Question 1

could you possibly recover from narcissism, borderline, and histrionic and be a good mom?

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There is always hope: If you open yourself to feedback from a therapist who is willing to give you honest & direct information about how you relate to others, & put that feedback into practice by challenging your evaluations of people & situations & acting differently, there is always hope. The biggest challenge with the disorders you mention is defensiveness. Put your fear aside! most of our fears are not real!

Question 2

what's the difference between a psychopath, sociopath, borderline personality disorder, and narcissism?

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Personality problems: Psychopath and sociopath describe someone who lies, cheats, steals, exploits others, and has no remorse -- like antisocial personality disorder.  Narcissistic pd exploits others too, but they feel entitled and there's not so much lying.  Antisocial does it b/c he feels everyone else does it.  Borderline pd needs others desperately & falls apart when rejected. Dramatic, unstable, self-injuring.

Question 3

what is the difference between narcissitic personality disorder and borderline personality disorder i have borderline personality disorder and my girlfriend has narcissistic personality disorder and she says we are exactly alike only i never want to hurt

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A : A person with a borderline personality disorder and a person with a narcissistic personality disorder may have a lot in common.  The major similarity is difficulty with their relationships with others.    An individual with a personality disorder perceives their world and interacts with it in a way that causes them impairment and distress. 
       A person with a borderline personality disorder can experience strong changes in their moods.  They may become depressed or anxious, with dramatic anger or rage. They may engage in self injury such as cutting or burning their skin.  At times of stress they might threaten to kill them self or may attempt suicide. Risky and impulsive behaviors such as promiscuity, having sex without protection, reckless driving, gambling, over-spending, drug use or abuse of alcohol may occur. Someone who is borderline is usually very fearful of losing the people that are important in their life; of being abandoned.
     An individual with a narcissistic personality disorder usually is egocentric.  They tend to think about their own needs before the needs of others.   They may believe that they are superior to others and that they are unique. They may expect special treatment as well as praise from others.  Their lack of empathy can lead to problems in their relationships with others. Sometimes they take advantage of others and envy is not uncommon.
  As you and your girlfriend go through therapy, you should both gain progressively more knowledge about each of your conditions.  I hope this information is helpful.

Question 4

what is narcissistic behavior?

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Narcissism: Selfish, inflated self esteem, not care for others' needs or feelings, love of self.

Question 5

what can be done for narcissism?

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Psychotherapy: Narcissitic personality traits are common and do not necessarily require treatment, however narcissistic personality disorder treatment involves psychotherapy-cognitive behavioral as well as possibly group or family therapy. Because change can take time the therapy may continue for several years. Comorbid symptoms of depression, anxiety or substanc e dependence may benefit from medications.

Question 6

what causes narcissism in some cultures?

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Unknown: There is no general consensus of agreement on the causes of narcissism, but one viewpoint maintains that injuries to one's sense of self during formative years, such as neglectful or highly critical, parents, can instill a pervasive sense of inferiority and insignificance in the child. The injured person then later compensates for this underlying inferiority with grandiosity and omnipotence.

Question 7

how can i live with a narcissistic person?

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Set limits.: Set clear and consistent limits w/ exploitative behaviors, provide empathy &amp; validation when you believe the person truly deserves it, &amp; provide gentle but realistic feedback when the person demands your undivided, unwarranted attention, adoration or praise. It can be difficult to live w/ a narcissistic person. You might consider your own therapy or suggest joint counseling.

Question 8

is there a physical component of narcissism?

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Not necessarily: There are no typical physical symptoms of narcissism that i know of.  But, narcissistic vulnerability brings with it extreme sensitivity to how one's body appears to others.  As they age, narcissistic people feel great distress about appearance because it conflicts with their self-view of superiority.  They are very envious of others, especially those whom they view as more beautiful, thin, etc.

Question 9

what is the definition or description of: narcissism?

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" I am the greatest": A pervasive sense of grandiosity in fantasy or behavior, lack of empathy, need for admiration, fantasies o unlimited success,  sense of entitlement, envious of others, often arrogant, exploitive of others as well as other characteristics.
Person would definitely benefit by therapy but often by nature of the condition the person doesn't believe that there is anything wrong with them

Question 10

how do you deal with someone who is truly narcissistic?

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Narcissistic people: As a therapist, i try to empathize with their suffering, build trust, and gradually help them see how their patterns of treating others interfere with their relationships & enjoyment of life.  This is tedious, long-term work. As a friend/ family member, I do not offer advice unless asked, as i know how sensitive they are to that.  I try to be present, while caring for myself also.

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