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81. Narcissistic Personality Disorder: ICD Criteria For Narcissistic Personality Dis
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Narcissistic Personality Disorder Diagnostic Criteria
This section describes the symptoms of narcissistic personality disorder employed by psychiatrists and other mental health professionals.
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Therapy and the Role of Clinical Diagnostic Criteria
In my own face-to-face and online therapy practice , I do not treat clients as manifestations of mental illnesses in need of medical fixing. No one is merely a case of bipolar disorder , an obsessive-compulsive , or a paranoid schizophrenic . In my view, formal diagnostic categories hold some value in terms of contextual information, but they play a much less important role than the specific personal circumstances of a given client. If you are a client, you are first and foremost a specific, unique individual. Nonetheless, in my experience of working with clients who have received formal psychiatric diagnoses from other mental health professionals, I have often found that clients feel they lack adequate information about what these diagnostic labels actually mean. The entries in this section aim to provide the basic facts about each of several diagnostic labels. Please note that the diagnostic information provided here is for educational purposes only and cannot replace the advice of a qualified mental health professional. More information about diagnostic labels is available on the page on the

82. Berkeley Parents Network: Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Husband with narcissistic personality disorder. Nov 2004. After 10 years of pain and frustration, I ve come to learn that my husband suffers from NPD.
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Nov 2004 It's very hard to overcome the influence of Narcissistic Personality Disorder. It's my understanding that that's one reason that many people leave the NPD spouse - to provide an entirely healthy environment for the child(ren). I completely sympathize with your desire to avoid unsupervised time for your husband with your kids: I didn't ID the problem until post- divorce, but I do remember that nobody believed that my ex- husband was anything but charming and loving, even when there was ample evidence of neglect (ignoring the child's needs in order to fulfill the adult's need for constant ''supply''). So maybe waiting awhile is a good idea . . . but not a long time. The thing is, your kids will model your behavior (in response to your husband) without understanding the reason for it - that you're compensating for an ill partner. That, combined with the NPD itself, gives them nothing healthy to imitate. To the extent possible, you need to give them a healthy emotional model, something positive enough and consistent enough to counter the pervasive influence of the NPD. That will give them a base from which to understand that their dad isn't entirely well, that his perspective isn't the only valid world view, and that his behaviour isn't necessarily the way that they should behave themselves.

83. Discovery Health :: Diseases & Conditions :: Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Someone with narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) has an abnormal love of self, and is selfcentered and self-absorbed. The person is unable to empathize
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85. Health: Conditions And Diseases: Psychiatric Disorders: Personality: Narcissisti
A person diagnosed with the narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) feels grandiose and selfimportant. He tends to exaggerates his accomplishments,
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Pathological Narcissism A pattern of traits and behaviours which signify infatuation and obsession with one's self to the exclusion of all others and the egotistic and ruthless pursuit of one's gratification, dominance and ambition.
The Legend of Narcissus According to the Ancient Greek legend of Narcissus, Narcissus fell in love with his own reflection in a pond. He rejected the advances of the nymph Echo and was punished by Nemesis, consigned to pine away as he fell in love with his own reflection.
Characteristics and Traits A person diagnosed with the Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) feels grandiose and self-important. He tends to exaggerates his accomplishments, talents, skills, contacts, and personality traits to the point of lying.
He also demands to be recognized as superior without commensurate achievements.
Narcissists are obsessed with fantasies of unlimited success, fame, fearsome power or omnipotence, unequalled brilliance (the cerebral narcissist), bodily beauty or sexual performance (the somatic narcissist), or ideal, everlasting, all-conquering love or passion.

86. Narcissistic Personality Disorder
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"The serial bully displays behaviour congruent with many of the diagnostic criteria for Narcissistic Personality Disorder. Characterised by a pervasive pattern of grandiosity and self-importance, need for admiration, and lack of empathy, people with narcissistic personality disorder overestimate their abilities and inflate their accomplishments, often appearing boastful and pretentious, whilst correspondingly underestimating and devaluing the achievements and accomplishments of others." Email Link Vault Read: bullyonline.org

