Question 1

does narcissistic people appear to be selfless, giving,caring,helpful,and generous?my husbands mother said he was narcissistic,but i'm confused.

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Narcissistic: Dear Member33,

Narcissistic personality features include a pervasive pattern of grandiosity (in fantasy or behavior), excessive need for admiration, lack of empathy for others, arrogance, and interpersonal exploitation. These features are very different from helpful, caring, generous, etc.

Question 2

do people with narcissistic personality disorder be institutionalized? if yes why?

Accepted Answer

if they meet criter: Only if they meet criteria. They must be suicidal or homicidal, or , in some states, unable to take care of themselves. They are not immune from other types of psychiatric illness.

Question 3

is it tire that people with narcissistic personality disorder really believe that they are always right?

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Narcissism: Self admiration and disregard for others too.

Question 4

do all people with narcissistic personality disorder really have low self esteem?

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Absolutely not.: There are probably some types of narcissistic personality disorder that are based on trauma. In those cases i would agree that the core problem maybe low self-esteem secondary to trauma. However, for those people are born with a narcissistic temperament, they do not have trouble with low self-esteem, rather, they have a primary deficit in empathy.

Question 5

what is narcissistic behavior?

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

Question 6

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 7

am i narcissistic, or just amazing?

Accepted Answer

Either: If your behavior leaves a trail of interpersonal destruction then you might be narcissistic.  In all seriousness, narcissism is a matter of degree.  Another way of thinking about it is excess in this regard is perhaps just as bad as too little.  Stay safe!

Question 8

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 9

how can i live with a narcissistic person?

Accepted Answer

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 10

what are the obvious symptoms of narcissism?

Accepted Answer

Many: The person over-focuses on self, and is unable to empathize with or be interested in others.  To a narcissist, other people are simply means to an end -- and if you deviate from expectations, it provokes rage.  The expression of rage is often pointedly humiliating to the person who dares act as an independent entity.  These are just a few.

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Does narcissistic people appear to be selfless, giving,caring,helpful,and generous?my husbands mother said he was narcissistic,but i'm confused.

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Do people with narcissistic personality disorder be institutionalized? if yes why?

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Is it tire that people with narcissistic personality disorder really believe that they are always right?

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Do all people with narcissistic personality disorder really have low self esteem?

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What is narcissistic behavior?

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What can be done for narcissism?

A member asked:

Am i narcissistic, or just amazing?

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What causes narcissism in some cultures?

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How can i live with a narcissistic person?

A member asked:

What are the obvious symptoms of narcissism?

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