Narcissistic personality treatable?

Question

I now realize that my husband is the definition of a narcissistic personality...is there any hope of him "coming around" and realizing that other people matter too?

Answer 1

=Treatment for narcissistic personality disorder is generally a difficult, long-term process. The therapist needs time to diagnose the disorder, to understand how it is manifested and to address the narcissistic behaviors. Individual psychotherapy is the most common treatment approach, but some therapists may also integrate group and family therapy.

People with narcissistic personality disorder may be defensive about the process because they were compelled or encouraged to seek therapy by an employer or family member. They may have sought treatment to address a related problem, such as depression or a job crisis, but are unwilling to address the underlying disorder identified by the therapist.

Most people with narcissistic personality disorder are not amenable to the therapist-client relationship or to therapists' questions or comments. They're likely to engage with the therapist in their normal manner of portraying a grandiose image and seeking affirmation. When the therapist questions the reality of that self-image or problems with particular behaviors, the individual may react defensively, devalue the skill of the therapist or discontinue treatment.

The short-term goal of psychotherapy is to address symptoms, such as depression or shame, that result from attacks on self-esteem. The long-term goal is to reshape the personality to some degree, so that the person can change thinking that distorts self-image, construct a realistic self-image, regulate a stable self-esteem and engage empathetically with others.

Medication use is limited, but a doctor may recommend drugs to treat related symptoms, such as depression or anxiety.

Answer 2

I have been affected by someone else's Narcissistic Personality Disorder myself in the past (more than once, and very recently). The way I understand it, it's a stable condition... that once one has gotten to a certain age, isn't like to get particularly better or particularly worse. The disorder itself is a often huge barrier to having any kind of constructive working relationship with a therapist. And those very close to the narcissist can be at risk to anxiety problems, or depression etc... due to the strain it puts on them. Those surrounding the narcissist are probably more likely to seek professional help than the narcissist him/herself.

That being said... I do know one person with NPD, whose family are all aware of the disorder. In his case it was coupled with an anger problem. While it's been impossible for them to do much about his narcissism and most of the problems that go with it... he has benefited greatly from an anger management program.

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Answer 3

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Narcissistic personality treatable?
I now realize that my husband is the definition of a narcissistic personality...is there any hope of him "coming around" and realizing that other people matter too?

Answer 4

My ex husband is a narcissist and unfortunately he coud never change. He did see that he had problems and we went to marriage couselling but deep down he was unable to see where the problems were. I think that he was born with it and therefore can't see that anything is wrong. He sensed that our marriage had problems but he didn't know what was wrong. I can't speak for other people but I really do think that if someone has a personality disorder as severe is that they can't ever change, as it's who they are.

Answer 5

does he have narcissistic syndrome or is he like majority of the male population with their big egos? Having narcissistic syndrome is pretty severe as he believes that no other people on earth is greater than he is.

there isn't a cure yet however a psychiatrist or abnormal/clinical psychologist would prescribed things that will subdue his narcissistic personality.

Answer 6

From what I understand..it's not treatable. It's a personality disorder.

Answer 7

Narcissism is a disease that evidences itself in various degrees. It only becomes a cause of concern when it reaches irrational or antisocial proportions.A great many cases of narcissism are caused by the compensation an individual presents when he has morbid insecurities or complexes.
To a point we all have some narcissism in the form of self esteem, confidence, self assurance, pride,aplomb, etc. What makes narcissism a medical concern is when it interferes with the normal development of daily life. Obsessive grooming, constantly parading ones virtues ad nauseam,
making ridiculous comparisons about self appearance, etc.

Answer 8

My Grandma and my aunt are narcissists. They abused my mom severely. I would say that it is not curable at all because the narcissist has to be willing to get treatment which is 99.9999999% impossible.

Answer 9

I m a man with ex-girlfriend with this symptom's... hope this would help..because they respect people, someone that they look up to........I think someone high rank like figured.....I would also think giving patient mdma during session of treatment. MDMA (contracted from 3,4-methylenedioxy-methamphetamine) is a psychoactive drug of the substituted methylenedioxyphenethylamine and substituted amphetamine classes of drugs that is consumed primarily for its euphoric and empathogenic effects.....empathogenic....

Answer 10

I thought I was the only one who mattered!