=A0The abuser in our family is Narcissistic.
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Like most personality disorders, there are many factors that may
contribute to the development of symptoms.=A0 Because the symptoms are
long lasting, the idea that symptoms begin to emerge in childhood or at
least adolescence is well accepted.=A0 The negative consequences of such
symptoms, however, may not show themselves until adulthood.
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Symptoms
The symptoms of narcissistic personality disorder revolve around a
pattern of grandiosity, need for admiration, and sense of entitlement.
Often individuals feel overly im****tant and will exaggerate achievements
and will accept, and often demand, praise and admiration despite worthy
achievements.=A0 They may be overwhelmed with fantasies involving
unlimited success, power, love, or beauty and feel that they can only be
understood by others who are, like them, superior in some aspect of
life.
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There is a sense of entitlement, of being more deserving than others
based solely on their superiority.=A0 These symptoms, however, are a
result of an underlying sense of inferiority and are often seen as
overcompensation.=A0 Because of this, they are often envious and even
angry of others who have more, receive more respect or attention, or
otherwise steal away the spotlight.
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Treatment
Treatment for this disorder is very rarely sought.=A0 There is a limited
amount of insight into the symptoms, and the negative consequences are
often blamed on society.=A0 In this sense, treatment options are
limited.=A0 Some research has found long term insight oriented therapy
to be effective, but getting the individual to commit to this treatment
is a major obstacle.
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Prognosis
Prognosis is limited and based mainly on the individual's ability to
recognize their underlying inferiority and decreased sense of self
worth.=A0 With insight and long term therapy, the symptoms can be
reduced in both number and intensity.
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