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If you’re dealing with someone who’s arrogant, self-centered, and manipulative, getting them to understand your perspective or fight fair can be an uphill battle. While clinical Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is characterized by a lack of empathy and a need for excessive attention, not everyone with NPD is manipulative or toxic, and only a therapist can diagnose NPD.[1] That said, if the person in your life is egotistical, controlling, or tries to gaslight you, we’ll help you beat them at their own game (whether or not they're actually a "narcissist")! Keep reading to learn how to take your power back.
This article is based on an interview with our licensed professional clinical counselor, Jay Reid, LPCC. Check out the full interview here.
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How.com.vn Quiz: Am I Dating a Narcissist?
Community Q&A
- QuestionCan a narcissist have psychopathic tendencies?RubyTop AnswererNarcissistic personality disorder and antisocial personality disorder are from the same cluster of personality disorders: cluster B. Borderline personality disorder and histrionic personality disorder are also in this cluster. Generally clusters have some overlapping symptoms of the disorders, so it is possible for a person with NPD to also have traits of ASPD.
- QuestionIs there any medicine that can fix this? How can a narcissist get help?Community AnswerNarcissism isn't a "mental disorder" and is not subject to medicinal treatment. It is merely someone's view of themselves and others. A psychologist might be able to offer help.
- QuestionIs a narcissist dangerous?BelCommunity AnswerThey can be dangerous. They could create a smear campaign and tarnish your image with lies and/or things you said out of context. Also, they are really good at drawing people in and utilising them as sheep for their personal benefit (e.g., by spreading a fabricated story about you or an incident when they hurt you).
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- Remember that only a licensed therapist can diagnose someone with NPD, and that not everyone with NPD is abusive or toxic. In fact, many people with NPD are able to manage their narcissistic behavior by attending therapy and/or taking medication.[17]Thanks
- Ultimately, it doesn’t matter if the person you’re dealing with has clinical NPD or not. If they mistreat you, it’s important to put boundaries in place.Thanks
- When you’re dealing with someone with manipulative tendencies, don’t take anything they say or do personally. It’s not about you.Thanks
References
- ↑ https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/narcissistic-personality-disorder/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20366690
- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/blog/liberation/2018/01/11-mandatory-rules-for-dealing-with-a-narcissist
- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/disorders/how-to-talk-to-someone-with-narcissistic-tendencies
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/understanding-narcissism/201710/how-de-escalate-fight-narcissist
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/the-human-beast/201202/talking-narcissist
- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/blog/liberation/2018/01/11-mandatory-rules-for-dealing-with-a-narcissist
- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/blog/liberation/2018/01/11-mandatory-rules-for-dealing-with-a-narcissist
- ↑ https://www.helpguide.org/articles/mental-disorders/narcissistic-personality-disorder.htm
- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/blog/liberation/2018/01/11-mandatory-rules-for-dealing-with-a-narcissist
- ↑ https://www.helpguide.org/articles/mental-disorders/narcissistic-personality-disorder.htm
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/understanding-narcissism/201710/how-de-escalate-fight-narcissist
- ↑ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34797571/
- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/blog/liberation/2018/01/11-mandatory-rules-for-dealing-with-a-narcissist
- ↑ https://www.helpguide.org/articles/mental-disorders/narcissistic-personality-disorder.htm
- ↑ https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/resilience-training/in-depth/resilience/art-20046311
- ↑ https://www.helpguide.org/articles/mental-disorders/narcissistic-personality-disorder.htm
- ↑ https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/narcissistic-personality-disorder/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20366690
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