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I believe only a professional (and sometimes they can be wrong) can give this label to a person. Sometimes we mistake narcissistic behavior for a person that is a perfectionist. A perfectionist has to do things right (according to how they think) and here is an example: If you wanted to paint a bedroom on your own and chose a color a husband/wife who is a perfectionist will over-rule your decisions every step you take. If you give in, the job seldom will get done until they are good and ready to take it on, and if you fight them you are exhausted. People forget that sometimes we "just feel" depending on the situation. We can be in pain, angry, frustrated, depressed, edgy, ponder life's problems and on and on it goes. Each person reacts to any feelings differently, so, how can we really label someone as being narcissistic? I don't think we can. It's wise to communicate with your mate by sitting down and talking. When my husband comes home we'll have tea or he may have a glass of wine and go over each others day. We listen to each other! We allow each other to express our feelings. Right or wrong, the other person usually can shed some light on it. Sit down with your husband and communicate more and see how he feels, then let him know your feelings about that particular problem. Usually mature people can come halfway. Marcy
What else can I help you with?
Are dual disorders possible such as narcissism and bipolar?
Yes. I have been to see a psychologist for help with my 69 year old mother-in-law, who, according to my husband, was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in the 80's. According to the doctor many of these personality disorders can overlap. Without seeing my MIL personally, but hearing about her total lack of boundaries and abusive history with her own children and what she has subjected me to, she believes she is suffering from borderline/narcissistic personality disorder.
Can my husband's borderline personality disorder ex-lover with anger and alcohol issues be dangerous to him or me?
It depends on the personality disorder. If she has shown violent tendencies in the past due to her disorder or her drinking then I would say yes.
In Kate Chopin's Story of an Hour is it possible that Mrs Mallard had a mental disorder?
In Kate Chopin's 'Story of an Hour,' there are indications that Mrs. Mallard does have a Narcissistic Personality Disorder. While initially seeming devastated by the death of her husband, she begins to think it through. She is now free of her marital bonds, and can live her life the way she chooses. The fact that she can so easily go from grief to thinking about what's in this situation for her, doesn't seem quite normal.
What happens when you stand your grounds with a narcissistic husband?
It isn't pretty
Is it possible to have forgiven your narcissistic ex-husband and yet still feel hurt?
Yes. If you forgive someone you don't wish them any harm but the hurt feelings can stay with you for a long time.
You think your husband is a narcissist what do you do?
# Get counseling for yourself. # Do NOT Tell him you suspect he's a destructive narcissist! # Learn all you can about this incurable personality disorder # Think about leaving him and things will NOT get better.
If you have a depressive-dependent personality disorder and marry an American will this keep you from staying in the US once you are married?
On the contrary, the dependent personality person will cling to the spouse, that's what will give her (let's say is the woman, since this is more common a personality disorder in females) a sense of security. The husband needs to be an emotionally open person. That will help the dependent wife more chance to fell protected and safe.
What do you do when your narcissistic mother and sister team up to turn your teenage children against you?
the best solution would be to tell your children what is going on, and tell them the truth about their grandmother and aunt. Maybe get your husband/spouse to help you with this, if you have one. --------- Narcissism is a style of personality but may also be a personality disorder. I regard it as a sub-type of anti-social personality (psychopath). It is exceptionally difficult to treat because the individual will believe that it is you who has 'the problem'. In a way, this is true, because narcissists will create immense problems for anyone near them. 1/ Read articles and books on narcissism. Lend them to your children. 2/ Consult a Psychologist who specialises in personality issues. 3/ Follow their strategy carefully
When I tell my narcissistic husband that I never want to be with him again what do you think he will do?
Beat you with a shoe and tie you to a bed.
Is it true living with a narcissist over time can start to give you the same behavior?
This is not always the case. I know somebody (my mother) who has lived with a narcissistic husband for over 20 years, and despite the fact her husband does not show any love whats-so-ever towards her none of it has rubbed off on her. The personality disorder is something cemented in childhood, I highly doubt youll develop one yourself after your childhood if you decide to live with one. However, what they do to you can make you feel certain things that may make you cold - which is natural.
How do you tell if your husband is narcisstic?
First, type in "narcissistic" you will get ton of info.Mine is extremely sensitive to criticism or defeat, and all of the typical characteristics.Diagnostic Features:Narcissistic personality disorder is a condition characterized by an inflated sense of self-importance, need for admiration, extreme self-involvement, and lack of empathy for others. Individuals with this disorder are usually arrogantly self-assured and confident. They expect to be noticed as superior. Many highly successful individuals might be considered narcissistic. However, this disorder is only diagnosed when these behaviors become persistent and very disabling or distressing.Complications:Vulnerability in self-esteem makes individuals with this disorder very sensitive to criticism or defeat. Although they may not show it outwardly, criticism may haunt these individuals these individuals and may leave them feeling humiliated, degraded, hollow, and empty. They may react with disdain, rage, or defiant counterattack. Their social life is often impaired due to problems derived from entitlement, the need for admiration, and the relative disregard for the sensitivities of others. Though their excessive ambition and confidence may lead to high achievement; performance may be disrupted due to intolerance of criticism or defeat. Sometimes vocational functioning can be very low, reflecting an unwillingness to take a risk in competitive or other situations in which defeat is possible. Individuals with this disorder have special difficulties adjusting to growing old and losing their former ?superiority?.Comorbidity:In this disorder, sustained feelings of shame or humiliation and the attendant self-criticism may be associated with social withdrawal, depressed mood, and Dysthymic or Major Depressive Disorder. In contrast, sustained periods of grandiosity may be associated with a hypomanic mood. Anorexia Nervosa, Substance-Related Disorders (especially related to cocaine), and other Personality Disorders (especially Histrionic, Borderline, Antisocial, and Paranoid) frequently co-occur with this disorder.Associated Laboratory Findings:No laboratory test has been found to be diagnostic of this disorder.Prevalence:The prevalence of Narcissistic Personality Disorder is less than 1% of the general population. It is seen in 2% to 16% of psychiatric outpatients. This disorder is more frequent in males (50% to 75%) than females.Course:Narcissistic traits are very common in adolescents, but most adolescents grow out of this behavior. Unfortunately, for some, this narcissistic behavior persists and intensifies into adulthood; thus they become diagnosed with this disorder.
Where is Harvey dents mom?
It has been established that Harvey Dent has an alcoholic and abusive father (perhaps part of the cause of his multiple personality disorder), but there is no real mention of his mother in the comics. Presumably, she either died or left her abusive husband.
