personality disorder are very complex. Those closest to them (family, close friends) will tell you what a living hell the person with NPD creates for themselves and others, while the casual acquaintance (peer, client, colleague) will think the person with NPD is simply the greatest person ever. However, people who are keen on psychology or have someone like this in their life will more easily see through the mask of sanity. Those with NPD are also the most difficult to treat, since they are in such deep-rooted denial, they don't think anything is wrong.
Answered by tones - Sun Mar 30 22:50:04 2008
Q. A friend of mine who studies phsycology told me that people who suffers from this mental disorder are in fact really great people. Is he right? i don't really know anything about mental diseases, so that's why im asking this Is there actually any famous guy who has this disorder?
Asked by Christopher II - Sun Mar 30 22:35:50 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. People with narcissistic personality disorder are very complex. Those closest to them (family, close friends) will tell you what a living hell the person with NPD creates for themselves and others, while the casual acquaintance (peer, client, colleague) will think the person with NPD is simply the greatest person ever. However, people who are keen on psychology or have someone like this in their life will more easily see through the mask of sanity. Those with NPD are also the most difficult to treat, since they are in such deep-rooted denial, they don't think anything is wrong.
Answered by tones - Sun Mar 30 22:50:04 2008
What is narcissistic personality disorder and why does one become so?
Q. Would like to know specificially if these individuals are born narcissitic or whether it's a defense of some sort?
Asked by Stephanie C - Fri Jun 8 01:33:04 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Narcissistic PD is when individuals put others down in order to feel good about themselves --- so yes, it is a defense. They believe they are defective and in order to preserve their self-worth, they become narcissistic --- so they may blame others around or the world in order to defend themselves from what they actually think about themselves in that something is wrong with them. Also, it's usually because they have been treated as being very special as youngsters which is why they can't harbour the thought that they may not be so perfect after all. Hope this helps... Additionlly, if you want to understand the diagnostic criteria, I'd suggest looking up the DSM-IV-TR in the library. Good luck!
Answered by Psych_gal - Fri Jun 8 01:39:18 2007
Q. Would like to know specificially if these individuals are born narcissitic or whether it's a defense of some sort?
Asked by Stephanie C - Fri Jun 8 01:33:04 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Narcissistic PD is when individuals put others down in order to feel good about themselves --- so yes, it is a defense. They believe they are defective and in order to preserve their self-worth, they become narcissistic --- so they may blame others around or the world in order to defend themselves from what they actually think about themselves in that something is wrong with them. Also, it's usually because they have been treated as being very special as youngsters which is why they can't harbour the thought that they may not be so perfect after all. Hope this helps... Additionlly, if you want to understand the diagnostic criteria, I'd suggest looking up the DSM-IV-TR in the library. Good luck!
Answered by Psych_gal - Fri Jun 8 01:39:18 2007
Can Narcissistic Personality Disorder and Borderline Personality Disorder be present at the same time?
Q. Someone very close to me has been diagnosed with both. Do they usually run hand in hand? How are they different? The narcissism does not surprise me but the other diagnosis does. Thank you.
Asked by Marcjc - Wed Sep 17 13:13:13 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Yes, this is possible. This person is probably a victim of years of abuse, and of course, this will have an emotional effect on their personality, and how they cope for the rest of their adult life...
Answered by liddle_angel - Wed Sep 17 14:34:06 2008
Q. Someone very close to me has been diagnosed with both. Do they usually run hand in hand? How are they different? The narcissism does not surprise me but the other diagnosis does. Thank you.
Asked by Marcjc - Wed Sep 17 13:13:13 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Yes, this is possible. This person is probably a victim of years of abuse, and of course, this will have an emotional effect on their personality, and how they cope for the rest of their adult life...
Answered by liddle_angel - Wed Sep 17 14:34:06 2008
What are some cures for narcissistic personality disorder?
Q. I have it, and don't want it.
Asked by Scott Kardashian's Liver Says: - Wed Jul 28 11:02:11 2010 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Personality disorders are VERY hard to "cure", since the person with it tends to accept it an decides it can never change. However, since you don't want it, you have a decent chance of changing your attitude and what not. First, find a decent therapist or registered social worker who specializes in personality disorders (or not). Set up sessions for every week for about a few months. Stay focused on your goal. If you can't find one on google, then you should just ask your normal doctor, since they tend to have connections to other types of doctors. Really, it's a self control thing.
Answered by Trent - Wed Jul 28 11:05:25 2010
Q. I have it, and don't want it.
Asked by Scott Kardashian's Liver Says: - Wed Jul 28 11:02:11 2010 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Personality disorders are VERY hard to "cure", since the person with it tends to accept it an decides it can never change. However, since you don't want it, you have a decent chance of changing your attitude and what not. First, find a decent therapist or registered social worker who specializes in personality disorders (or not). Set up sessions for every week for about a few months. Stay focused on your goal. If you can't find one on google, then you should just ask your normal doctor, since they tend to have connections to other types of doctors. Really, it's a self control thing.
Answered by Trent - Wed Jul 28 11:05:25 2010
From Yahoo Answer Search: 'narcissistic personality disorder'
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Atlantic Free Press Narcissistic personality disorder involves grandiosity, need for admiration . . . boastful and pretentious. And so on. If every character blemish or ...
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The Inverted Narcissist Click HERE to learn more
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we made this for our psychology class, it shows the behaviors of a Narcissistic person.. youtube.com.
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Wed, 14 Jul 2010 08:08:00 GM
Whether the person we live with has . narcissistic personality disorder. , borderline personality disorder, sociopathy (antisocial personality disorder), or alcoholism, people who suffer from these disorders have extreme emotions, ...
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