87. NPD Central
NPD Central is a resource for Mental Health Professionals, Victims and Sufferers of narcissistic personality disorder.
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The figures seem to indicate that a minimum of 1% (probably 3% and perhaps up to 5%) of the population above the age of 10 are narcissists. Now, factor in the parents, spouses, colleagues, friends, children, the children's families ... This is the biggest underdiagnosed mental health pathology ever. Many researchers also believe that all Cluster B personality disorders (Histrionic, Antisocial and Borderline) have a common thread of pathological narcissism. This is getting close to 10% of the adult population.
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89. Is Bush Nuts/President Bush's Mental Health Reviewed/George Bush 2004/George Bus
According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, a person suffering from narcissistic personality disorder, Has a grandiose sense of
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90. Narcissistic Personality Disorder -- Facts, Info, And Encyclopedia Article
narcissistic personality disorder. Categories Personality disorders narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is a (Inflexible and maladaptive patterns of
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Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is a (Inflexible and maladaptive patterns of behavior) personality disorder that is characterized by extreme feelings of self-importance, a high need for admiration, and a lack of empathy. NPD can be considered as a pathological form of (An exceptional interest in and admiration for yourself) narcissism . It is estimated that 0.7-1% of the general population are afflicted with NPD. Most people with NPD (50-75%, according to the (Click link for more info and facts about DSM) DSM ) are men.
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NPD is often diagnosed with other mental health disorders ( (Click link for more info and facts about comorbidity) comorbidity (Excessive use of drugs) substance abuse , or impulsive and reckless behaviours ("dual diagnosis").
There is only scant research regarding pathological narcissism, but what research there is has not demonstrated any ethnic, social, cultural, economic, genetic, or professional predilection to NPD.
The onset of pathological (An exceptional interest in and admiration for yourself) narcissism is in infancy, childhood and early adolescence. It is commonly attributed to childhood

91. Personality Disorders Foundation
narcissistic personality disorder. Malignant Self Love Narcissism Re-Visited - Sam Vaknin, Ph.D. http//www.narcissistic-abuse.com
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Personality Disorders Foundation Web Sites and Organizations Providing Information about Personality Disorders Many of the following web sites and organizations can provide useful information about one or more personality disorders. The web sites listed under "Special Issues" are geared less toward personality disorders per se, but have been included because of their relevance to some individuals with personality disorders. This list was compiled with the help of Kathleen Crea, MLS (of the Lyman Maynard Stowe Library at the University of Connecticut Health Center), and past PDF volunteers Nicole Paulin and Monique LeBleu. Some of the web sites listed below also were very helpful in creating this list. Additional contributions were made by Randi Kreger, an author and list owner of the "Welcome to Oz" lists (see BPD web sites below); Dr. Perry Hoffman of the National Education Alliance for Borderline Personality Disorder; and Patricia Woodward and Hillary Eaton of the New England Personality Disorder Association. May 5, 2005

92. Wordbank On The Mental Health Foundation Website
narcissistic personality disorder. spacer. NPD. Sufferers have the need for admiration, they exaggerate their achievements/talents to make them feel better.
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93. Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Referred to as narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) by most in the medical Narcissism refers to collection of personality/behavior disorders that if
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By Laura Dawn Lewis L ucky people avoid ever knowing or being under the influence of a narcissistic personality. Most people discover this personality or behavioral disorder the hard way through the living hell it makes of one's life. Referred to as Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) by most in the medical and social fields, the nature of this disorder is difficult to diagnose and to date, impossible to cure.
PRINT Narcissism refers to collection of personality/behavior disorders that if you discover it, just walk away. Narcissists cannot love like normal people, but they can sap all the love out of everyone around them and create a living nightmare for all within their reach. For myself, I first discovered the devastation narcissism imparts on the self-esteem of those unlucky enough to find themselves in a relationship with this type of personality during college. However, I use the term, "relationship" loosely.

94. Narcissistic Personality Disorder Narcissist NPD
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Narcissistic Personality Disorder By Jef Gazley, M.S., LMFT, DCC If parents abandon the child he will stay in this psychological state of neediness and if parents or the world spoil them then the child does not get the idea that other people are real people and remain semi-objects. There are numerous kinds of personality disorders, but they all share this development with only a few differences. Any kind of abandonment or abuse makes the development less healthy.
Has a grandiose sense of self-importance (exaggerates achievements and talents, expects to be recognized as superior without commensurate achievements).

95. MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Narcissistic Personality Disorder
narcissistic personality disorder is a condition characterized by an inflated narcissistic personality disorder usually begins by early adulthood and is
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Definition Narcissistic personality disorder is a condition characterized by an inflated sense of self-importance and an extreme preoccupation with one's self. Causes, incidence, and risk factors The cause of this disorder is unknown. Personality disorders are long-lasting patterns of behavior that cause problems with relationships and work. Narcissistic personality disorder usually begins by early adulthood and is marked by disregard for the feelings of others, grandiosity, obsessive self-interest, and the pursuit of primarily selfish goals. Symptoms A person with narcissistic personality disorder:
Reacts to criticism with feelings or rage, shame, or humiliation Takes advantage of others to achieve own goals Has feelings of self-importance Exaggerates achievements and talents Is preoccupied with fantasies of success, power, beauty, intelligence, or ideal love

