What do you do when your dad is narcissistic?

Answer 1

Leave as soon as possible.

Of course, it depends on your age. Young children have little in the way of protection from a narcissist. Here are a few points to consider generally in dealing with a narcissist:

HOW TO DEAL WITH A NARCISSIST:

• be practical and don't take them too seriously
• keep your distance and stay alert to what they are doing and saying
• define some limits- by not responding to inappropriate behavior you reinforce it
• avoid conflict
• do not try to argue or reason with them- they will not listen- your winning or your convincing argument is counter to their world view
• gain more understanding to enable you to work as constructively as possible (research Narcissism- Mayo Clinic online is a great place to start)
• give practical support and advice only when asked
• do not let them take advantage of you, criticize you, tell you what you should be doing and how you should be

Answer 2

It is not your job to deal with him, nor to diagnose him. Your job is to take care of yourself. We suggest either staying on his good side by catering to his whims, or removing yourself from the situation.