This article was co-authored by Adam Dorsay, PsyD and by How.com.vn staff writer, Dev Murphy, MA. Dr. Adam Dorsay is a licensed psychologist in private practice in San Jose, CA, and the co-creator of Project Reciprocity, an international program at Facebook's Headquarters, and a consultant with Digital Ocean’s Safety Team. He specializes in assisting high-achieving adults with relationship issues, stress reduction, anxiety, and attaining more happiness in their lives. In 2016 he gave a well-watched TEDx talk about men and emotions. Dr. Dorsay has a M.A. in Counseling from Santa Clara University and received his doctorate in Clinical Psychology in 2008.
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People with Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) may have a tendency to act arrogant or entitled, but this doesn’t necessarily make them toxic or abusive, and only a doctor can diagnose NPD.[1] However, dealing with someone who displays toxic or abusive tendencies can be really challenging, whether they’ve got clinical NPD or not. The best thing you can do is focus on protecting your energy and improving your own well-being, without being cruel or mean-spirited. We've got expert-backed advice to help you make interactions with them as painless as possible or even cut them out of your life for good.
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- Further, not everyone with Narcissistic Personality Disorder is toxic or abusive. Some people with NPD learn to manage their behavior through therapy or medication.Thanks
- Remember that everyone has narcissistic tendencies occasionally, and only a licensed therapist can diagnose Narcissistic Personality Disorder.Thanks
Warnings
- If the person you’re dealing with has shown abusive tendencies, avoid interacting with them as much as you can. Keep your safety in mind, and call the authorities if you feel threatened.Thanks
Expert Interview
Thanks for reading our article! If you’d like to learn more about narcissism, check out our in-depth interview with Liana Georgoulis, PsyD.
References
- ↑ https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/narcissistic-personality-disorder-npd
- ↑ Jay Reid, LPCC. Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. Expert Interview. 7 August 2020.
- ↑ https://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/30/health/views/30mind.html
- ↑ Jay Reid, LPCC. Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. Expert Interview. 7 August 2020.
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/peaceful-parenting/201810/how-bypass-narcissist
- ↑ Adam Dorsay, PsyD. Licensed Psychologist & TEDx Speaker. Expert Interview. 1 April 2019.
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/peaceful-parenting/201810/how-bypass-narcissist
- ↑ https://www.helpguide.org/articles/mental-disorders/narcissistic-personality-disorder.htm
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/fulfillment-any-age/201805/the-one-word-narcissist-doesn-t-want-hear
- ↑ Adam Dorsay, PsyD. Licensed Psychologist & TEDx Speaker. Expert Interview. 1 April 2019.
- ↑ https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/narcissistic-personality-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20366662
- ↑ https://www.domesticshelters.org/articles/identifying-abuse/diversion-tactics-highly-manipulative-narcissists-sociopaths-and-psychopaths-use-to-silence-you-part-iv
- ↑ https://www.helpguide.org/articles/mental-disorders/narcissistic-personality-disorder.htm
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