96. Healing Narcissism And Disorders Of The Self
Healing Narcissism and Disorders of the Self is a grassroots community made up of persons recovering from Narcissism and narcissistic traits,
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97. Psych Central: Narcissistic Personality Disorder Treatment
General treatment guidelines for narcissistic personality disorder, including psychotherapy, medications and selfhelp resources.
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The hospitalization of patients with severe Narcissistic Personality occurs frequently. For some, such as those who are quite impulsive or self-destructive, or who have poor reality-testing, this is the result of Axis I symptoms which are overlaid upon the personality disorder. Hospitalizations should be brief, and the treatment specific to the particular symptom involved. Another group of patients for whom hospitalization is indicated, provided long-term residential treatment is available, are those who have poor motivation for outpatient treatment, fragile object relationships, chronic destructive acting out, and chaotic life-styles. An inpatient program can offer an intensive milieu which includes individual psychotherapy, family involvement, and a specialized residential environment. The structure is physically and emotionally secure enough to sustain the patient with severe ego weakness throughout the course of expressive, conflict-solving psychotherapy. Small staff-patient groups within the wards, as well as large community meetings, at which feelings are shared and patients' comments taken seriously by staff, and constructive work assignments, recreational activities, and opportunities to sublimate painfully conflictual impulses make the hospital a "holding" environment rather than merely a containing one. The ultimate goals are of effecting a better integrated internal world, more cohesive and modulated self-object representation, and a self-concept less vulnerable to narcissistic injury.

98. Psych Central: Narcissistic Personality Disorder Symptoms
General symptoms of narcissistic personality disorder.
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A pervasive pattern of grandiosity (in fantasy or behavior), need for admiration, and lack of empathy, beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts, as indicated by five (or more) of the following:
(1) has a grandiose sense of self-importance (e.g., exaggerates achievements and talents, expects to be recognized as superior without commensurate achievements) (2) is preoccupied with fantasies of unlimited success, power, brilliance, beauty, or ideal love (3) believes that he or she is "special" and unique and can only be understood by, or should associate with, other special or high-status people (or institutions) (4) requires excessive admiration (5) has a sense of entitlement, i.e., unreasonable expectations of especially favorable treatment or automatic compliance with his or her expectations (6) is interpersonally exploitative, i.e., takes advantage of others to achieve his or her own ends

99. Narcissistic Personality Disorder
The essential feature of narcissistic personality disorder is a pervasive pattern of grandiosity, need for admiration, and lack of empathy that begins by
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Vulnerability in self-esteem makes individuals with this disorder very sensitive to "injury" from criticism or defeat. Although they may not show it outwardly, criticism may haunt these individuals and may leave them feeling humiliated, degraded, hollow and empty. They may react with disdain, rage, or defiant counterattack. Interpersonal relations are typically impaired due to problems derived from entitlement, the need for admiration, and the relative disregard for the sensitivities of others. Though overweening ambition and confidence may lead to high achievement, performance may be disrupted due to intolerance of criticism or defeat. Criteria for Narcissistic Personality Disorder has a grandiose sense of self-importance (e.g., exaggerates achievements and and talents, expects to be recognized as superior without commensurate achievements) is preoccupied with fantasies of unlimited success, power, brilliance, beauty, or ideal love believes that he or she is "special" and unique and can only be understood by, or should associate with, other special or high-status people (or institutions) requires excessive admiration has a sense of entitlement, i.e., unreasonable expectations of especially favorable treatment or automatic compliance with his or her expectations

100. Narcissistic Personality Disorder - New Treatments, January 22, 2005
New Treatments for narcissistic personality disorder, January 22, 2005.
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Symptoms and Signs The diagnostic criteria for narcissistic personality disorder is characterized as a pervasive pattern of grandiosity, need for admiration, and lack of empathy. These individuals display an exaggerated sense of self-importance, which is manifest in a pretentious, boastful overestimation of abilities Brief reactive psychoses may occur, which are experienced as a loss of the sense of continuity of oneself as worthwhile and lovable in the face of a current disappointment, criticism Depression is common, as is chronic intense envy. Defensive self-delusion or lying to oneself Differential Diagnosis Individuals with narcissistic personality disorder lack the impulsivity, self-destructiveness Epidemiology Prevalence estimates for narcissistic personality disorder are 1% in narcissistic personality disorder In normal psychological development, all very young children have an exaggerated sense of their own importance as well as an idealized view of parental figures as protective, powerful, and immortal Treatment Long-term psychoanalytic psychotherapy and psychoanalysis have been attempted with these patients Narcissistic Personality Disorder in Medical Practice Narcissistic patients try to sustain an image of perfection and personal invincibility for themselves Physical illness may shatter this illusion, and a patient may lose the feeling of safety inherent in a cohesive sense of self. This loss precipitates a panicky sensation of insecurity

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